Slackware 14.0 with Kernel 3.2,Xfce 4.10 and KDE 4.8.5

After a year long development and testing Slackware developers announced the release of Slackware 14.0 .
Slackware 14.0 is based on Linux Kernel 3.2.29 and includes two important updates of the great desktop interfaces Xfce 4.10.0 and KDE 4.8.5 . New development tools like Perl 5.16.1, Python 2.7.3, Ruby 1.9.3-p194,graphical tools like Qt designer and KDevelop are also included in the new release of slackware Linux. Some of the great web browsers are also available like KDE's Konqueror 4.8.5, SeaMonkey 2.12.1 (replacement for the Mozilla Suite), Mozilla Firefox 15.0.1 etc. Pidgin-2.10.6 and Gimp-2.8.2 makes the Slackware 14 even better.

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slackware-14.0-install-dvd.iso , torrent 
slackware64-14.0-install-dvd.iso ,torrent

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Slackware Linux 14.0 RCS released,download

--> Slackware developers have announced the release of the latest developmental version of Slackware Linux 14.0;now they have come with the release candidate of Slackware 14.0
What is Slackware Linux?
Developed by Patrick Volkerding is an advanced Linux operating system with characteristic features of stability and easy usability even for the linux newbies.

From the release announcement "Here we go one more time with Slackware 14.0 release candidate 5.Really, this time it is not a drill! Everything is in place and ready to release at this point, and unless there's some kind of showstopper found (which doesn't seem too likely after all the testing that's happened), the release can be expected soon."

Read the full release announcement and change log of slackware 14.0 RCS here .

Download Slackware Linux 14.0 RCS
slackware-current-install-dvd.iso  2,320MB
slackware64-current-install-dvd.iso  2,275MB

Slackware Linux 14.0 RC1 Released; Download Now

Download the new Slackware Linux 14.0 RC1 .From the release announcement "Good hello and happy Thursday! Mercury went direct early yesterday morning and it was like the bugs started to fix themselves. It's almost enough to get me believing in that hocus-pocus nonsense.

--> So, here's a bunch of updates that fix all of the reported issues in the beta and we'll call this the 14.0 release candidate 1. Still some updates needed for the top-level documentation files, but we're clearly in the home stretch now (finally). Test away, and report any remaining bugs!" Read the full announcement official announcement here.

New features of Slackware Linux 14.0 RC1

• The dependency on icu4c in the Makefile has been removed
• Linux kernel 3.2.26
• KDE 4.8.5
• Added default policy files for udisks2 and NetworkManager events
• Patched to prevent a reset that causes partial printing with certain printers.
• Replaced gptfdisk utilities

Download slackware linux
download-slackware-current-07_Aug_2012-DVD.iso (2,333MB, MD5)
download-slackware64-current-07_Aug_2012-DVD.iso (2,287MB, MD5)

VectorLinux 7.0 64 bit Released and available for download

--> For the last 10 years only the i386/i486 edition of VectorLinux has been available, which is a Slackware-based distribution optimised for business and office use. Today on July 16th 2012 Robert Lange announced the first 64-bit edition of VectorLinux 7.0 Standard under the nick name "VLocity"
VectorLinux is a small, fast, Intel based Linux operating system which is based on Slackware.There are four editions of VectorLinux namely : SOHO, Standard, Light and Live.In Vector Linux VasmCC handles system configuration, while slapt-get with its GUI front-end Gslapt do the software management.
From the vector linux release announcement"The main desktop is based on Xfce-4.8 with a custom theme and artwork unique to us. All the VectorLinux trademarks are included: DVD playback, audio and video codecs, multimedia and Java plugins are installed and working out of the box. The best of the open source world is included: GIMP, Inkscape for graphics; Firefox, Opera, for Internet Browsing; pidgin and xchat for instant messaging; Brasero for CD burning; MPlayer, Exaile for playing most available media formats. The office applications are Gnumeric, Abiword and Epdfviewer. Wireless networking has been extended with updated drivers and firmware, wicd has been employed to manage wireless and non-wireless networking. UFW is included for firewall protection and there is added support for several webcam makes and models." Read the release announcement .

Download 
 VL64-7.0-STD-FINAL.iso (699MB)
Home page http://www.vectorlinux.com

Salix OS 13.37 "Live MATE" edition Officially released; Download now

--> Salix OS 13.37 "Live MATE" edition Officially released and is available fordownload.It is based on the Slackware 13.37 Linux distribution and powered by the MATE (GNOME 2 clone) desktop environment.There are six editions of Salix OS namely Xfce, MATE, LXDE, Fluxbox, KDE and Ratpoison editions.Now the MATE edition has come out.

Features of Salix OS

• one application per task on the installation ISO
• fully backwards compatible with Slackware
• ultra fast package tools 
• optimized for desktop usage
• high quality package repositories
•  simple & fully localized system administration tools
• modern artwork
• installation ISO can be install via CD
• supports 32-bit and 64-bit architectures 

Salix has three different modes of installation

1. Full: Everything that is included in the iso is installed.
2. Basic: installs only a basic desktop environment,with very few extra application
3. Core: Installs only the minimum essentials for a console system to start without a graphical environment

Download Salix OS MATE Edition NOW

Best linux distro for old computers - puppy linux

The best linux distribution for old computer - puppy linux

--> Puppy linux  works in most of the old machines which are not supported by many distros.It is very fast and simple.Puppy Linux is a special build of Linux meant to make computing easy and fast.You can boot your system with the puppy usb.
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New features of slacko 5.3.3 

• Linux kernel 3.1.10
• compatible with the binary packages of Slackware 13.37,
• Mozilla browser in the latest Seamonkey 2.9.1 suite
• first-boot wizard that takes care of your desktop settings and connections;
• support for many wired and wireless connections including 3G modems;
• Slickpet for adding popular programs to your setup;
• excellent multimedia support

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slacko 5.3.3

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ISO Size: 115.2 MB