Slax is an open source, lightweight Linux operating system and utility package. It is designed to be fast, efficient, and user-friendly, with a minimalistic user interface. It is based on the Slackware Linux distribution and uses the same package management system. Slax provides a selection of applications and utilities for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office productivity, multimedia, and more. It also includes a wide range of development tools, such as compilers, libraries, and debuggers. In addition, Slax includes a number of specialized tools for system administrators, such as a powerful backup utility, a powerful text editor, and an SSH server. Slax is also highly customizable and can be tailored to suit the needs of any user.
Discontinued It seems that the project is no longer updated (no release candidate since 2012, no stable release since 2008), but still fully functional.