Absolute Linux is a lightweight Slackware
derivative that uses an Icewm, pcmanfm, ROX-Filer,
ivman, and others to create a lightweight yet easy
to use distribution. Installation is text-based
but simplified, and all packages are installed at
once. It can run on a Pentium II and above,
including SMP systems. A minimum 128MB RAM is
recommended. It features ease of browsing any
connected device in pcmanfm and an auto-popup menu
for inserted playable media. "Restricted" codecs
are available to those eligible via a root-user
installer. There is a large range of software
available, including OpenOffice, Mplayer, GIMP,
and K3B.
Changes: The main reason for this release is to avoid kernel security vulnerabilities. A few new applications, many library package updates, and a bit of interface tweaking. Starting to feel like a 13.1.x final.
Release Tags: linux lightweight
Licenses: GPL