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Mad Penguin: First Look at VectorLinux SOHO 5.1.1 Deluxe

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 17, 2006

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“When you think of Linux, what distribution comes immediately to
mind? The answer will most likely be different depending on whom
you ask, and for different reasons. For me, it’s Slackware Linux.
The reason is that it’s not only the oldest surviving Linux
distribution on the planet, but it’s also one of the best desktop
distributions going… in my book at least. Many of you would
suggest SUSE, Mandriva, Linspire, Fedora, or Xandros as a better
desktop choice by design, and in all respect you would be
absolutely correct… but not for me. Slackware is faster, more
stable, and allows me to do what I want with it without
obstruction. Sure, the other distros are cool, but Slackware has
some serious mojo.

“With that being said, I introduce to you VectorLinux…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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