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Which is the best way to add a user to Slackware?
The recommended way is to use Slackware’s own interactive adduser script, thus: and follow the prompts. Read the user management page for more detail on the adduser script. You can use the non-interactive standard Linux program useradd too:
When do I need to use Slackware clean system?
The “clean-system” is technically only needed after you upgrade from one Slackware release to the next (say, from 14.1 to 14.2) and it is meant to remove any Slackware package which is not (or no longer) part of the core distribution. The slackpkg clean-system command regards any 3rd package as a candidate for removal!
When does Slackware publish a patched version of the software?
The software which was installed as part of the Slackware release you are running, may develop vulnerabilities over time. When those vulnerabilities are critical to the health of your computer, then Slackware will usually publish a patched version of the software package.
What is the X server framework used in Slackware?
X.Org is the X-Window framework used in Slackware. The X server will usually auto-detect your graphics card and load applicable drivers. If auto-detect does not work (X crashes on startup), you will need to create a file /etc/X11/xorg.conf and set the correct options for your graphics card and display resolution.
What should I expect when I first start Slackware?
When Slackware starts for the first time after completing the installation and rebooting, you will notice that it boots to a console log in screen – not the graphical login screen you may expect from using other distributions. Do not let that discourage you.
Is there a master build script for Slackware?
Slackware is not like those other distros: there is no “master build script”. The Slackware distribution grows and evolves “organically” and the utmost care is taken that all software in the distro is in working condition. Slackware does not need “rebuild from scratch” in order to achieve that goal.
Do you get paid for using Slackware Linux?
The sale of Slackware Linux CD’s, DVD’s and paraphernalia is his only source of income. The core team of developers working with Patrick do not get paid, but should Patrick have to stop developing Slackware because he can no longer support himself enough to do so, the distribution will then have a very uncertain future.