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| Absolute Linux | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Jordan Tyler Burchett |
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Primarily open source |
| Initial release | 2007 |
| Latest release | 20240602 / 2 June 2024 [1] |
| Marketing target | Netbooks, older systems and general use |
| Available in | English |
| Package manager | XPKGTOOL |
| Supported platforms | x86-64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic |
| Default user interface | IceWM |
| License | GPL and various others |
| Official website | absolutelinux.org |
Absolute Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution that works on older hardware and is based on Slackware Linux.[2] The client is designed for everyday use (internet, multimedia, documents). Absolute Linux's default window and file managers are IceWM and ROX-Filer.[3] Some of the programs offered by default include: GIMP, LibreOffice, Firefox, Xfburn, p7zip, qBittorrent, and Vivaldi[4] Many script utilities are included with Absolute Linux to aid with configuration and maintenance of the system.
Absolute Linux uses a graphical frontend to XPKGTOOL. Absolute Linux also bundles Gsplat, a Graphical frontend to Slapt-get which works similarly to Apt-get.[5]
On 15 December 2024, the founding maintainer, Paul Sherman,[6] announced that Absolute Linux is no longer in development.[7] In early November the website had this update: "My name is Jordan Tyler Burchett, founder of eXybit Technologies and the new maintainer of Absolute Linux......"[8]
See also
[edit]- IceWM
- Lightweight Portable Security
- Lightweight Linux distribution
- Slackware
- Slapt-get
- Linux distribution
References
[edit]- ^ Sherman, Paul (3 June 2024). "Absolute64-20240602 released". Absolute Linux. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024.
- ^ Sherman, Paul (26 September 2024). "About Absolute Linux". absolutelinux.org. Archived from the original on 26 September 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ "DistroWatch.com: Absolute Linux". DistroWatch. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ Sherman, Paul (24 November 2024). "Package list below is for Absolute-current (20231124)". Absolute Linux. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ Linton, Susan (7 August 2007). "Absolute Linux is an absolute winner". Linux.com. The Linux Foundation.
- ^ Sherman, Paul. "ECR - cleanup". erwin-computer.com. Erwin, TN. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ^ Sherman, Paul (15 December 2024). "End of the line for Absolute". Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Burchett, Jordan Tyler (2025). "Absolute Linux - Returning!". absolutelinux.org. eXybit Technologies. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
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