downhomechunk

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  • downhomechunktoLinux@lemmy.ml"SO proof" distro
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    3 days ago

    I think Slackware’s reputation for being difficult dates back to the 90s when all linux was difficult. Slackware has evolved just like everyone else, just differently. It’s easy to install, and works like any other kde plasma based distro if you choose the default full install.

    The two biggest differences are no systemd and package management. Slackpkg functions somewhat like apt-get, but only for official packages and updates. Everything else can be installed with slackbuild scripts that can be automated with sbopkg. This process is similar to using the AUR with a helper like yay. And I have some flatpaks installed too.








  • downhomechunktoLinux@lemmy.ml"SO proof" distro
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    6 days ago

    Nope! Everything just works and it’s rock solid. It’s also been my daily driver for over 20 years.

    I was doing a lot of tech support when my wife was on endeavouros and my daughter was on bazzite. Tbf, my problems with bazzite were probably down to me not understanding the immutable distro concept.