Slackware Alternatives

Slackware is described as 'Linux 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, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power' and is a popular Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Slackware for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD, Mac and Windows apps. The best Slackware alternative is Linux Mint, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Slackware are Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Arch Linux.

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  1. Ubuntu Budgie icon
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    Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project. Written from scratch and integrating tightly with GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Ubuntu Kylin icon
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    Ubuntu Kylin is an official Ubuntu subproject whose goal is to create a variant of Ubuntu that is more suitable for Chinese users using the Simplified Chinese writing system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. UCS is an open platform for central identity & access management, IT management, and active directory, with a web portal for easy access to applications.

    94 Univention Corporate Server (UCS) alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
     
  4. PCLinuxOS icon
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    PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. CRUX Linux icon
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    CRUX is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture targeted at experienced users. The primary focus of this distribution is keep it simple, which is reflected in a straightforward tar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. SparkyLinux icon
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    SparkyLinux is a Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Tizen OS icon
     33 likes

    Open source Linux-based platform designed for smartphones, tablets, netbooks, automotive infotainment, and smart TVs, offering scalable compatibility, advanced multimedia, touch support, Application Compatibility Layer for Android apps, 3D UI, and multitasking.

    80 Tizen OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
  8. Salix  icon
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    Salix is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Slackware that is simple, fast and easy to use, with stability being a primary goal.

    41 Salix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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