Slax Linux

Slax Linux is one of the most popular Linux distribution. Surfing the Internet we can find thousands of answers why people use the Slax. Some of them use it because their PC has insufficient memory and other resources; and because of that they cannot start Windows OS. Meanwhile, another people like the size of Slax and its ability to be installed on USB Flash Stick.


Among the many benefits of using this distribution I chose Slax because of its flexibility. Before downloading the distribution we can pick up the necessary modules. For example we can create our own Slax by choosing from different security, graphics, office, multimedia and even the games modules. Slax gives us the opportunity to assemble the distribution for Information Security by using more than 70 different security utilities and programs. So. we can pick up and include into the Slax such programs as WireShark, Netcat and other sniffers, crackers and helpers. 


Another benefit of using Slax is its frequent updates, for example, last version of the Slax was created in August, 2009,  which is very good indicator, especially if we compare it to other Linux distribution. 


To sum up, I chose the Slax Linux because its small size, flexibility in modules and huge assortment of programs.