Slackware and its derivatives are receiving major updates with modern desktop environments like KDE Plasma 6, while the aging distro continues to attract users seeking stability and control. Recent releases highlight how Slackware-based projects keep the lightweight operating system relevant across different architectures and use cases.
·KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment now available for Slackware systems
·Slackel MATE 9.0 extends 32-bit Slackware support with contemporary features
·PorteuX 2.7 released with latest Linux kernel and KDE Plasma 6.7
·Slackware attracts users intimidated by other distros despite its steep learning curve
·The distro remains one of the oldest continuously maintained Linux distributions
drawn from Phoronix, Linuxiac, 9to5Linux, ZDNET · updated 4d ago