SARPi Project - Slacking on a Raspberry Pi

Slackware AArch64 • 64-bit ARM powered

Welcome to SARPi

The SARPi Project is a Linux community effort by individuals who are very keen enthusiasts and proponents of Slackware Linux and Raspberry Pi computers. The Slackware operating system is available for 32-bit and 64-bit architectures on ARM-based hardware platforms, just the same as conventional desktop PCs. With the amount of ARM-based computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices available today, that's a lot of computer hardware that Slackware can potentially run on. Installing Slackware Linux on Raspberry Pi computers is judicious, and a perfect combination of hardware and software, without a doubt. It's a truly remarkable operating system that ticks every box on any aspiring Linux user's checklist. From seasoned hardcore Linux purists, to network server administrators, to ardent command line interface users, to casual desktop cybernauts, Slackware covers all aspects of a Linux user's needs and requirements. For more information on Slackware Linux see the page on the left menu or visit the official Slackware Linux website. The absolute best thing you could ever do with Slackware Linux is to install it and use it.

The SARPi Project encourages all computer users, enthusiasts, and hobbyists to get involved in Slackware Linux. To further support and generate interest in running Slackware on Raspberry Pi devices, which the SARPi Project has done for over +11 years, there are custom purpose built SARPi installer images and packages available from the section. Slackware ARM 15.0 [32-bit] and Slackware AArch64 [64-bit] versions are supported by the SARPi Project. See the section for a full list of supported ARM devices.

There's also a step-by-step, end-to-end, "How to on a Raspberry Pi" tutorial to make it easier for new users to take those first few steps.

More information, including specific details with methodical stepped guidance, on how to build and create this software yourself can be found in the section.

The page contains fun and educational things to do after Slackware Linux has been installed, supported by , which includes a guide on Monitoring & Solving Thermal [Overheating] Issues on a Raspberry Pi.

NB: The SARPi Project is a Slackware community effort by individuals and is not officially supported or endorsed by Slackware Linux, Inc. or Raspberry Pi Ltd., or any of their respective members, trustees, partners, or associates. For all officially supported Slackware software please visit www.slackware.com.

* Please note that Slackware ARM 14.2 has been discontinued [End Of Life] by the developers but are still available for legacy users on this website.

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Install Slackware Linux on a Raspberry Pi

To start the SARPi 'How To install Slackware on a Raspberry Pi' tutorial, click the button on the left menu. Or, for less detailed instructions, see the SARPi.README file which accompanies each installer image.

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SARPi Project RSS Feed

For keeping apprised of any SARPi updates there's a available. Or use the for the RSS Feed Reader version.

It's taken for granted that those using this website are not complete novices to Linux, or the Raspberry Pi. Although, you may find it easy to follow even if you've not spent that much time in a Linux shell. Whether you're a beginner or an expert in Linux, or the Raspberry Pi, it's certainly worth giving Slackware Linux a try. For further information click on the left menu.

Please take time to visit...

Slackware.UK - Slackware Linux mirror services.

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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ powered by Slackware Linux

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Slackware Linux Wallpaper

Download a FREE Slackware Linux wallpaper for your desktop. It's called "Slacksplash" and was created using a free wallpaper, and a 3D Slackware logo, both downloaded from Google. It's simple and effective, yet quite eyecatching and, of course, totally cool!

Slacksplash wallpaper is available in the following resolutions:

640x480 [VGA] • 720x1280 [mobile] • 800x600 [SVGA] • 1024x600 [WSVGA] • 1024x768 [XGA]
1200x900 • 1200x1024 • 1280x720 [WXGA] • 1280x960 [SXGA−] • 1440x1080 [HDV]
1600x1200 [UXGA] • 1920x1080 [1080p] • 1920x1440 • 2560x1440 [WQHD]
2560x1600 [WQXGA] • 3840x2160 [4k] • 7680x4320 [8k] • 15360x8640 [16k]

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Support for Slackware Linux

It's always worth bearing in mind that the Slackware Linux project is funded entirely through donations. If you'd like to show your appreciation, and/or to support the development of Slackware, you're able to do so directly via Patrick Volkerding's PayPal.Me link, or Slackware Linux on Patreon.

If you're in need of help, or have something to contribute, one of the best places to get (and offer) support for Slackware Linux is on the Linux Questions Forum. Another valuable resource is the Slackware Documentation Project.

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Acknowledgements & Thanks

In recognition of SARPi Project contributors and influences ...

We would like to convey our most sincere thanks and gratitude to all those who contribute and/or have/had input into the SARPi Project. As well as all those who share their ideas, their work, and their experiences with Slackware (e.g. on SlackDocs) which continues to be a great asset.

Special thanks to Patrick Volkerding and the entire Slackware Team for creating and maintaining a truly wonderful Linux operating system. Additional thanks goes to alienBOB and Ponce (along with many others) for their SlackBuild scripts. A HUGE shoutout and continual thanks goes to Tadgy for the steadfast and unwavering Slackware.UK mirror services, where the SARPi Project downloads repository is kindly hosted. Thanks to the online community of Slackers at LinuxQuestions.org for all the constructive input and feedback, and to Mr Jackson ("Get the beers in?") for all the helpful advice and testing. Much respect and kudos to Dave Spencer @ Dave's Collective whose work has profoundly inspired and motivated us over the years (particularly when the SARPi Project was in its infancy) and still does! Without you, and people like you, the entire SARPi Project would not be where it is today!

THANK YOU ALL!

SARPi Project Team

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