If Vector does not have a package I want, can I install Slackware package ?

[brjoon1021]

Hi,

I am really getting at just how slackware compatible Vector is. I am looking for a Slackware compatible distro (not smart enough or courageous enough to run Slackware itself) that I can use Slackware packages on if not available through the distros repositories. I want KDE, too.

I tried Absolute Linux, but I don't like light window managers and I don't like Lilo
Zenwalk is not Slack compatible anymore, if I understand it correctly. Not wild about XFCE but it is OK
Wolvix killed my MBR about three times in a row, maybe later.
Goblinx killed my MBR last time around.

I like Vector standard, I used it way back at around 3.2 or so and I recently installed the 5.9 RC or beta. I really prefer KDE to XFCE by leaps and bounds so I am waiting for the KDE version - SOHO - but the Slackware compatability question is my last hurdle, so to speak.

Thanks,
b

[uelsk8s]

yes, but you should use the same slackware versions as the VL version you are using was based on.
type "cat /etc/slackware-version" to be certain.

HTH,
Uelsk8s

[lagagnon]

... so I am waiting for the KDE version - SOHO

VL SOHO 5.8 SOHO is available and is only about 5 months old so why not load it instead of waiting for 5.9 SOHO???

[brjoon1021]

Would 5.8 SOHO be upgradeable to 5.9 SOHO by using the package manager (assuming a separate /home partiton) ? Also, regarding the first reply, isn't 5.8 SOHO based on Slackware 11 ?

Thanks,

B.

[rbistolfi]

Would 5.8 SOHO be upgradeable to 5.9 SOHO by using the package manager (assuming a separate /home partiton) ?

I think the answer is no. There is a hole new toolchain, probaly slapt-get would need to download the full iso anyway. You can keep your home partition, though. You should just reinstall and mount your old /home partition. I think is not a big deal, the install should be really easy in general.

Also, regarding the first reply, isn't 5.8 SOHO based on Slackware 11 ?

Thanks,

B.

Yes, you can use the Slackware 11 packages on 5.8 releases.

[desmogiallo]

and if you want to keep your installed apps, keep both /home and /usr on a different partition. So if you re-install Vector, you don't have to re-install every package..

[The Headacher]

There are KDE packages available in the "testing" repository for VL 5.9.

[Joe1962]

and if you want to keep your installed apps, keep both /home and /usr on a different partition. So if you re-install Vector, you don't have to re-install every package..

Well, with the drastic toolchain upgrade, you'd mostly be getting segfaults, unless they are python, perl or gambas apps (basically anything interpreted).