Why aren't all the Distro forums like this one?

Hi,

I have read the entire thread and find the community is strong and well balanced. My only exception is your constant stand on;

Moral? No single distro can claim to be the sole representative of Linux. Which is what is implied in that quote "If you want to learn <distro> use <distro>. If you want to learn Linux, use Slackware." And that's why I object to that quote so vehemently.

You are doing exactly the same by the statement that you are so vehemently objecting! I try to give back to the LINUX community as often as I can. Yes, Slackware is my distribution of choice.
But I do use other distributions when necessary.

I feel that distributions are tools, you choose the tool that will get the job done. If you need MS then use it. Certain OS tend to be cumbersome and awkward to some users. Pride drives a lot of people too excel with whatever they are doing. The use of Slackware does trend to attract some exocentric individuals but that doesn't mean everybody using Slackware is an elites. Unique may be a good term that I would use for myself.

Being able to move between distributions because I use Slackware does stand. I am comfortable with the idea that Slackware/UNIX have prepared me to use what I need to with ease.

I have enjoyed the thread so far!

Originally Posted by gwsandvik I have enjoyed the thread so far!

I envy you. I have found this thread particularily useless. While the OP expressed his appreciation for the community, some people had to rush in and show that the community is not _that_ perfect.

Let everybody enjoy what (s)he likes best and let's concentrate on solving technical problems rather than flaming each other for one's preferences.

As you put it so wisely, someone who insists on the contrary is no better than the one insisting in the first place.

Aw man, you all done gone and broke the thread! As a member of the Linux, Slackware and LQ community I welcome the help I get from everyone> It is true that LQ is the official Slackware forum:

We provide very limited installation support and technical support to our users through email, and only if time and resources allow. Probably the best place to turn for free support from the Slackware user community is the Slackware forum on LinuxQuestions.org: LinuxQuestions.org - "Where newbies come for help!" This site runs our favorite Slackware questions forum. If you have general Slackware-related questions or need help, this is a great place to join in discussions with a user community that's friendly and eager to help.

Slackware does try to provide a great distro without "getting in the way". For myself, bar my use of swaret, I like compiling from source and Slackware allows me to do this without me worrying whether or not my package management database will recognise the new software.

Anyway, whether you use Slackware, Debian, Redhat, Fedora or whatever, it's all Linux, we're all friends here and everyone can just get right off their high horses.

This thread started as "I love Slackware and the Slackware community" and, bigod, it will continue that way. Or the patented "XavierP Random Unfair Banning Method" will come into play.

Originally Posted by XavierP Aw man, you all done gone and broke the thread! As a member of the Linux, Slackware and LQ community I welcome the help I get from everyone> It is true that LQ is the official Slackware forum: Slackware does try to provide a great distro without "getting in the way". For myself, bar my use of swaret, I like compiling from source and Slackware allows me to do this without me worrying whether or not my package management database will recognise the new software. Anyway, whether you use Slackware, Debian, Redhat, Fedora or whatever, it's all Linux, we're all friends here and everyone can just get right off their high horses. This thread started as "I love Slackware and the Slackware community" and, bigod, it will continue that way. Or the patented "XavierP Random Unfair Banning Method" will come into play.

Hi,

Maybe I've been mis-reading the thread! I think a good debate is always good when handled properly. You paint with a broad stroke!

Not everyone is on a high horse. Exchange of information is good, especially when done with proper manners. As I said in a previous thread, each distribution is a tool and the user must master the use of that tool, be Slackware, Debian or whatever. Each meets the needs within the Linux community.

Just as you stated Slackware meets your needs as well as mine.

Maybe because Slacker is more old users :)

Originally Posted by alMubarmij Maybe because Slacker is more old users

quite false that assertion is. Slackware is the oldest distro still alive (maintained) on the planet, but that fact has nothing to do with their users' age

BTW, I'm 23 years old, I started using Slackware since I was 19 and started using Linux being 18

The pattern I see is Slackware+Debian=Linux. Slackware focuses on nuts&bolts, Debian abstracts that away. Slackware is BSD style, Debian is SYSV style. Both are needed for a full Linux experience. As soon as I have time, a spare keyboard, and space for another monitor, I'm going to install Debian on an experimental box.

BTW, I'm 16, so Slackware is definitely not old. I seem to recall a thread concerning Slackware's age...