- Simplicity and Transparency:
  Slackware uses plain text for system control,
  keeping things understandable and manageable.

- Stability and Reliability:
  Minimal patching and upstream-first software
  make for a dependable system.

- Learning Opportunity:
  Ideal for deep Linux learning due to its
  hands-on approach.

- Freedom of Choice:
  No imposed defaults on desktops
  or tools; you decide.

- The Slackware Community:
  Small but supportive, aligned with Slackware's ethos.

- Traditional Yet Modern:
  Combines Linux's foundational principles
  with contemporary functionality.

- Customization:
  Build your system from scratch, tailored
  precisely to your needs, without unnecessary software.