Slackware is one of those Linux distros often described as being difficult to use. The Slackware Project version 14.2 released on July 1 does little to change that view — at least, as far as installing it is concerned. Its KDE desktop is probably the most contemporary trait. Other than an update under the hood, the latest Slackware release offers little that’s new in terms of usability and few new features. If you are comfortable with Debian-style Linux distros, prepare to be uncomfortable.
I'm a Linux trainer in South France, and I often use Slackware as an introduction to Linux, since there's no automated nonsense and everything is bone-headed text-only. My experience is that Slackware is great for newbies who are willing to learn (a lot) by reading the documentation. My company's servers and desktop clients are 100% based on Slackware (or rather my own heavily customized spinoff).
Here's ten good reasons for using Slackware today:
While I agree with you about Slackware not being great for newbies, there is always some clown that pipes up when someone asks what is a good distro for newbies and recommends Slackware. That is a sure way to make sure the Desktop never grows.
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Latest Slackware Version Doesn’t Cut Newbies any Slack
Posted by: Jack M. Germain August 22, 2016 02:32 PMSlackware is one of those Linux distros often described as being difficult to use. The Slackware Project version 14.2 released on July 1 does little to change that view — at least, as far as installing it is concerned. Its KDE desktop is probably the most contemporary trait. Other than an update under the hood, the latest Slackware release offers little that’s new in terms of usability and few new features. If you are comfortable with Debian-style Linux distros, prepare to be uncomfortable.
Here's ten good reasons for using Slackware today:
https://www.microlinux.eu/slackware.php
Cheers from the sunny South of France,
Niki Kovacs