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I'm looking into advanced distros (like arch) and slackware is fascinating. Is it still supported/used? If you'd like to comment an alternative distro, please do.

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[–] ninetynine@lemmy.film 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

By the way I use Slackware doesn't really roll off the tongue.

[–] drwho@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Too many folks just ain't right with "Bob."