Why do you slack?

slackermax · 08-26-2008, 01:36 AM

I want to why there are so many people who use Slackware. Beyond the general statement about simplicity, control, and stability.

For example I went to slackware for the experience with a different flavor of Linux and I love it. There are times when I have moments of frustration but they are far and fewer between than $Windoze BSOD.

For me slackware represents the ultimate of operating system precision. Everything I need and nothing I don't (the best part is I decide where everything falls).

Max

niels.horn · 08-26-2008, 05:32 AM

For me, two words sum it up: Control and Stability.

Slackware was my first experience with Linux in 1996. I have tried other flavors, but came back to Slackware because here I know I am in control.
I have one system that uses the -current tree and even kde4 from /testing, but even that system is more stable than my Windows laptop from work. :-)

hitest · 08-26-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by niels.horn

For me, two words sum it up: Control and Stability.

I agree. I also appreciate the security of our favourite OS. When a security threat is identified a patch is promptly released.

allend · 08-26-2008, 09:48 AM

Just been reading the back of my 12.1 install DVD.

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The Official Release of Slackware(r) Linux by Patrick Volkerding is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability .. Slackware philosophy demands ease of use, ease of administration, and open development ..

I'm a sucker for a good ad! :P

mostlyharmless · 08-26-2008, 10:32 AM

There are many interesting distros out there, not all with large numbers of users and a well setup web site, like Ubuntu, or with corporate support, like (Open)SUSE or Redhat/Fedora. Support is very important! Slackware users are used to setting things up themselves and configuring the system; I think that makes for a relatively robust community when it comes to getting help problem solving. Gentoo seems to have a similar following. Smaller or newer distros are at a disadvantage that way.

Cuetzpallin · 08-26-2008, 11:00 AM

Well, It's simple, stable, rock solid, and funny.

ahhh and controversial, like the new logo or "user-friendly" capabilities.

You know... the best distro never made in the world

b0uncer · 08-26-2008, 11:04 AM

It works.

It's not the best operating system ever made (not that any other OS is), but as long as it does what I need it to do, I'll use it. If it one day doesn't, I'll move on (good old DOS fans probably had to do that too one day).

brianL · 08-26-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by slackermax

I want to why there are so many people who use Slackware. Beyond the general statement about simplicity, control, and stability.

It was the first distro I used (Slackware 10.0) in 2005, and first times are always special (her name was <censored> in December, 1961).

Jeebizz · 08-26-2008, 11:16 AM

I guess just like everyone else said, I slack because the distro just works for me, and doesn't get in my way.

One question I do pose is, why not slack?

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Originally Posted by b0uncer
(good old DOS fans probably had to do that too one day).

I don't think so, just so long as the FreeDOS project remains, then DOS fans have something to cling to.

I like FreeDOS by the way.

Franklin · 08-26-2008, 06:26 PM

A slacker would not ask "why slack?". A slacker would just slack.

Then the slacker would know.

masonm · 08-26-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklin

A slacker would not ask "why slack?". A slacker would just slack.

Then the slacker would know.

A very slack response.

hitest · 08-26-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklin

A slacker would not ask "why slack?". A slacker would just slack.

Then the slacker would know.

The Tao of Slackware:-)

ninja master · 08-27-2008, 09:47 AM

"A slacker would not ask "why slack?". A slacker would just slack."

a slacker would say "why NOT slack?!?"

GazL · 08-27-2008, 10:00 AM

I find with Slackware you either 'get it', or you don't. If you 'get it' you'll not want to use anything else from now on in. If you don't, then you'll point and laugh hysterically every time someone tells you they run Slackware.

As the little green dude would say:

Slack, or Slack not! There is no why.

hitest · 08-27-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GazL

As the little green dude would say:

Slack, or Slack not! There is no why.

May the Slack be with you!