Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about Salix? You’re not alone. This FAQ section answers some of the most common questions we receive from users, covering everything from basic concepts to troubleshooting and more. Browse through the questions and answers below to see if we’ve already addressed your concern.

• Can I Use Third Party Repositories?
• How to Enable the root User
• How to Get an Extra Console in the Salix Installer
• Is Flatpak Available in Salix?
• How Do I Change the Default System Hostname?
• Icons Missing in the Xfce Menu
• How Do I Install a txz/tgz File I Found Online?
• How to Install the Kernel Source
• How to Play Multimedia Files
• Package Manager Wants to Downgrade Packages
• How to Get Notifications for Package Updates
• Packages that are Different from Slackware
• How to Read the Salix Man Page
• SalixLive Passwords
• Can I Use slackpkg in Salix?
• How Much Disk Space Does Salix Need
• How Do I Upgrade to Xfce 4.18?
• How Do I Upgrade to Xfce 4.20?
• Why Was Salix Created?