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Slackware

Linux distribution

SoftwareLinux distribution operating systemQ58436

Also known as Slackware Linux · Slack

Developer: Patrick Volkerding
Founded: July 16, 1993
Latest version: 15.0
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1.“Slackware 15.0 release notes”slackware.com/releasenotes/15.0.php
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License: GNU General Public License
Website: slackware.com

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Slackware is a Linux distribution created by Patrick Volkerding in 1993. Originally based on Softlanding Linux System (SLS), Slackware has been the basis for many other Linux distributions, most notably the first versions of SUSE Linux distributions, and is the oldest distribution that is still maintained.

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