I've uploaded a new/fixed #kde6 liveslak ISO #slackware #liveslak, my last one shipped a few old packages, so I cleaned things up and put up a new ISO that's fresh out of the box. There's also an updated #nwgshell ISO uploading right now, that will be available momentarily, with a fixed default hyprland config, and the latest changes as well. https://rekt.lngn.net/liveslak/

I'm trying to use a "beginners" Linux distribution now. Apparently I'm not able to use sway on an Arch Linux properly.

After >10 years on Slackware and dunno how many years on OpenBSD (both using i3) I'm fairly capable with the all things and debugging. But whatever is happening with modern distribution is just beyond me.

People are telling me its getting better but how does anyone fix anything if something goes wrong?

Migrating my infrastructure

Roughly the last 12 months have been really hard on my server infrastructure - the servers that I rent and which host sites like slackware.nl, docs.slackware.com, download.liveslak.org, git.slackware.nl and several more. An un-ending DDoS attack mostly by IP addresses from Chinese origin that keep requesting to download Slackware ISO files, many per second, effectively saturating bandwidth…

https://alien.slackbook.org/blog/migrating-my-infrastructure/

Re: Niri WM
So yes:
- You can open applications on specific workspaces and switch focus there immediately
- Not only dynamic, but also 'declared' workspaces are possible (I've got my 9 easily set up)
- There is a one-stop config file that's human readable
- The wiki will have some quirks probably, but in general very clear and quite extensive already
- My favorite tool: 'niri validate', super simple double-check if your config will work
- Will bring my config to FreeBSD tomorrow (Niri is already in the Ports); had it up and running on Slackeroni NWG today.

Most important (as @BrodieOnLinux also said in his video): haven't had that much fun in a window-manager for a long time.

Cool project, give it a go!

S03E50 - Slackware AArch64 Roadmap, June 2025

In this episode, we explore the latest enhancements to Slackware AArch64 and share what’s coming next on the roadmap.

https://youtu.be/gQ26tmbb65s

I just want to throw this out there: my repos, including things from kde6, gnome, even nwg-shell are provided based upon the user knowing how to setup their config files to use them. I don’t provide config files. I do provide instructions, but it is up to the user to ensure they know wtf they are doing. I cannot do it for you. This is the barrier for entry to ensure you do not fuck up your system if you don’t know how to enable repos in #slackware.

Dumb question without a right answer, but, play the game anyway:

If you wanted to setup a PC to last 50 years, would you pick #FreeBSD or #Slackware? And why?

Did some auditing on #kde6 installs, and all seems well. Doesn’t appear I have missed anything, no broken packages, etc. So we will next be going into Plasma 6.4 which if you’ve used/using the beta you know that is fine as well. So looks like things are in the clear for the immediate future. #slackware

I am not a sticker boy when it comes to computer. But this #ThinkPad running #Linux #Slackware may become the exception.

@volkerdi In celebration of Pride Month, and as a queer slacker myself, I quickly made this in GIMP. Now all the LGBTQ+ Slackware users can have a cool logo.

What you think? Pretty cool huh? :-)

#Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.1 Is One of the First Distros to Ship with #Linux Kernel 6.15 https://9to5linux.com/slackware-based-porteux-2-1-is-one-of-the-first-distros-to-ship-with-linux-6-15

Because #Slackware, I watched the 2019 movie about the Church of SubGenious. And because I liked it, I duplicated the YT release on my Peertube instance.

https://eggflix.foolbazar.eu/w/kShvcByhjHzAvaffZB7U5Z

I pushed an updated #nwgshell #slackware liveslak ISO with the latest changes & updates while fixing a few small things along the way. https://rekt.lngn.net/liveslak/

wlroots has a new release (0.19) and sway is onto RC releases for the compatible release update. Traditionally, I’d added these to the #nwgshell repo but since #slackware consumed wlroots, I have not done so. But yeah, that’s in the air to look forward too.

Updated librewolf, cinny-desktop, legcord, and added liquidshell (for kde) and a few more packages today. #slackaroni #slackware #arm64 #aarch64 https://slackware.lngn.net/pub/aarch64/slackwareaarch64-current/ChangeLog.txt