From: Mail@JoesLife.org   
      
   On Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:34:24 +0000, Eric Pozharski wrote:   
      
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   >   
   > And community over there just rolls with it.  Pity, probably?  But I was   
   > never involved, so it doesn't hurt in any meaningful way.   
      
   Subject: Exciting Twist on Slackware – ZombieSlack   
      
   Hi Eric,   
      
   I came across your post about the current state of Slashdot and the   
   community's engagement with tech news. I completely share your   
   sentiments, especially regarding the decreased release rate of Slackware.   
      
   In light of this, I wanted to share a project I’ve been working on:   
   ZombieSlack. It’s a modification of Slackware 15.0, crafted using tools I   
   developed that enable unique installation and boot capabilities.   
      
   ZombieSlack Features   
      
       Installation Flexibility: ZombieSlack is made from an existing   
   Slackware installation, allowing it to reside on and boot from a flash   
   drive. Unlike traditional Live distros, it offers persistence through a   
   different method.   
      
       Boot Compatibility: It’s not only versatile on different PC hardware   
   but also designed to enhance the user experience.   
      
       Live to Zombie Transformation: My tools allow for on-the-fly   
   conversion of a booted LiveSlak to Zombie-LiveSlak, adding features and   
   persistence without a complete re-installation.   
      
   I call it ZombieSlack because it's neither a dead, traditional distro nor   
   a live system—it's an exciting middle ground! I believe it has potential   
   to breathe new life into the Slackware experience for those looking for   
   something fresh.   
      
   If you’re interested, I’d love to discuss it further and hear your   
   thoughts!   
      
   Best,   
   Joseph Rosevear   
   https://rosevearsoftware.com/products/zombieslack   
      
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