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I don't think Slackware was ever widely used
Back in the day it was THE distro. Not so much these days.
One of the first 64-bit capable distros, too.
Among Linux users it was.
Was, still is. Slackware users tend to not hype their distro of choice. Because, slack. :pipe:
By the way I use Slackware doesn't really roll off the tongue.
Too many folks just ain't right with "Bob."
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