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Slackware 12.1 Released

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the old-timers dept.

SlackFan writes "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 today: Xfce 4.4.2, a fast, lightweight, and visually appealing desktop environment, and KDE 3.5.9, the latest 3.x version of the full-featured K Desktop Environment.'"

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  1. Que pasa? Nada. by DarrenBaker · · Score: 4, Funny

    According to their home page, this is the first interesting thing to happen to Slackware since 2005. It's the most boringest of all distros!

  2. Re:is it still painful to install? by aaronbeekay · · Score: 3, Funny

    If you considered it "painful" to burn the CD, maybe Linux wasn't the best choice in the first place.

  3. Re:ok and? by gambolt · · Score: 4, Funny

    Slackware isn't different from other distros. Other distros are different from slackware.

    slackware:linux::Rolling Stones:Rock&Roll

  4. What makes Slackware different... by Tumbleweed · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's Slacktastic, and chock-full of Volkerdingliciousness! Slackware - part of a well-balanced breakfast.*

    * Notes: Not to be used as a flotation device. May stick to certain types of skin. Do not taunt Slackware.

  5. Re:ok and? by Jurily · · Score: 4, Funny

    Cool ad. Is the "STAY AWAY!!!" logo on the booting screen too?

  6. Re:ok and? by Chris+Mattern · · Score: 3, Funny

    "Welcome to Slackware. Now go home."