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Chapter 1. Salix OS at a Glance

1.1. Salix Features
1.2. Salix Editions
1.3. Installation Mode
1.4. Salix Repositories & Package Management
Screenshot of SalixOS 13.37 default desktop
Salix OS is a Linux Distribution based on Slackware that retains full backwards compatibility with its illustrious parent. However, while the KISS principle that Slackware adheres to refers to the viewpoint of system design, Salix OS also applies it to the viewpoint of the end user.

1.1. Salix Features

  1. One application per task rationale
  2. Fully backwards compatible with Slackware
  3. Optimised for desktop usage
  4. With Salix tools to assist system management (See Section 3.3, “Salix Tools”)
  5. High quality package repositories with dependency support
  6. Simple and fully localised system administration tools
  7. Salix artwork
  8. Live CD / USB option
  9. Supports 32-bit and 64-bit architectures
  10. Comes with a complete development environment

In Short, Salix OS is...

“Like a bonsai, Salix is small, light and the product of infinite care!”