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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxVanilla OS
IndependentBaseDebian
txzPackage Managerdeb (APT)
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
15.0Latest Version22.10
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateJuly 28, 2024
armi586s390x86_64
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceGNOME
Desktops
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceGNOME