Slackware Reviews & Ratings

Slackware

5.0 out of 5 stars
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NomadBSD

5.0 out of 5 stars

Ratings and Reviews 1 Rating

Total 5 out of 5 stars
ease 4 out of 5 stars
features 5 out of 5 stars
design 5 out of 5 stars
support 4 out of 5 stars

Ratings and Reviews 1 Rating

Total 5 out of 5 stars
ease 3 out of 5 stars
features 4 out of 5 stars
design 5 out of 5 stars
support 5 out of 5 stars

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What is Slackware?

After a thorough development phase that entailed multiple beta iterations and release candidates to achieve the highest quality, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of the new stable version. This update comes packed with extensive enhancements throughout the system, integrating the most recent development tools alongside refreshed applications, window managers, desktop environments, and utilities. The Linux kernel has been elevated to version 4.4.14, which belongs to the long-term support 4.4.x series, ensuring that users receive consistent maintenance and security updates. We have carefully selected and refined a suite of contemporary components to facilitate a smooth and enjoyable user experience. For those who are already acquainted with Slackware, this release will evoke a sense of familiarity and comfort. If you're eager to explore Slackware 14.2 without altering your hard drive, the Slackware Live Edition presents a fantastic opportunity, enabling you to operate a complete Slackware environment straight from a CD, DVD, or USB drive. Furthermore, we offer a collection of build scripts designed for an extensive range of additional software specifically for Slackware 14.2, guaranteeing that users can tailor their experience to their individual preferences. Ultimately, this release reaffirms our commitment to uphold the tradition of reliability and outstanding performance that has always characterized Slackware, inviting both new and seasoned users to enjoy its capabilities. We believe that this version will set a new benchmark for user satisfaction in the Slackware community.

What is NomadBSD?

NomadBSD is a persistent live operating system tailored for USB flash drives and is based on FreeBSD®. It boasts automatic hardware detection and configuration, allowing for instant deployment as a desktop system, while also being useful for tasks like data recovery, educational purposes, or assessing hardware compatibility with FreeBSD®. The images, which can accommodate both 64-bit and 32-bit architectures, require a minimum of 5GB on a USB flash drive, and a system with at least a 1.2GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM is sufficient to run NomadBSD effectively. Users can initiate the system through either BIOS or UEFI methods. A new versioning system has recently been implemented, following the format FFfX-YYYYMMDD, where FF denotes the major two-digit version of FreeBSD, 'f' signifies the minor version, and 'X' indicates the status as ALPHA (A), BETA (B), RC, or RELEASE (R), succeeded by the release date. This modernized versioning system enhances the distribution of images containing different FreeBSD versions, thereby improving the system's versatility and user-friendliness. Furthermore, it allows users to choose the version that best aligns with their specific requirements, fostering a more customized experience. The flexibility in version selection empowers users to tailor their NomadBSD experience to their individual needs and preferences.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Akamai
CUPS-PDF
Elixir
MariaDB
Pinguzo
Slackel

Integrations Supported

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Pricing Information

Free
Free Version

Supported Platforms

Linux

Supported Platforms

On-Prem

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Slackware Linux

Date Founded

1993

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.slackware.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

NomadBSD

Company Website

www.nomadbsd.org

Categories and Features

Operating Systems

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Categories and Features

Operating Systems

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