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And community over there just rolls with it. Pity, probably? But I was
never involved, so it doesn't hurt in any meaningful way.
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On Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:34:24 +0000, Eric Pozharski wrote:

<https://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/02/15/0249259/oldest-active-linux-

distro-slackware-finally-releases-version-150>

And community over there just rolls with it. Pity, probably? But I was never involved, so it doesn't hurt in any meaningful way.

Comments to that article says something like:

"Come on, now. You can't be that far asleep.
Slackware released version 15.0 on February 3, 2022."

or

"This happened 4 years ago FFS."

regards Henrik
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Slashdot used to be the place back in the day. Now it's just sad and
needs to close. What little tech they write about is old and the rest is
just propaganda. I stopped visiting long ago. Even The Reg got bad. Many
such cases.
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On Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:34:24 +0000, Eric Pozharski wrote:

<https://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/02/15/0249259/oldest-active-linux-

distro-slackware-finally-releases-version-150>

And community over there just rolls with it. Pity, probably? But I was never involved, so it doesn't hurt in any meaningful way.

Subject: Exciting Twist on Slackware rCo ZombieSlack

Hi Eric,

I came across your post about the current state of Slashdot and the community's engagement with tech news. I completely share your
sentiments, especially regarding the decreased release rate of Slackware.

In light of this, I wanted to share a project IrCOve been working on: ZombieSlack. ItrCOs a modification of Slackware 15.0, crafted using tools I developed that enable unique installation and boot capabilities.

ZombieSlack Features

Installation Flexibility: ZombieSlack is made from an existing
Slackware installation, allowing it to reside on and boot from a flash
drive. Unlike traditional Live distros, it offers persistence through a different method.

Boot Compatibility: ItrCOs not only versatile on different PC hardware
but also designed to enhance the user experience.

Live to Zombie Transformation: My tools allow for on-the-fly
conversion of a booted LiveSlak to Zombie-LiveSlak, adding features and persistence without a complete re-installation.

I call it ZombieSlack because it's neither a dead, traditional distro nor
a live systemrCoit's an exciting middle ground! I believe it has potential
to breathe new life into the Slackware experience for those looking for something fresh.

If yourCOre interested, IrCOd love to discuss it further and hear your thoughts!

Best,
Joseph Rosevear
https://rosevearsoftware.com/products/zombieslack
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On 2/23/26 10:54 AM, jayjwa wrote:

Slashdot used to be the place back in the day. Now it's just sad and
needs to close. What little tech they write about is old and the rest is
just propaganda. I stopped visiting long ago. Even The Reg got bad. Many
such cases.

because facebook is much better... or instagram... NOT

It is actually funny to read this on usenet.
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with <slrn10pm8g0.rnl.apple.universe@freight.zombinet> Eric Pozharski wrote:

<https://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/02/15/0249259/oldest-active-linux-distro-slackware-finally-releases-version-150>
And community over there just rolls with it. Pity, probably? But I
was never involved, so it doesn't hurt in any meaningful way.

And I was wrong. I apologize for this slow reasoning.

Within 0.5h after posting I've come to reaslization what had happened.
Certain un-identified individual asked their friendly assistant
something like this: "Tell me something about Feb15!". And trigger
happy assitant responded with "Look! Slackware 15 has been released.
Got the joke?"

Sorry, I'm pretty much certain slow judgement like this will happen
again.
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On Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:46:15 -0000 (UTC), Joseph Rosevear wrote:

On Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:34:24 +0000, Eric Pozharski wrote:

<https://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/02/15/0249259/oldest-active-linux-

distro-slackware-finally-releases-version-150>

And community over there just rolls with it. Pity, probably? But I
was never involved, so it doesn't hurt in any meaningful way.

Subject: Exciting Twist on Slackware rCo ZombieSlack

Hi Eric,

I came across your post about the current state of Slashdot and the community's engagement with tech news. I completely share your
sentiments, especially regarding the decreased release rate of
Slackware.

In light of this, I wanted to share a project IrCOve been working on: ZombieSlack. ItrCOs a modification of Slackware 15.0, crafted using tools
I developed that enable unique installation and boot capabilities.

ZombieSlack Features

Installation Flexibility: ZombieSlack is made from an existing
Slackware installation, allowing it to reside on and boot from a flash
drive. Unlike traditional Live distros, it offers persistence through a different method.

Boot Compatibility: ItrCOs not only versatile on different PC hardware but also designed to enhance the user experience.

Live to Zombie Transformation: My tools allow for on-the-fly
conversion of a booted LiveSlak to Zombie-LiveSlak, adding features and persistence without a complete re-installation.

I call it ZombieSlack because it's neither a dead, traditional distro
nor a live systemrCoit's an exciting middle ground! I believe it has potential to breathe new life into the Slackware experience for those
looking for something fresh.

If yourCOre interested, IrCOd love to discuss it further and hear your thoughts!

Best,
Joseph Rosevear https://rosevearsoftware.com/products/zombieslack

OK, I talked to Grok. He advised that I shouldn't call my project "ZombieSlack" due to trademark issues. That's fine as I would rather
call the toolkit I made that does the cloning and tweaking "SAM.Zombie", anyway.

And he advised that there may be issues trying to distribute a modified version of Slackware that has "Slackware" in its name. At this point I'm
not interested in distributing the complete cloned and tweaked version of Slackware, anyway. Grok says that I could offer the cloning & tweaking
as a service (rCLIrCOll build your Zombie-Slackware-< system for yourCY), and I
could refer to my service as rCLCustom Slackware-< Zombification Service powered by SAM.ZombierCY. Or if I provide a full system, deliver the
system as a private image/tarball/virtual machine to the individual
client (not public download).

