Explore the release of Slax 2026.11, a lightweight, portable Linux distribution based on Debian 13 and powered by kernel 6.12.
Weighing in at a 512 MiB ISO size, this release adds UEFI Secure Boot support, a cross-platform graphical installer for USB creation, and a new natural-language AI assistant for troubleshooting and system inspection.
New features on the desktop
The desktop interface has new features, including window previews, live thumbnails in the taskbar, and four virtual workspaces. Users can view all workspaces with Alt+F3 or switch between them using Ctrl+F1 through F4.
The applications menu displays optional applications with a download icon for easy installation directly from the menu, while traditional APT package management remains available.
New artificial intelligence assistant
The new addition includes an artificial intelligence assistant that allows users to troubleshoot problems, control the system, and execute commands using everyday language. The assistant requires an active internet connection and a user account login.
Installation and data storage
A new graphical installer for Windows and Linux allows for the creation of bootable USB drives or installation alongside an existing operating system. UEFI secure boot is also supported via a signed bootloader and kernel.
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Storage sessions allow a single USB drive to hold multiple named sessions with separate applications, files, and settings. These sessions can be copied with F4, renamed with F6, and easily transferred between different computers.
Disk management and changes to add-ons
A built-in graphical partition manager supports disk creation, resizing, and formatting, along with tools for encryption and file management. Also included are integrations for virtual environments such as VirtualBox, VMware, and SPICE.
The system now uses OverlayFS instead of AUFS. As a result, the enable and disable commands can no longer dynamically load or unload additional files during a current session. However, additional files can still be included before the system boots.
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