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What is Slackel?

Slackel is a Linux distribution that merges the features of both Slackware and Salix, ensuring complete compatibility with the latest version of Slackware. This compatibility allows existing Slackware users to benefit from Slackel's repositories. Slackel is available in three distinct editions: KDE, Openbox, and MATE, catering to different user preferences. The distribution offers disc images that can be used for installation or as live environments, providing flexibility for various use cases. Adhering to a "one application per task" philosophy, it ensures backward compatibility with Slackware while focusing on desktop usability. By integrating tools from both Salix and Slackel, it simplifies system management and comes with robust package repositories that effectively handle dependencies. Users will also discover a well-configured desktop environment that includes a diverse selection of applications for office tasks, multimedia consumption, and internet browsing, along with specialized system configuration tools unique to Slackel. In essence, Slackel is designed to facilitate a smooth transition for users coming from Slackware, as well as to appeal to those in search of a more approachable Linux operating system. Ultimately, Slackel strives to offer a comprehensive and user-friendly experience, making it an attractive option for a wide range of Linux enthusiasts.

What is Linux Mint?

Linux Mint is a free and open-source Linux operating system developed to provide a reliable, accessible, and customizable desktop computing environment. The distribution is primarily based on Ubuntu Long-Term Support releases and incorporates additional software, configuration tools, and desktop improvements developed by the Linux Mint community. A separate Linux Mint Debian Edition, known as LMDE, provides a similar desktop experience using Debian as its underlying package base. Linux Mint offers three official desktop editions, including Cinnamon for a modern graphical interface, MATE for a traditional desktop experience, and Xfce for lower resource consumption. Its desktop environment provides familiar application menus, taskbars, system settings, file management tools, and customizable themes intended to simplify the transition from Windows and other operating systems. The operating system includes preinstalled applications for web browsing, office documents, spreadsheets, presentations, multimedia playback, and general productivity. Its Software Manager provides a graphical interface for finding, installing, updating, and removing applications from supported repositories and Flatpak sources. Linux Mint's Update Manager centralizes security patches, application updates, kernel management, and other system maintenance activities. Timeshift system snapshots allow users to restore previous operating system configurations when updates or administrative changes cause compatibility or stability problems. Additional features include multimedia codec support, desktop customization, web application management, printer configuration, gaming compatibility, and access to software development tools and programming environments.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Slackware

Integrations Supported

EnduraData EDpCloud
Ottomatik
StrongDM
Zero Install
fpm

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Pricing Information

Free
Free Version

Supported Platforms

Linux

Supported Platforms

Linux

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Slackel

Company Location

Greece

Company Website

www.slackel.gr/forum/about.htm

Company Facts

Organization Name

Linux Mint

Date Founded

2006

Company Location

United States

Company Website

linuxmint.com

Categories and Features

Operating Systems

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Categories and Features

Operating Systems

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