This is new territory for me. Any comments?
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Joseph Rosevear wrote:
On Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:34:24 +0000, Eric Pozharski wrote:

https://linux.slashdot.org/story/26/02/15/0249259/oldest-active-linux-
distro-slackware-finally-releases-version-150

And community over there just rolls with it. Pity, probably? But I was
never involved, so it doesn't hurt in any meaningful way.

Subject: Exciting Twist on Slackware - ZombieSlack

Hi Eric,

I came across your post about the current state of Slashdot and the community's engagement with tech news. I completely share your
sentiments, especially regarding the decreased release rate of Slackware.

In light of this, I wanted to share a project I've been working on: ZombieSlack. It's a modification of Slackware 15.0, crafted using tools I developed that enable unique installation and boot capabilities.

ZombieSlack Features

Installation Flexibility: ZombieSlack is made from an existing
Slackware installation, allowing it to reside on and boot from a flash
drive. Unlike traditional Live distros, it offers persistence through a different method.

Boot Compatibility: It's not only versatile on different PC hardware
but also designed to enhance the user experience.

Live to Zombie Transformation: My tools allow for on-the-fly
conversion of a booted LiveSlak to Zombie-LiveSlak, adding features and persistence without a complete re-installation.

I call it ZombieSlack because it's neither a dead, traditional distro nor
a live systemit's an exciting middle ground! I believe it has potential
to breathe new life into the Slackware experience for those looking for something fresh.

If you're interested, I'd love to discuss it further and hear your
thoughts!

Best,
Joseph Rosevear
https://rosevearsoftware.com/products/zombieslack

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On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:48 -0500, MummyChunk wrote:

Did you receive a reply?

This is a response to the post seen at: http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=701801931#701801931

My post did appear on jlaforums.com, but yours was the only reply.
Appreciate you bridging the threads! I'm thinking twice about the name "ZombieSlack". Have you tried anything similar with persistent Slackware-< installs, or got any thoughts on the Zombie approach? Happy to chat more
if interested.
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Joseph Rosevear wrote:
On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:48 -0500, MummyChunk wrote:

Did you receive a reply?

This is a response to the post seen at:
http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=701801931#701801931

My post did appear on jlaforums.com, but yours was the only reply.
Appreciate you bridging the threads! I'm thinking twice about the name "ZombieSlack". Have you tried anything similar with persistent Slackware installs, or got any thoughts on the Zombie approach? Happy to chat more
if interested.

Thanks for the update. Grok's warning makes sense: having "Slackware" in the project name can look like endorsement, even if that isn't your intent. Renaming the toolkit to something like SAM.Zombie and describing it as "for Slackware 15.0" or "works with Slackware" feels safer.

The idea itself is interesting, especially the part about converting a running LiveSlak into a persistent setup without a full reinstall. What's your persistence approach under the hood, and how easy is it to roll back if someone changes their mind?


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On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:53:27 +0000, Joseph Rosevear wrote:

OK, I talked to Grok. He advised that I shouldn't call my project "ZombieSlack" due to trademark issues.

This is new territory for me. Any comments?

I think that the best source of information for this kind of questions is
the file COPYRIGHT.TXT included on Slackware installation media and at http://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/slackware64-15.0/COPYRIGHT.TXT

A snippet of that file says:

-8<------------------------------------------------
Slackware is a registered trademark of Patrick Volkerding and Slackware
Linux, Inc.
Permission to use the Slackware trademark to refer to the Slackware distribution
of Linux is hereby granted if the following conditions are met:

1. In order to be called "Slackware", the distribution may not be altered
from the way it appears on the central FTP site (ftp.slackware.com).
This
is to protect the integrity, reliability, and reputation of the
Slackware
distribution. (Note that moving entire directories like "source" or
"contrib" to a second CD-ROM is allowable, but leaving them out and
distributing a single source-free disc is *not*, as indicated below)
Anyone wishing to distribute an altered version must have the changes
approved by volkerdi@slackware.com (i.e. certified to be reasonably
bug-free). If the changed distribution meets the required standards
for
quality, then written permission to use the Slackware trademark may be
provided.

2. All related source code must be included. (This is also required by
the
GNU General Public License, and other licenses)

3. Except by written permission from Slackware Linux, Inc., the Slackware
trademark may not be used as (or as part of) a product name, company
name, or registered domain name.

4. Any approved use of "Slackware" must be followed by a circle-R, and
must
acknowledge our ownership of the mark.

Note that you can still redistribute a distribution that doesn't meet
these
criteria, you just can't call it "Slackware". Personally, I hate
restricting
things in any way, but these restrictions are not designed to make life difficult for anyone. I just want to make sure that bugs are not added to commercial redistributions of Slackware. They have been in the past, and
the resulting requests for help have flooded my mailbox! I'm just trying
to
make sure that I have some recourse when something like that happens.

Any questions about this policy should be directed to:
Patrick Volkerding <volkerdi@slackware.com> -8<------------------------------------------------

To me it seems that it would be OK to call your customized Slackware "ZombieSlack", but just to make sure, you might want to check with
Patrick himself.

During the years, there have been many official and unofficial forks of Slackware. I can't say for sure which of those have gotten their blessing
from Patrick, but examples of forks with names slightly resembling
Slackware are:

Slackel
ARMedslack
Slackintosh
Slack 390 (I think this one was an official fork)
Minislack (later renamed to Zenwalk)

regards Henrik
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Page doesn't load. It says I'm "rate limited" despite never having
visited before.
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