FW Editor: Slackware Current Mini & Rescue is based on a Linux platform and that means it can support the same applications as Linux. Is that true?
AegisX: Yes, The Mini and Rescue are 100% Slackware -current and fully compatible with Slackware.
FW Editor: Why is Slackware Current Mini & Rescue different than any other Slackware based operating system?
AegisX: They are the only live, installable livecd's based on Slackware -current
FW Editor: What is your target with Slackware Current Mini & Rescue? Are you hopping to compete against popular systems like Linux or Windows?
AegisX: I just wanted to make a small offshoot of nFluxOS that was under 200mb and had a basic Slackware -current system. The Rescue Edition adds new apps like Partclone, Gparted, Testdisk, etc.
FW Editor: Maybe one of the most important Slackware Current Mini & Rescue features is its stability (speed is also an important component). Can you tell us more about that?
AegisX: Although based on Slackware -current, they are 100% stable and very fast even on older hardware.
FW Editor: Slackware Current Mini & Rescue comes with a strong package of various applications and tools. Is that package optional? Is there any way a user can choose which additional software to install?
AegisX: You can add and/or remove packages prior or after installation. But, you can also make lzma modules if running off a fat32 usb frugal persistent.
FW Editor: What shall we expect from AegisX and Slackware Current Mini & Rescue? How the future looks like?
AegisX: The future's so bright I gotta wear sunglasses! The goal is to keep the Mini at sub 200mb based on Slackware -current, with the newest firefox and Slackware live kernel, etc.
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