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Slax

Slax is a minimalist desktop live CD based on Debian's "stable" branch, it boots into a simple desktop using the Fluxbox window manager which offers a small collection of applications. Created by Tomáš Matejícek

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Slax is a modern, portable, small and fast Linux operating system with a modular approach and outstanding design. SLAX is a LiveCD Linux distribution based on Debian (before version 9.2.1 which was released in 16 Nov, 2017 Slax used to be based on Slackware). Despite its small size, Slax provides a wide collection of pre-installed software for daily use, including a well organized graphical user interface and useful recovery tools for system administrators.... More Info »

The modular approach gives you the ability to include any other software in Slax easily. If you're missing your favorite text editor, networking tool or game, simply download a module with the software and copy it to Slax, no need to install, no need to configure.

If you are a beginner or you're just too busy to make it yourself, follow a few steps to build your own customized operating system by using web-based interface here.

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Slax was added by Valentin in Nov 2009 and the latest update was made in Feb 2019. The list of alternatives was updated Aug 2020. It's possible to update the information on Slax or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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Comment by Aaron

about Slax · Jun 2011 · Helpful Not helpful Report as spam

I have used puppy linux for a while, but this one I find much better. Slax recognized my graphics and correct maximum resolution out of the box, on my laptop. Its a great mini linux that I use on my USB sticks. Although I could not get it to install normally, from the tar file, I used the CD version with Unetbootin, and it worked quite well.

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