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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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Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux is a rolling distribution based on the Arch Linux operating system. Unlike Arch Linux, Garuda Linux comes with a graphical installer (Calamares) for easy installation, and other advanced graphical tools for managing your system.

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxGaruda Linux
IndependentBaseArch
txzPackage Managerpacman / pkg
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
15.0Latest Version
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateMarch 9, 2026
armi586s390x86_64
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceCinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSway
Desktops
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceCinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSway