Screenshots?
 

Are there any screenshots around for Slackware?
I'd like to see what the desktop looks like and what menu items it has right out of the box. What does it use as a file manager? I'd like to see a screenshot of that too. Does it have tools for managing my software and my hardware? What do they look like?

I'm wondering if it would run on the hardware that I have:

Intel D865PERL mainboard
Intel Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
Samsung SyncMaster 930B monitor - Resolution: 1024x768@76Hz
nVidia GeForce FX 5200 graphics card
Creative SB0090 Audigy Player sound card
SONY DVD+RW DRU-120A DVD drive
RICOH CD-R/RW MP7040A CD drive
Generic USB SD Reader
Wacom Graphire usb tablet
Epson USB MFP used as a scanner
Epson Stylus Photo R320 printer
Samsung CLP-510 printer

Does Slackware come with CUPS?

It should run, if any Linux distribution does. The interface depends on what you chose to use as your desktop environment/window manager; most people pick up KDE (Gnome is not offered during install, but there are possibilities to install that on Slackware too if you want) if they're new to all this. KDE on Slackware looks like KDE usually does, so kde.org => Screenshots (of version 3.5) show how it looks. It uses the KDE's own filemanager, Konqueror, like you would guess from kde.org information.

The package management tools available after setup are command line tools, but if I'm not mistaken there is a graphical utility in the menu too (can't remember - I don't use graphical utilies for that on Slackware). More may be available on the internet.

Well... That's what Gnome looks like on Slackware rather.

The link is:
http://gnomeslackbuild.org/screenshots/

It's not really about what Slackware looks like. You can make it look like what ever you want it to look like, depending on what Desktop Environment you use (if any). It also comes with Fluxbox, XFCE and a couple others. Google for those to see screenshots.

Rather, as you have asked, it depends on what programs come with Slackware. My advice is to install it and find out for yourself if it will suit your needs or not...

Thanks for your replies.
I use KDE so I'm used to it and knowing that it gets installed by default is good for me.

Those Gnome screenshots look cool.

Can Slackware have both Gnome and KDE installed so that the user can switch between them?

I like a simple look:

http://www.unrealize.co.uk/snapshot12.png

KDE + ksmoothdock + '/usr/libexec/xscreensaver/glmatrix -root'

Yes, these two environments can exist on the same Slackware computer. I typically have this setup on my computers, where I use Dropline Gnome normally, but have KDE installed as well in case I ever want to use that environment as well for a change of pace.

Yea, you can have both Gnome and KDE installed side by side. However, as mentioned earlier, Slackware dropped Gnome a few versions back. There are many flavors of Gnome for Slackware so ultimately, it's up to you to try them and see which one you like best over time.

I build my own version of Gnome for Slackware:
http://jaguarlinux.com/pub/slackware/source/
There is the popular Dropline Gnome:
http://www.droplinegnome.net/
GSB:
http://gnomeslackbuild.org/
GSlacky:
http://www.slacky.eu/index.php?optio...k=view&id=2475

There are probably others as well. Each has it's own characteristics and draw backs so again, you'll ultimately have to try each one out if you want to see the differences.

But yea, KDE comes with Slackware so no worries there.

I have just browsed through this thread, and so someone may have mentioned this already, but http://osdir.com is usually a good source of screenshots of linux distros.

- Findus

Here's what Slackware 12 looks like after a clean install running XFce 4.4.1

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...lackware12.jpg

Anyone know what that weather applet is from on the GSB screenshot page?

The one that looks similar to OSX? I'm curious...

GSB is looking very nice now. In fact, if I had the time, it's exactally what I wanted to do with my own build. Heh, heh... Maybe I can finally stop building gnome now that GSB is here. Looks like the much-loved/long-dead Linuce Gnome with bells and whistles. Sweet...

I've run DLG and FRG, I'll be curious to hear how GSB stacks up to other Gnome Slackbuilds in terms of stability and features:-)

Yep. Me too, altho I'm not overly concerned about "excessive" features... Just spent the past hour digging thru their site and I like their philosophy. A lot. 3-4 required package upgrades (same ones I do for my own build), customizable installation ranging from bare-bones vanilla to full blown bloat... ;)

Nothing forced is what I like. I'll wait til they go gold and release packages, then give it a whirl... Looks very promising from what I've read. Hopefully, the binary package installer will be just as customizable as the source build.

It's (gdesklet) called GoodWeather. Just used google. :jawa:

Thanks.. ;) Should have known it was gdesklets...

Thanks all for the info! I'll still be thinking about it. I like to gather all the info I can first.

dive, I like that desktop, very mac like.
Findus, That link was cool. I liked all the screenshots there. That's just what I needed to see.

So, if I did go with Slackware, and I get it set up the way I want it, I intend to keep that version for a very very looong time. Would I still be able to get updates for important system libraries like, gtk2, pango, glibc, etc. (as packages), so that I would be able to update a few of my favorite apps (like Gimp or try out a new version of Blender or even try out a new audio app like Audacious)?

Depending upon what you have installed, libraries and other applications my be updated by certain packages that are replaced from the stock Slackware set. For instance, if using Dropline Gnome, there are certain packages included with the 2.20 release that are newer than what Slackware 12 has, and will replace these on your system. Dropline Gnome includes updates to the referenced packages you mentioned. You can also receive updates via the Dropline installer on your system for Dropline-installed packages. For other applications, you can subscribe to the Slackware mailing list for patches/updates to the system, or use applications such as slackpkg to keep up-to-date. Also, if so inclined, you can visit sites such as www.linuxpackages.net for later releases of applications. As a warning, however, if updating/installing packages that are not of the official Slackware release, you may enter what has been called so many times as "dependency hell", so be certain you read any accompanying documentation with these packages (if applicable).

this is my desktop using fluxbox, with a transparent eterm at the top (BTW, anyone know how to get rid of that shading line from the bottom of the eterm window?). i like a minimal desktop. i mainly use hotkeys to bring up programs. its a work in progress :D

http://img165.imageshack.us/my.php?i...eenshotkz4.png

At times I've had to download and make my own Gimp packages to try the latest version. Slackware current usually catches up though. So you might be wanting to look at src2pkg to make your own packages from time to time.

http://shots.linuxquestions.org/ see also the screen shot megathread in General.

Our systems are quite alike. I also run Xfce on my P3: screenshot. ;)

Very nice.:cool:

This is Slackware 10.2 running XFce on an old Pll 266 with 128 MB RAM. It ran okay.:)

http://www2.citytel.net/~gnielsen/snapshot5.jpg

Slackbuild.org is a very good site to go to if you are looking for slackware packages.

Which one? If you link the one in reference it would be easier.

Alien_Hominid already said it was goodweather gdesklets. Those screenies are flash so I didn't bother linking.

http://gnomeslackbuild.org/screenies...p_sample11.png

That's the thumb. Can't tell anything there.

I just installed gdesklets-0.36beta and goodweather. Pretty nice... gdesklets stable bombs on run-time FYI..

I recently installed Slack 10.2 on a similar machine (my wife's parents) with KDE(!), with 192 MB RAM. I must admit that I didn't expect much of it, but it runs surprisingly smooth for this kind of hardware.

I did the same thing, but switched to XFCE after a while after seeing how much more responsive it is. I use KDE now (my computer's more than fast enough for it), but I think XFCE is GREAT for slower machines (or if you don't need all the bells and whistles of KDE but want more than the nearly empty fluxbox etc.). Plus, if you need to open a KDE app in XFCE, it's possible (although slower than with KDE alone).

I forgot all about starterbar... Used to use it all the time a couple years ago.. I'm suprised it still works..

I know, if it was for me I'd run Xfce (or Fluxbox), but it's for my wife's parents. They don't know anything about computers and KDE is a lot 'friendlier' to them AND it's in Dutch, where Xfce (or lighter) is only partial Dutch -at best. ;)

That desktop looks nice, jong357.

I'm liking these screenshots.

If you like the goodWeather gdesklet you should check out liquid weather for KDE. It runs in superkaramba. Also, if using KDE for Slackware I recommend installing the Dolphin file manager. You can find it at slackbuilds.org/repository/12.0/system/dolphin/.

Slackbuilds.org has a lot of nice scripts to install software for Slackware. If you cannot find a buildscript src2pkg would be the next best thing. You can update software that comes with slackware by using updates from current or even rebuild them with the official slackbuilds. You can easily keep up to date with security updates by joining the security mailing list. Slackware 12 is pretty current so you shouldn't have to update too many things to build the latest version of some program.

Welcome to Slackware :)

Wanna look at lots of Slackware screenshots? http://www.lynucs.org/?slackware
There are also screenshots of lots of desktops, distros, apps, etc.
I think it's fun the way they describe Slackware: :)