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Description
NomadBSD is a persistent live operating system designed for USB flash drives and is built upon FreeBSD®. It features automatic hardware detection and setup, making it ready for immediate use as a desktop system, while also serving purposes such as data recovery, education, or testing hardware compatibility with FreeBSD®. The images suitable for both 64-bit and 32-bit machines can be stored on a 5GB USB flash drive, and a system equipped with a 1.2GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM should handle NomadBSD adequately. Users can boot the system via either BIOS or UEFI interfaces. Recently, a new versioning scheme has been introduced, formatted as FFfX-YYYYMMDD, where FF indicates the major two-digit version of FreeBSD, 'f' represents the minor version, and 'X' denotes the status as ALPHA (A), BETA (B), RC, or RELEASE (R), followed by the date. This updated versioning allows for the distribution of images featuring various FreeBSD versions, enhancing the flexibility and usability of the system. Additionally, this approach ensures that users can select the specific version that best meets their needs.
Description
Following an extensive development process that included numerous beta versions and release candidates to ensure perfection, we are excited to introduce the new stable release. This version features comprehensive updates across the system, incorporating the latest development tools, as well as updated applications, window managers, desktop environments, and utilities. The Linux kernel has been upgraded to version 4.4.14, which is part of the long-term support 4.4.x kernel series, ensuring ongoing maintenance and security. We have meticulously curated a selection of modern components and enhanced them to create a seamless user experience. For those familiar with Slackware, you will find that this release feels just like home. If you're interested in trying Slackware 14.2 without making any changes to your hard drive, the Slackware Live Edition is an excellent option. This version allows you to run a full Slackware installation directly from a CD, DVD, or USB drive. Additionally, we provide build scripts for a wide array of supplementary software tailored for Slackware 14.2, ensuring that users have everything they need to customize their experience. With this release, we aim to continue the legacy of reliability and performance that Slackware is known for.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Akamai
No
CUPS-PDF
No
Elixir
No
MariaDB
No
Pinguzo
No
Slackel
No
Integrations
Akamai
Yes
CUPS-PDF
Yes
Elixir
Yes
MariaDB
Yes
Pinguzo
Yes
Slackel
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
NomadBSD
Website
www.nomadbsd.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Slackware Linux
Founded
1993
Country
United States
Website
www.slackware.com