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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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Bluestar Linux

Bluestar Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution that is based on Arch Linux. The Bluestar distribution features up to date packages, a full range of desktop and multimedia software in the default installation and a live desktop DVD.

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxBluestar Linux
IndependentBaseArch
txzPackage Managerpacman / flatpak, pkg
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
15.0Latest Version
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateJune 9, 2026
armi586s390x86_64
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceKDE Plasma
Desktops
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceKDE Plasma