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How to start the network daemon in Slackware 14?
Starting with Slackware 14, there is also Networkmanager. It will be installed as part of a full install, but the network daemon will not be started by default. As with wicd, you have to make its init script executable: # chmod +x /etc/rc.d/rc.networkmanager which will make NetworkManager start at boot.
Is it possible to install Slackware for the first time?
If you installed Slackware for the first time, you may be daunted by the sight of the blinking cursor at a console login. Let this page guide you through the initial configuration of a freshly installed Slackware system. Before we continue, it is important to realize that the Slackware package manager does not perform any dependency checks.
Do you need to do a dependency check on Slackware?
Before we continue, it is important to realize that the Slackware package manager does not perform any dependency checks. If you are new to Slackware, then performing a full installation (with the possible exception of the KDEI series) could prevent a lot of problems later on.
Which is the best way to uncomment a Slackware file?
Open the file in a text editor such as nano or vi and uncomment a single mirror URL. Make sure that the URL mentions the release number for the version of Slackware you are running! Also, pick a mirror which is close to you or of which you know it is fast.
Is there an English installer for Slackware?
Slackware’s installer is English-only and it will also assume that English is the language in which you want to be addressed by the programs on your computer.
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.