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Description

Following an extensive development process that included numerous beta versions and release candidates to ensure perfection, we are excited to introduce the new stable release. This version features comprehensive updates across the system, incorporating the latest development tools, as well as updated applications, window managers, desktop environments, and utilities. The Linux kernel has been upgraded to version 4.4.14, which is part of the long-term support 4.4.x kernel series, ensuring ongoing maintenance and security. We have meticulously curated a selection of modern components and enhanced them to create a seamless user experience. For those familiar with Slackware, you will find that this release feels just like home. If you're interested in trying Slackware 14.2 without making any changes to your hard drive, the Slackware Live Edition is an excellent option. This version allows you to run a full Slackware installation directly from a CD, DVD, or USB drive. Additionally, we provide build scripts for a wide array of supplementary software tailored for Slackware 14.2, ensuring that users have everything they need to customize their experience. With this release, we aim to continue the legacy of reliability and performance that Slackware is known for.

Description

You set it up once and then enjoy its benefits indefinitely. There's no need to fret every six months about significant system upgrades that could potentially render your device unusable. Instead, you receive regular updates that not only tackle security vulnerabilities and eliminate bugs but also introduce the latest features and advancements, including updated kernels, new drivers, and the most current desktop environment versions. Each update undergoes rigorous testing in line with industry-leading quality standards, utilizing a build service that other Linux distributions aspire to emulate. Not only is every new package version tested individually, but various clusters of versions are also compared to ensure your system's internal consistency. With just one command, you can update thousands of packages, revert to a snapshot from the previous week, fast-forward to the latest changes, and even preview what future releases will look like. This streamlined process allows users to seamlessly manage their systems without the usual headaches associated with traditional upgrades.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Akamai Yes 
CUPS-PDF Yes 
Cockpit No 
Cyrus IMAP No 
Elixir Yes 
MariaDB Yes 
Pinguzo Yes 
RapidFort No 
Slackel Yes 

Integrations

Akamai No 
CUPS-PDF No 
Cockpit Yes 
Cyrus IMAP Yes 
Elixir No 
MariaDB No 
Pinguzo No 
RapidFort Yes 
Slackel No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Slackware Linux

Founded

1993

Country

United States

Website

www.slackware.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

openSUSE Project

Founded

2005

Country

Germany

Website

get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/

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