Slackware-based
Slackware is known as a highly customizable distribution that stresses ease of maintenance and reliability over cutting-edge software and automated tools. Generally considered a distribution for advanced users, it is often suggested to those who want to learn the inner workings of a Linux operating system.
| Distribution | Description |
|---|---|
| AUSTRUMI | An 108 MB bootable live CD as of version 1.9.3 |
| BasicLinux | A mini Linux designed to run in old PCs (386). Has a certain degree of compatibility with Slackware packages. |
| Frugalware | Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. Early versions were based on Slackware, but it is now an independently developed distribution. |
| HostGIS | HostGIS Linux is a Slackware based distribution specifically made for handling GIS information. |
| KateOS | A desktop distribution aimed at intermediate users. It uses Xfce as its default desktop environment. No longer in development. |
| MuLinux | Floppy-based distribution with replaceable modules. |
| NimbleX | Completely customizable through the NimbleX website. Now no longer producing new versions. |
| Platypux | A French GNU/Linux distribution of the Slackware family |
| Salix OS | Originally a fork of Zenwalk, Salix is a complete distribution fully backwards compatible with Slackware.
Uses Xfce, KDE, LXDE, Fluxbox or Ratpoison as its default desktop environment. 32 and 64bits version. Live versions are also available. |
| Sentry Firewall | A firewall, server or intrusion detection system distribution. |
| simpleLinux | simpleLinux uses LZMA compression to compress its system files. The project started on year 2007 by a group of Malaysian developer. simpleLinux is a Slackware-based distribution that comes in both Live CD or Persistence version that can be installed to a medium. simpleLinux GNU/Linux comes to be a multi-tasking operating system that runs the X Window. |
| Slackintosh | An unofficial port of Slackware to the PowerPC architecture. |
| Slamd64 | An unofficial port of Slackware to the x86-64 architecture. |
| Slax | A live CD which aims to provide a complete desktop for general use. Permanent installation of Slax is not recommended or supported; it is designed for "live" use only. Also can be run from a USB flash drive. |
| SuperGamer | A Live DVD Linux Distribution focused on gaming. |
| Topologilinux | Designed to run from within Microsoft Windows, Topologilinux can be installed without any changes to the user's hard disk. Outdated. |
| VectorLinux | A lightweight distribution designed to be easy to use even for new users. Generally considered well-suited for older hardware. |
| Wolvix | A desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Slackware, mainly targeted at home users, featuring Xfce. No longer available |
| Zenwalk | Originally a minimal version of Slackware, Zenwalk has evolved into a very different operating system; however, compatibility with Slackware is still maintained. |
| ZipSlack | A lightweight and portable version of Slackware |
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