Absolute Linux
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Developer | Paul Sherman, USA |
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OS family | Unix-like |
Working state | Current |
Source model | Primarily open source |
Initial release | 2007 |
Latest release | 14.2.2 / December 7, 2016[1] |
Marketing target | Netbooks, older systems and general use |
Platforms | x86, x86-64 |
Kernel type | Monolithic |
Default user interface | IceWM |
License | GPL and various others |
Official website | absolutelinux.org |
Absolute Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution that works on older hardware and is based on Slackware Linux.[2] The client is designed for everyday use (internet, multimedia, documents). Absolute Linux's default file and window managers are IceWM and ROX.[3] Some of the programs offered by default include: GIMP, LibreOffice, Firefox, Xfburn, p7zip and qBittorrent.[4] Many script utilities are included with Absolute Linux to aid with configuration and maintenance of the system.
See also
References
- ^ http://www.absolutelinux.org
- ^ "About Absolute Linux". Absolute Linux. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "DistroWatch.com: Absolute Linux". DistroWatch. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ "package list". www.absolutelinux.org. Retrieved 2015-09-04.
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