Slackware wasn't the first Linux distro, but it's the oldest still alive and kicking

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Slackware wasn't the first Linux distro, but it's the oldest still alive and kicking

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Linux@lemmy.ml · 3 years ago

Slackware turns 30

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Who needs a graphical desktop manager anyway?

This week the Slackware Linux project is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It is the oldest Linux distribution that is still in active maintenance and development.

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