Slax 2026.11 is out, and this is more than a routine update. The lightweight Linux distribution has been rebuilt around Debian 13, with a Linux 6.12 kernel, a redesigned desktop and a graphical installer. The entire operating system still fits in a 512 MB download.
The new version adds a built-in AI assistant that can inspect the computer, troubleshoot problems and run commands. There’s also Secure Boot support, a partition manager, four virtual desktops, window previews and the ability to save multiple named sessions on one USB drive. One catch for longtime Slax users: the move from AUFS to OverlayFS means .sb modules can no longer be activated or deactivated while the system is running.
Slax is designed to run from a USB stick, making it useful as a portable desktop or a recovery system when Windows won’t boot. After three years without a new release, the developer has given it quite a makeover.
https://www.slax.org/blog/49064-Slax-2026.11-is-out.html
https://www.slax.org/changelog.php
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