Slackware Linux End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates

Latest Release: 15.0 (Stable) (February 03, 2022)

17 Slackware Linux versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Slackware Linux 14.2 (EOL date: Jan 01, 2024) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Slackware Linux 15.0 (Stable) is the current supported release. Also see Alpine Linux lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.

Slackware Linux end of life dates timeline — release schedule chart of the 8 most recent Slackware Linux versions, mapping security support windows against their EOL dates — Slackware Linux end of life dates and end of support (EOS) dates shown as a release schedule — support windows for the 8 most recent Slackware Linux releases of 18 total. Each bar runs from the release date to the end of security support, with the dashed line marking today. Exact Slackware Linux EOL, EOS and EOSL dates for every version are listed in the tables below.

Currently Supported Slackware Linux Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (1)

Release	Released	Security Support
15.0 (Stable)	Feb 03, 2022 (4 years and 7 months ago)	Active

Slackware Linux End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (17)

Release	Released	Security Support
14.2	Jul 01, 2016 (10 years and 2 months ago)	Jan 01, 2024 (2 years and 8 months ago)
14.1	Nov 07, 2013 (12 years and 10 months ago)	Jan 01, 2024 (2 years and 8 months ago)
14.0	Sep 28, 2012 (13 years and 11 months ago)	Jan 01, 2024 (2 years and 8 months ago)
13.37	Apr 28, 2011 (15 years and 4 months ago)	Jul 05, 2018 (8 years and 2 months ago)
13.1	May 24, 2010 (16 years and 3 months ago)	Jul 05, 2018 (8 years and 2 months ago)

13.0	Aug 28, 2009 (17 years ago)	Jul 05, 2018 (8 years and 2 months ago)
12.2	Dec 11, 2008 (17 years and 9 months ago)	Dec 09, 2013 (12 years and 9 months ago)
12.1	May 02, 2008 (18 years and 4 months ago)	Dec 09, 2013 (12 years and 9 months ago)
12.0	Jul 02, 2007 (19 years and 2 months ago)	Aug 01, 2012 (14 years and 1 month ago)
11.0	Oct 03, 2006 (19 years and 11 months ago)	Aug 01, 2012 (14 years and 1 month ago)
10.2	Sep 15, 2005 (21 years ago)	Aug 01, 2012 (14 years and 1 month ago)
10.1	Feb 07, 2005 (21 years and 7 months ago)	Aug 01, 2012 (14 years and 1 month ago)
10.0	Jun 23, 2004 (22 years and 2 months ago)	Aug 01, 2012 (14 years and 1 month ago)
9.1	Sep 26, 2003 (22 years and 11 months ago)	Aug 01, 2012 (14 years and 1 month ago)
9.0	Mar 18, 2003 (23 years and 6 months ago)	Aug 01, 2012 (14 years and 1 month ago)
8.1	Jun 19, 2002 (24 years and 3 months ago)	Aug 01, 2012 (14 years and 1 month ago)
8.0	Jul 01, 2001 (25 years and 2 months ago)	Mar 29, 2003 (23 years and 5 months ago)

Slackware Linux End of Life & Support Summary

Which Slackware Linux Versions Are Currently Supported?

Slackware Linux currently has 1 supported release. Slackware Linux 15.0 (Stable) is the latest. Also see TrueNAS EOSL information for related end-of-life information.

Slackware Linux End of Life (EOL) Version History

17 Slackware Linux releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Slackware Linux 14.2 reached EOL on Jan 01, 2024. Slackware Linux 15.0 (Stable) is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.