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Slacko Puppy 5.4 Is Based on Slackware 14.0

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http://news.softpedia.com – Slacko Puppy, a distribution built from Slackware 14.0 binary TXZ packages, featuring binary compatibility with Slackware and access to the Slackware, Salix and Slacky package repositories, is now at version 5.4. Highlights of Slacko Puppy 5.4: • A new SFS Manager has been integrated; • A new Updates Manager has been added, enabling users to get the latest Slackware security fixes; • New kernels following the LTS branches are available for t... (read more) (General)

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