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+<h1 class="SECT1"><a id="INTRODUCTION-SLACKWARE" name="INTRODUCTION-SLACKWARE">1.2 What
+is Slackware?</a></h1>
+
+<p>Slackware, started by Patrick Volkerding in late 1992, and initially released to the
+world on July 17, 1993, was the first Linux distribution to achieve widespread use.
+Volkerding first learned of Linux when he needed an inexpensive LISP interpreter for a
+project. One of the few distributions available at the time was SLS Linux from Soft
+Landing Systems. Volkerding used SLS Linux, fixing bugs as he found them. Eventually, he
+decided to merge all of these bugfixes into his own private distribution that he and his
+friends could use. This private distribution quickly gained popularity, so Volkerding
+decided to name it Slackware and make it publicly available. Along the way, Patrick added
+new things to Slackware; a user friendly installation program based on a menuing system,
+as well as the concept of package management, which allows users to easily add, remove,
+or upgrade software packages on their systems.</p>
+
+<p>There are many reasons why Slackware is Linux's oldest living distribution. It does
+not try to emulate Windows, it tries to be as Unix-like as possible. It does not try to
+cover up processes with fancy, point-and-click GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces). Instead,
+it puts users in control by letting them see exactly what's going on. Its development is
+not rushed to meet deadlines-each version comes out when it is ready.</p>
+
+<p>Slackware is for people who enjoy learning and tweaking their system to do exactly
+what they want. Slackware's stability and simplicity are why people will continue to use
+it for years to come. Slackware currently enjoys a reputation as a solid server and a
+no-nonsense workstation. You can find Slackware desktops running nearly any window
+manager or desktop environment, or none at all. Slackware servers power businesses,
+acting in every capacity that a server can be used in. Slackware users are among the most
+satisfied Linux users. Of course, we'd say that. :^)</p>
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