slackware

Slackware is one of the oldest Linux distributions around and it's well known for several reasons. It's been somewhat notorious for its installation process. It’s only when we got to the installation process that it became obvious that little has changed in that aspect.  You really need...

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Hi folks, I am just starting a war here. After reading a lot about Linux history, I came to a conclusion that there are only a few( i mean the root nodes ) solid distros availble. My analysis: I have chosen only the root nodes here. I mean that Debian is the root and Knoppix, Ubuntu are...

"Slackware 12.1 has been released, with kernel 2.6.24-5. 'Among the many program updates and distribution enhancements, you'll find better support for RAID, LVM, and cryptsetup; a network capable (FTP and HTTP, not only NFS) installer; and two of the most advanced desktop environments available...

Hi guys, I'm a newbie in linux, I have an Airtel BB connection, The modem I use is a USB type modem(Beetel 220BX ADSL2+MODEM), I'm sorry if this topic is already covered, but I need help quick, Is Slackware 12 a good choice or should I go for some other distribution? And does this linux have...

Hi, yesterday a friend of mine gave me a slackware 11.0 installation dvd. i was planning to install it right now but i fear the media might be faulty... i can see a few scratches.. so i was wondering if i can check the media b4 i start the installation. any kinda help wud b highly appritiated...

Anyone tried this.. I tried netconfig it just doesnt work. I use Slackware 10.2 and use Airtel Broadband with a BEETEL ADSL2+MODEM using usb.

What is actual difference between redhat, Debian, Slackware linux? Especailly from a users point of view. Is there any difference, Will rpm works on all three? Are there any common software packages like rpm for other flavours of Linux?

Hello Friends I got some problems with slackware I recently upgraded the kernel of slackware from the default 2.4.31 to 2.6.13 from the testing directory in the cd. I also upgraded alsa drivers and GCC with it. And also added GRUB as my bootloader instead of LILO as the latter wasn't showing...

Hello Friends! I'm using slackware linux. I've been using linux for sometime and am comfortable using it but my level of knowledge in linux is not too high, Though I was successfully able to install slackware on my computer after 3-4 tries. I got it running. But, I've had some problem since. The...

I installed slackware 10.1.I installed only disc 1 so no gnome.when I boot into slackware and then I give the command startx I get a blank screen.I have a samsung syncmaster793MB and an nvidia geforce 2 Mx video card

hey guyz,can u tell me if digit ever carried the slackware distro in their dvd? dunno coz havent bought digit 4 quite a while.

Guys i was trying to install slackware but i didnot get any autopartition options then do i have to do it manually also i have partition manager can i use that to create ext3 partition and swap partition