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Requires 64mb RAM, can be installed with a small footprint, and includes several lightweight desktops to choose from.
Since its first beta release in April of 1993, the Slackware Linux Project has aimed at producing the most "UNIX-like" Linux distribution out there. Slackware complies with the published Linux standards, such as the Linux File System Standard. We have always considered simplicity and stability paramount, and as a result Slackware has become one of the most popular, stable, and friendly distributions available.
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Pros
Pro Oldest surviving Linux distro
Besides Debian (which was first released in August 1993), it is the oldest still maintained Linux Distribution and was first released in July 1993.
Pro The oldest Linux distro
Slackware project was started in 1992. It is only one of the old distros which is still active.
Pro Lightweight
4 lightweight desktop options are included, and the install process is highly customisable for lightweight installation.
Pro One more distro which is init based
Some users don't like to install systemd based distros because they increase booting and processing speed.
Cons
Con Dependency issues
When it comes to dependencies, Slackware shows more issues than many other distros.
Con Not for beginners
Installing Slackware may be difficult to those that are not intimately knowledgeable about Linux and its inner workings. While the commands necessary to install may be simple to a Linux user, someone who has never used Linux would have no idea on what to do and would be forced to find a guide.
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