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| defaultdesktops = [[KDE Plasma]] | | defaultdesktops = [[KDE Plasma]], [[Xfce]] | ||
| usagetype = Desktop, Server | | usagetype = Desktop, Server | ||
| architectures = arm, i586, s390, x86_64 | | architectures = arm, i586, s390, x86_64 | ||
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[[File:Slackware 15.0 screenshot.png|thumb|Screenshot of Slackware 15.0 running [[KDE Plasma]]]] | [[File:Slackware 15.0 screenshot.png|thumb|Screenshot of Slackware 15.0 running [[KDE Plasma]]]] | ||
Slackware Linux is an independent Linux distribution and the oldest active distribution. The project was founded on July 17th 1993 by Patrick Volkerding. | Slackware Linux is an independent [[Linux Distributions|Linux distribution]] and the oldest active distribution. The project was founded on July 17th 1993 by Patrick Volkerding. | ||
=== History === | === History === | ||
Latest revision as of 12:48, 6 July 2024
 Slackware Linux logo | |
| Release Status | Maintained |
|---|---|
| Release Model | Stable |
| Package Manager | pkgtool, slackpkg |
| Default Desktops | KDE Plasma, Xfce |
| Usage Type | Desktop, Server |
| Architectures | arm, i586, s390, x86_64 |
| Website | slackware.com |
Slackware Linux is an independent Linux distribution and the oldest active distribution. The project was founded on July 17th 1993 by Patrick Volkerding.
History
Slackware first released as a fork of SoftLandingSystems (SLS) on July 16th, 1993. By popular demand, to move away from SLS, the installer for Slackware was rewritten, using a tool called "Dialog". Version 1.1.0 released with the Dialog installer.[1]
Other notable releases of Slackware Linux include:
- 1.2.0.1 - With Linux kernel 1.0
- 4.0.0 - First release to ship with KDE
- 7.1 - First release to ship with GNOME
The most recent release was on February 3rd, 2022 with the release of Slackware 15.0.