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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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AV Linux

AV Linux is a versatile, Debian-based distribution featuring a large collection of audio and video production software. Additionally, it also includes a custom kernel with IRQ threading enabled for low-latency audio performance.

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxAV Linux
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable), MX Linux
txzPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
15.0Latest Version23.2
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateNovember 28, 2025
armi586s390x86_64
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64
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Desktops
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