-=> Boraxman wrote to Gamgee <=-
Bo> Re: Re: Skype video calling
Bo> By: Gamgee to esc on Fri Dec 23 2022 07:33 am
> I've used Slack as my daily driver for 20+ years. Today's version
> (15.0) is a modern and updated Linux distro. I use the XFCE desktop,
> but it comes with KDE and some other minimalist DE's also. Have not had
> any compatibility issues. For software which is not included with the
> stock install, the main source is called "Slackbuilds", located at
> https://slackbuilds.org . That system gives you links to a software's
> source code, and a build script (a Slackbuild), which you then just run
> to create an installable package; and then you install that package.
> Very simple and most all of it is the latest versions available.
>
> I've played with a LOT of other distros over the years, and still do,
> but my main stuff all runs on Slackware. Can't really imagine using
> anything else, honestly.
Bo> What is it about Slackware that draws you to it? I was
Bo> interested in it a while back, and installed a copy in a Virtual
Bo> Machine. But I only really just booted it, played with some apps
Bo> for 10 minutes then didn't look into it further.
Partly because I'm so used to it, and understand how it works pretty
well. It's very stable. I like how it uses "true" versions of software
from upstream, not "Modified for <distro-name> version". It gives me
good control of the underlying system, and allows me to know exactly
what's starting/running (no systemd).
... Gone crazy, be back later, please leave message.
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