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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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Slackware
Recommended 4 years ago
Installation is straightforward. The installer doesn't install tons of crap software you don't use anyway, instead you can start with a quite clean system. Be warned that the package management system doesn't track and manage dependencies. You have to sort out problems that arise from i.e. missi...
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Ideal for learning more about LinuxPro
Strong adherence to UNIX PrincipalsPro
No systemdPro
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Oldest surviving Linux distroSlackware
Recommended 3 years ago
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Strong adherence to UNIX PrincipalsPro
No systemdPro
StableSlackware
Recommended 3 years ago
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Not user-friendlyPro
Ideal for learning more about LinuxPro
Ideal to learn more of LinuxCon
Narrow reposPro
Strong adherence to UNIX PrincipalsPro
No systemdPro
StablePro
One more distro which is init based Con
ANCIENT Software in the reposCon
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Con Not user-friendly
It is made to be KISS (keep it simple, stupid), so you have to do everything by hand.