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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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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxPCLinuxOS
IndependentBaseIndependent
txzPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
SysVInit SystemSysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
15.0Latest Version2023.07
AdvancedDifficultyBeginner
February 3, 2022Release DateJuly 30, 2023
armi586s390x86_64
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceJWMKDE PlasmaLXDELXQtMATE
Desktops
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceJWMKDE PlasmaLXDELXQtMATE