Slackware Linux 8.1

2 high quality CD-ROMs for Intel and compatible CPUs — 1 installation disk PLUS an Extra Software CD. Does NOT include support or printed documentation.

What is Slackware Linux?

The Official Release of Slackware Linux by Patrick Volkerding is an advanced Linux operating system designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition — simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power — Slackware brings the best of all worlds to the table.

Slackware Linux provides new and experienced users alike with a fully-featured system equipped to serve in any capacity from desktop workstation to machine-room server. Web, FTP, and email servers are ready to go out of the box, as are a wide selection of popular desktop environments. A full range of development tools, editors, and current libraries is included.

The Slackware Philosophy

Since its first release in April 1993, the Slackware Linux Project has aimed at producing the most "UNIX-like" Linux distribution available. Slackware complies with published Linux standards such as the Linux File System Standard. Simplicity and stability are paramount — Slackware has become one of the most popular, stable, and friendly distributions available.

Software Overview

Kernel2.4.18 (ftp.kernel.org)

GNU C Library2.2.5

XFree864.2.0 (hardware-accelerated 3D via DRI)

GCC (default)2.95.3 (GCC 3.1 in extras)

KDE3.0.1 (full suite with KOffice)

GNOME1.4.1

Apache1.3.26 (SSL, PHP, DSO)

Mozilla1.0

Perl5.6.1

Python2.2.1

PrintingLPRng + CUPS (extras)

Hardware Support

Special kernels for SCSI controllers, USB keyboards and mice, parallel-port IDE devices, IBM PS/2 Microchannel bus, and even speech synthesizers for the visually impaired community. PCMCIA, CardBus, and APM support for laptops.

Browsers Included

Netscape Communicator 6.2.3, Konqueror 3.0.1, Mozilla 1.0, and Galeon 1.2.5.