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{{Short description|Linux distribution}}

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{{Infobox OS

| name = VectorLinux

| screenshot = VectorLinux 7 GOLD.png

| screenshot_size = 300px

| caption = Standard Edition Gold 7.0

| developer = Robert S. Lange; Darrell Stavem

| family = [[Linux]] = ([[Unix-like]])

| source_model = [[Open-source software|Open source]]

| working_state = CurrentDiscontinued

| latest_release_version = VL 7.2<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forum.vectorlinux.com/index.php?topic=19139.0|title=Vectorlinux 7.2 final has been released|date=28 August 2017|access-date=10 July 2019|archive-date=5 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805221941/http://forum.vectorlinux.com/index.php?topic=19139.0|url-status=dead}}</ref>

| latest_release_version = VL 7.1<ref>[http://distrowatch.com/?newsid=08994 Distribution Release: VectorLinux 7.1]</ref>

<!-- If you update this, don't forget to update [[Comparison of Linux distributions]] -->| latest_release_date = {{Start date and age|2017|08|28}}

| supported_platforms = [[x86-64]], [[i486]]<ref>{{cite web |title=VectorLinux |url=https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=vector |website=DistroWatch |access-date=19 September 2019}}</ref>

| latest_release_date = {{Start date and age|2015|06|27}}

| kernel_type = [[Monolithic kernel|Monolithic]] ([[Linux Kernel|Linux]])

| ui = [[Xfce]], [[KDE]], [[LXDE]], [[Openbox]], [[JWM]], [[IceWM]]

| license = Various

| website = !Dead Link! = {{URL|www.vectorlinux.com}} see external links

}}

'''VectorLinux''', abbreviated VL, iswas a [[Linux distribution]] for the [[x86]] platform based on the [[Slackware]] Linux distribution, originally developed by Canadian developers Robert S. Lange and Darell Stavem. Since version 7 the Standard Edition is also available for the [[x86-64]] platform, known as VLocity64 7.<ref name="VLocity64 7.0">{{cite web |url=http://vectorlinux.com/news/VLocity-64-7.0 |title=VLocity-64-7.0 |year=2012 |accessdateaccess-date=2012-08-29 August 2012|quote=The final release of VLocity Linux 64-7.0 is now available|archive-date=19 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919183329/http://vectorlinux.com/news/VLocity-64-7.0|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Editions==

Four editions of VectorLinux are maintained: SOHO, Standard, Light and Live.

===SOHO Edition (Discontinued after version 7.0)===

The SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) Edition is designed for modern computers and is based on the [[KDE]] desktop environment. Applications include [[LibreOffice]], [[Java (programming language)|Java]], the [[GIMP]], [[Xsane]], [[CUPS]], [[Xara Xtreme]], financial applications, and others. A deluxe edition of SOHO, which contains additional applications, is also available.

===Standard Edition===

Standard Edition is a freely downloadable distribution based on [[Xfce]] and specifically designed for use on older computers with slower processors and less RAM. The Deluxe Standard Version contains the standard edition plus numerous additional applications specific to that VL version. The CD includes many extra applications which you can add to build the system which best fits your requirements. Additional included applications are [[KDE]], OpenOffice.orgLibreoffice and GIMP among many others.

===Light Edition===

The Light Edition is designed for older computers with limited hardresources. diskVersion space7. It2 is based upon the [[LXDE]], [[Openbox]], [[IceWM]] and [[Fluxbox]] DEs/window managersmanager. It is supplied with [[Opera (web browser)|Opera]]Seamonkey as the browser/email/chat client/html editor and includes some of the applications found in the Standard Edition. Additional applications are available through the package manager or by compiling user applications. Light Edition is usable even on computers with only 64256 MB of RAM.

===Live Edition===

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The [[SuperGamer]] distribution is based on the ''VectorLinux'' code base.

Version 7.1 does not have a live edition.

Version 7.2 Standard (XFCE) has a live edition. Version 7.2 Light (IceWM) does not have a live edition.

==Features==

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VL-APT (now deprecated) and gslapt are configured by default to use Vector's repository, which offers the majority of most users' needs. However, alternative sources, including mirrors of the official archives around the world, can be added through their respective configuration menus, or directly, through the textual slapt-getrc configuration. There is criticism, at least partially justified, regarding the size of the Vector package selection. These deficiencies have stimulated significant volunteer and developer response, and many desired software packages have now entered the Vector repository.

In fact, it is not uncommon to use the information in /etc/slackware-version in Vector to download and install Slackware packages from LinuxPackages.(dot)net, a common [[Slackware]] repository, GnomeSlackBuild, etc.<ref name="Slackware Packages">{{cite web |url=http://vectorlinux.osuosl.org/docs/vl58/manuals/vl5_slaptget_en.html |title=VectorLinux v5.8 (Manual): Slackware Packages |year=2007 |accessdateaccess-date=2007-09-11 |quote=VectorLinux is able to install Slackware packages. |archive-date=2007-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070821210711/http://vectorlinux.osuosl.org/docs/vl58/manuals/vl5_slaptget_en.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Vector Linux uses .tlz packages (LZMA-packed), though .tbz and .tgz are supported too. Pkgtools are taken from Tukaani Linux project and are non-standard - there are improvements over standard pkgtools in speed of operation, but have not been updated for a while.

==See also==

{{Portal|Free and open-source software}}

* [[List of Linux distributions]]

* [[Comparison of Linux distributions]]

==References==

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==External links==

* {Dead Link! {Official website| was www.vectorlinux.com} found @ {{URL|archiveos.org/vector/}} or {{URL|distro.ibiblio.org/vectorlinux/}}

* {{DistroWatch|vector|NAME=VectorLinux}}

* [http://www.osnews.com/story/25808/VectorLinux_7_Fast_Flexible_and_Supported VectorLinux 7: Fast, Flexible, and Supported - OS News]

* [http://www.oreillynet.com/linux/blog/2008/03/taking_a_good_long_look_at_vec.html Taking A Good Long Look At Vector Linux 5.9 Standard - O&#039;'Reilly Linux DevCenter Blog]

* [http://www.tuxmachines.org/node/24148 Vector Linux 5.9: Light, fast Slackware-based distro | tuxmachines.org]

* [http://news.oreilly.com/2008/07/vector-linux-soho-59-deluxe-no-1.html Vector Linux SOHO 5.9 Deluxe -- Not Just For The Office - O'Reilly News]

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