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Slackware Linux

The Official Release of Slackware Linux by Patrick Volkerding is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power, Slackware brings the best of all worlds to the table.

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Archcraft

Archcraft is a minimal Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. The project provides a graphical user interface using minimal window managers rather than full featured desktop environments.

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxArchcraft
IndependentBaseArch
txzPackage Managerpacman / pkg
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
15.0Latest Version2026.05.12
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateMay 13, 2026
armi586s390x86_64
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64
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Desktops
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