Slackware 8.1 rc1 Announced

Demerol writes with word that "about 12 hours ago, Patrick announced the that Slackware is now in Release Candidate stage in preparation for the long-awaited 8.1 release. Hundreds of updated to the current tree in the last few months have had all the slackers drooling, and now it is almost upon us. Now, I don't want to hear any more talk of Slackware being dead. Thanks. ;) Here is the ChangeLog and the Userlocal announcement"

will wonders never cease?

[morgajel]

wow, everyone's putting out a new relase, even slackware(never realized how apropropriate the name was until now.) maybe I'll have to fire up a test box and try it again.

The question is; why?
slackware has a new one, redhat, mandrake, suse, debian(shortly)... even the packages like mozilla and kde are having long awaited releases....

maybe we're about to stumble on the turning point on the computer era... maybe 10 years from now we'll look at the 1995-2002 as the dark ages of the operating systems.

As a side note, I showed my girlfriend the article about sherwin williams, and she replied, "this linux thing isn't going away, is it?" ...and now she's ready to learn.

Eight Point One is the Easiest Slackware Ever

[heptapod]

You can check your email and receive messages from the world wide web! Slackware will help you stay in touch with all your friends by making a buddy list. I know that I instant message my friends all the time. Plus the new Slackware comes with bright shiny buttons, surprising sounds that make you excited about the interweb and being in-touch with folks from around the world who are just like you!!!!!
"Slackware's tech support has been nothing but patient, understanding and helpful!" says grandmother Eunice Haversham.
"It's so easy even I can use it!" says Michigan resident Robert Malda.
The best thing of all about Slackware is the fact that it's FREE !!! Just pick up a copy at McDonalds in their Tux Happy Meal or download it from your favorite website or give us a call at 1-800-LUNIX4U right away and we'll tell you about our other great offers!

Re:will wonders never cease?

[rant-mode-on]

• 
  As a side note, I showed my girlfriend the article about sherwin williams, and she replied, "this linux thing isn't going away, is it?" ...and now she's ready to learn.

Somebody mod that girlfriend up!

Slackware rules baby!

[satan666]

Death to the lame distros. Real SA's do Slack.
Stupid RedHat and other GUI installs suck. If I wanted GUI I'd get a Mac.

I was there from the beginning. Slack is the best.

Give me Slack or give me Death!

Re:Boycott Finland

[cats]

I agree. From now on hamster powered engines equipped with free-range unionized hamsters will be the norm. We should implement this immediately or dire consequences will result.

You have been warned.

peace.

Re:BSD is dying!

[zdzichu]

> This is a troll. I grew up on Slack since '95. Go slack!

Even trolls think positively about slackware :-]