| Absolute Linux | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Jordan Tyler Burchett |
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Primarily open source |
| Initial release | 2007 |
| Latest release | 20240602 / 2 June 2024 1 |
| Marketing target | Netbooks, older systems and general use |
| Available in | English |
| Package manager | XPKGTOOL |
| Supported platforms | x86-64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic |
| Default user interface | IceWM |
| License | GPL and various others |
| Official website | absolutelinux.org |
Absolute Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution that works on older hardware and is based on Slackware Linux.2 The client is designed for everyday use (internet, multimedia, documents). Absolute Linux's default window and file managers are IceWM and ROX-Filer.3 Some of the programs offered by default include: GIMP, LibreOffice, Firefox, Xfburn, p7zip, qBittorrent, and Vivaldi4 Many script utilities are included with Absolute Linux to aid with configuration and maintenance of the system.
Absolute Linux uses a graphical frontend to XPKGTOOL. Absolute Linux also bundles Gsplat, a Graphical frontend to Slapt-get which works similarly to Apt-get.5
On 15 December 2024, the founding maintainer, Paul Sherman,6 announced that Absolute Linux is no longer in development.7 In early November 2025, the website had this update: "My name is Jordan Tyler Burchett, founder of eXybit Technologies and the new maintainer of Absolute Linux......"8
See also
See also
References
References
- Sherman, Paul (3 June 2024). "Absolute64-20240602 released". Absolute Linux. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024.
- Sherman, Paul (26 September 2024). "About Absolute Linux". absolutelinux.org. Archived from the original on 26 September 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- "DistroWatch.com: Absolute Linux". DistroWatch. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- Sherman, Paul (24 November 2024). "Package list below is for Absolute-current (20231124)". Absolute Linux. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- Linton, Susan (7 August 2007). "Absolute Linux is an absolute winner". Linux.com. The Linux Foundation.
- Sherman, Paul. "ECR - cleanup". erwin-computer.com. Erwin, TN. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- Sherman, Paul (15 December 2024). "End of the line for Absolute". Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- Burchett, Jordan Tyler (2025). "Absolute Linux - Returning!". absolutelinux.org. eXybit Technologies. Retrieved 21 November 2025.