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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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NebiOS

NebiOS is an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with a custom Wayland compositor called NebiDE (based on Wayfire). It features various user interface enhancements, an initial setup module called OOBE, the NebiOS App Runtime (napp-runtime) portable application format with bubblewrap containerization, improved gaming performance with Steam Proton integration, a kernel switcher for easy multi-kernel installation, and the Wine compatibility layer for running some Windows applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxNebiOS
IndependentBaseUbuntu (LTS)
txzPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
15.0Latest Version10.2
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
armi586s390x86_64
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)