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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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PikaOS Linux

PikaOS Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's cutting-edge "Unstable" branch, optimised for gaming. It is designed to provide out-of-the-box gaming experience, excellent performance with up-to-date drivers and custom-tweaked Linux kernel, and a choice of GNOME or KDE Plasma desktops, with separate editions that use the Hyprland Wayland compositor.

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxPikaOS Linux
IndependentBaseDebian (Unstable)
txzPackage Managerdeb, flatpak
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
15.0Latest Version
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateApril 4, 2026
armi586s390x86_64
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri
Desktops
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri