 About Absolute
Absolute OS is a Slackware
derivative Linux distribution that
uses an Icewm and
ROX-Filer window/file
manager combination, or Fluxbox/Fox PathFinder as an alternative. It
comes with
Firefox,
The
GIMP,
MPlayer,
K3B,
Azureus,
Gaim, Frostwire, Gftp, StarDict,
and other software.
Several utilities are
included to ease
configuration and
management, and it is compatible with all
Slackware 12
packages.
Other features include preconfigured menus/shortcuts, a customized
install, and a library of manuals.
Other feature highlights include:
- Lightweight window & file manager (icewm/ROX_Filer)
rather
than using feature bloated desktop environments such as KDE
or GNOME
- Customized install
- Extensive library of manuals for specific applications
Absolute 12.0.7 Key Facts
Developer:
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Price:
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Free to
download
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Released:
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12
October 2007
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Installation
Media:
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CD (1)
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Architectures
supported:
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x86
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Package
Management:
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TGZ
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Official
Website:
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www.pcbypaul.com/absolute/
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Minimum Requirements: 586 processor, 48 MB RAM, 3GB Hard Disk space
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Last Updated Tuesday, March 11 2008 @ 02:59 PM EST
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