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Slackware is a Linux distribution mentioned by WindowsForum.com users who dual-boot it with Windows or use it as a primary OS. Discussions cover using Slackware on older hardware, dual-booting with Windows 7 or 10, and comparing it to other distributions like Debian. Users also reference Slackware in the context of system administration and maintaining Windows machines for others. The tag reflects Slackware's role as a stable, traditional Linux choice among Windows users exploring alternative operating systems.
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    Windows 7 Seeking Advice on Windows License Options for Restored Acer Laptop

    Hello, I have restored an older laptop of mine, it originally came with Windows Vista (which I liked) I now have installed a new HDD and am contemplating my next best plan. I do have a Windows licence for Windows Vista on this machine, unfortuately I know of no way of getting Vista. I could...
    • dorian mode
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    • 32-bit acer backup debian dual boot hdd upgrade installation laptop setup licensing linux microsoft licensing old laptop operating system restoration slackware tech support user advice windows 10 windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Software for monitoring children

    So I'm no parent or anything and I can't give details but we got a foster child in the house now who has to be closely monitored using the computer. As most of us know you don't want to sit there and monitor your child while they use the computer, you got better things to do, right? Well for me...
    • Shawn Allen
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    • activity log budget children cybersecurity debate digital monitoring discussion foster care free software internet linux monitoring online safety parental controls privacy slackware software trust ubuntu windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  3. vtel57

    Greetings!

    Hello Win 7 folks! My name is Eric. Your board was recommended to me by my friend Link Removed due to 404 Error. I registered as soon as I got here. Good looking board! Anyway, my primary operating system is not MS Windows, it's Linux... Slackware Linux, to be exact. However, I like to stay...
    • vtel57
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    • community introduction linux microsoft operating system slackware support technology windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  4. cybercore

    Top Ten Linux Distributions

    Top Ten Linux Distributions DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD. The bewildering choice and the ever increasing number of Linux distributions can be confusing for those who are new to Linux. This is why this page was created. It lists 10 Linux distributions (plus...
    • cybercore
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    • centos community debian distribution fedora freebsd gentoo linux mint opensuse package management pclinuxos performance security slackware software support system administration ubuntu user friendly
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Linux Forums
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