[SOLVED] considering slackware

10i · 04-16-2014, 05:22 PM

I need to make some backups, and then get busy.

Will take me a few days to download the iso I need.

Will post feedback here when there has been progress.

moisespedro · 04-16-2014, 05:54 PM

Good luck and any issue you get you can get help here. Slackware community is great

jtsn · 04-16-2014, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 10i

Will take me a few days to download the iso I need.

Hint: You can order the CD set on http://store.slackware.com/.

Slackware is not a community distribution and not funded by large corporations. So it's worth of consideration, if you have very bad connectivity.

10i · 04-17-2014, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtsn

Hint: You can order the CD set on http://store.slackware.com/.

Slackware is not a community distribution and not funded by large corporations. So it's worth of consideration, if you have very bad connectivity.

Thanks for the suggestion, another forum suggested I try Porteus. I have it installed on a flash drive, and have a working OS.

I now need to learn how to install apps, get my trackpad working and install my printer. I installed Porteus with LXDE.

perbh · 04-17-2014, 11:54 AM

Why not just buy another disk? Heck, you can find them on ebay for $20!
Or - if you have at least 2 usb-ports, install to a 16-gig (or bigger) usb ... I have my own 'portable' slackware on a 16-gig pen-drive - awesome!!