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 announced the availability of the first release candidate for Absolute Linux 13.0, a lightweight modification of Slackware Linux for the desktop: "Absolute Linux 13.0 RC1 released. Pre-release that includes fixes for slapt-get and wicd, addition of a control panel, centralizing control and eliminating the sometimes confusing utilities menus. Big updates to Midori and Inkscape on repositories (under /CD2). New theme, new log on, Qt 4 up and running, several new applications along with Qt 4-based K3b. Overall a more cohesive look and simpler navigation. Wanted a release candidate so that 13.0 will not necessitate updates -- also wanted to have feedback on whether Midori is functional enough to become the default browser. (It uses about 1/3 the memory of Firefox in my tests.)" Visit the distribution's home page to read the release announcement. Download: absolute-13.0.rc1.iso (698MB, MD5).（责任编辑：A6）