Absolute Linux是Slackware Linux的轻量级修改。它包含了一些实用工具以使配置和维护变得容易，它还包含很多通用桌面和因特网应用程序，它们被安装和配置为与菜单、应用及MIME类型紧密结合。Absolute Linux的窗口环境是IceWM，它采用ROX作为其文件管理器。

        Paul Sherman has released Absolute Linux 12.2.5, a lightweight desktop distribution based on Slackware's "current" branch: "Absolute Linux 12.2.5 released. New Linux kernel, new package format, new Python. Every single package has been at least re-packed, modified or updated. Interface updated along with Linux kernel, Python, packaging system which is now TXZ and, due to higher compression, the main release contains much more than previously: OpenOffice.org and Java, as well as many other applications, now fit on a single CD. PCMan file manager and Rox have both been modified to work seamlessly with the TXZ package archives, as well as the new 'Add/Remove Programs' item in root menu. New volume control (now in system tray). New theme, more complete file type handling." Visit the project's home page to read the brief release announcement. Download: absolute-12.2.5.iso (685MB).（责任编辑：A6）