Absolute Linux

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Linux distribution

Absolute Linux
Developer	Paul Sherman
OS family	Linux (Unix-like)
Working state	Discontinued
Source model	Primarily open source
Initial release	2007
Latest release	20240602 / 2 June 2024 ^[1]
Marketing target	Netbooks, older systems and general use
Available in	English
Package manager	XPKGTOOL
Platforms	x86-64
Kernel type	Monolithic
Default user interface	IceWM
License	GPL and various others
Official website	absolutelinux.org

Absolute Linux is a discontinued lightweight Linux distribution that works on older hardware and is based on Slackware Linux.^[2] The client is designed for everyday use (internet, multimedia, documents). Absolute Linux's default window and file managers are IceWM and ROX-Filer.^[3] Some of the programs offered by default include: GIMP, LibreOffice, Firefox, Xfburn, p7zip, qBittorrent, and Vivaldi.^[4] Many script utilities are included with Absolute Linux to aid with configuration and maintenance of the system.