Desktop / Server Linux Operating System Review
Slackware is one of the oldest Linux distributions that are still actively developed. In the latest slackware version, kernel 2.6.27.7 has been included as the default kernel.
Slackware 12.2 using the KDE 3.5.10 and xfce 4.4.3 desktop manager, which included with so many application.
Unlike other Linux operating system, slackware does not use the GUI in the installation process but still maintain the text-based system installation (ncurses).
To create a disk partition, slackware 12.2 still using Command line interface (CLI) Mode, we can choose to use fdisk or cfdisk.
For modern Linux users will feel a little difficult to use this partition manager especially if they get used to Parted Magic .
But overall, the Slackware Linux Operating System distributions capable of running fast and stable in the old engine with the minimum specifications.
Technical data:
Minimum Specification:
Slackware is one of the oldest Linux distributions that are still actively developed. In the latest slackware version, kernel 2.6.27.7 has been included as the default kernel.Slackware 12.2 using the KDE 3.5.10 and xfce 4.4.3 desktop manager, which included with so many application.
Unlike other Linux operating system, slackware does not use the GUI in the installation process but still maintain the text-based system installation (ncurses).
To create a disk partition, slackware 12.2 still using Command line interface (CLI) Mode, we can choose to use fdisk or cfdisk.For modern Linux users will feel a little difficult to use this partition manager especially if they get used to Parted Magic .
But overall, the Slackware Linux Operating System distributions capable of running fast and stable in the old engine with the minimum specifications.
Technical data:
- Creator: Slackware Linux, inc
- Website: www.slackware.com
- Kernel: 2.6.27.7
- Office: Kofice 1.6.3 - Korganizer 3.5.9
- Desktop: KDE 3.5.10 - Xfce 4.4.3
- Graphic: gimp 2.4.7
- Multimedia: xine 0.99.5 - Amarok 1.4.10 - KaudioCreator 1:13
- Internet: Firefox 3.0.4 - kmail 1.9.10 - Pidgin 2.5.2
Minimum Specification:
- Processor: Pentium II Class
- Harddisk: 15 Gb
- Memory: 256 Mb
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