The oldest active version of Linux is 30 years old (3 photos)

Slackware Linux, the legendary Linux distribution, this week celebrated its 30th anniversary. As the oldest Linux distribution, which is still actively maintained and developed, Slackware left his mark on the world of technology, writes The Register.





Launched on July 16, 1993 by project manager Patrick Volkerding, Slackware has come a long way. Its latest version Slackware 15 went into beta in 2021 and the official release took place last year.



Slackware64 v15 has a nasty boot screen, but that's already not 1996. You can always just google what to do next

The hallmark of Slackware is its commitment to simplicity and efficiency. Unlike modern distributions with bright graphical interfaces, Slackware is loaded with a prompt to login, requiring the user to manually launch the program installation using DOS-style text menus to select components for installation.



Despite its nostalgic charm, Slackware offers modern features: online repositories, automatic dependency resolution and more. It also supports graphical desktop environments such as Xfce.

Whether you are a Linux enthusiast or new to the field, Slackware's tenacity and loyalty to its roots deserve approval.