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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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Linux Lite

Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. Linux Lite primarily targets Windows users.

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxLinux Lite
IndependentBaseDebian, Ubuntu (LTS)
txzPackage Managerapt / deb
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
15.0Latest Version8.0
AdvancedDifficultyBeginner
February 3, 2022Release DateJune 1, 2026
armi586s390x86_64
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfce
Desktops
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfce