1. The latest Slackware release is now available!
Slackware 14.2 is the latest stable release of Slackware Linux. It was released on August 1, 2016.
2. What’s new in the latest release?
The latest release includes the latest version of the Linux kernel, 4.4.14, and many updated packages.
3. How to upgrade to the latest release
To upgrade to the latest release, first make sure you have the latest version of Slackware installed. Then, download the Slackware 14.2 ISO file and use the upgrade utility to upgrade your system.
4. How to install Slackware
To install Slackware, first download the Slackware ISO file and then use the install utility to install Slackware on your system.
5. How to use Slackware
To use Slackware, first install Slackware on your system and then log in to a graphical environment. Then, you can start using Slackware.
6. Slackware for beginners
If you are a beginner, Slackware is probably not the best Linux distribution for you. Try Ubuntu or Fedora instead.
7. Slackware for experts
If you are an expert, Slackware is probably the best Linux distribution for you. It includes many tools and utilities that are not included in other Linux distributions.
8. Tips and tricks for using Slackware
Here are some tips and tricks for using Slackware:
– To install software in Slackware, use the installpkg and upgradepkg utilities.
– To configure your system, use the sysctl, rc.d, and rc.local utilities.
– To view system information, use the dmesg, uptime, and w command-line utilities.
– To shutdown or reboot your system, use the shutdown and reboot commands.
– To mount and unmount filesystems, use the mount and umount commands.
– To edit files, use the vi or nano text editors.
– To search for files, use the find command.
– To list files, use the ls command.
– To change your password, use the passwd command.
9. The best Slackware-compatible software
Here is a list of some of the best Slackware-compatible software:
– The Firefox web browser
– The LibreOffice office suite
– The GIMP image editor
– The Audacity audio editor
– The Inkscape vector graphics editor
– The Calibre e-book reader
– The Transmission BitTorrent client
– The VLC media player
10. How to contribute to Slackware
If you are interested in contributing to Slackware, here are some ways you can contribute:
– Help test new Slackware releases.
– Submit bug reports.
– Submit patches.
– Translate Slackware into other languages.