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-The
oldest [
LinuxDistribution|LinuxDistributions]
still around and based on the idea
that the SysAdmin knows what they're doing and doesn't need handholding from configuration tools
. It aims to be as close to Unix as possible and complies
with the published Linux standards like the FileSystemStandard
. Stability is another high priority. The PackageManagement format is as simple as it gets - plain old [TarBall]s of the files to install, plus an installation script. The bottom line is a distro that requires
some legwork at installation time
, but is just about unbreakable and practically never fails installing at least
to the point where you have a workable system in your hands
+Slackware is the
oldest LinuxDistribution still around. The philosophy it follows is
that the SysAdmin knows what they're doing and doesn't need handholding. It aims to be as close to Unix as possible while complying
with the published Linux standards. That may result in
some legwork when setting up a system
, but the installation
is just about unbreakable. Anyone with rudimentary Linux knowledge should be able
to install [Slackware] without any trouble.
-http://www
.slackware
.com
+The [Package] format is as simple as it gets - plain old [TarBall]s of the files to install, plus an installation script. The [PackageManagementTool]s are only rudimentary and mainly aid upgrading or uninstalling, while installation usually means compiling from source. You definitely want to have a look at [checkinstall|
http://freshmeat
.net/projects/checkinstall/], a thiry party utility which monitors __make install__ and writes a package from the new files, making later removal sane and simple
.
-SlackwareHelp
+The distribution comes on a single CD chock full of goodies.
+
+See also
+* [The Slackware Linux Project|http://www.slackware.com]
+* [Slackware Linux Essentials - The Official Guide To Slackware Linux|http://www.slackware.com/book/]
+
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+Part of CategoryDistribution
