Review of Salix 14.2 Xfce Edition in Linux User & developer

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Review of Salix 14.2 Xfce Edition in Linux User & developer

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In the latest issue (171) of Linux User & Developer there is a review of Salix 14.2 Xfce Edition
The review is very positive, the only negative was that the
Salix System tools feel a little out of place with the rest of the distro at time.
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Not only is Salix great entry point into Slackware, it's one of the best distro updates we've tested this year.
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9 points of 10 is a good score.
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Just read it! Nice to see a review that didn't take its author 5 mins to write. Although I'm not sure I understand what that comment about the system tools actually means...
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gapan wrote:Just read it! Nice to see a review that didn't take its author 5 mins to write. Although I'm not sure I understand what that comment about the system tools actually means...
Maybe he thinks Salix has a very "point and click" feel overall but the system tools are more hands-on?

All I know is that having tested a few other distros recently, Salix remains the only general-purpose distro for me. Keep up the fantastic work, guys. You have my most sincere gratitude for all you've done.
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Is there an online version of this? I googled it and only found a print publication.
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The review has been reposted here for anyone interested:
http://topnewreview.com/salix-14-2-xfce-edition-review/
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That seems almost as much an insult as a compliment.
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Many people regard Slackware as a bit of a hair shirt - but the review gives Salix credit for its silk lining.
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That's an excellent way to describe the review.

Myself, I regard Slackware and Salix both quite highly. I think Salix adds just enough usability to the legendary stability of Slackware.
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