Slackware 12.2
Slackware 12.2 was released on Dec 11, 2008 and reached end of life on Dec 9, 2013. It no longer receives security updates.
Slackware 12.2 support timeline
Dec 11, 2008Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Dec 9, 2013
Slackware 12.2 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| End of life | Security updates stop. endoflife.date’s listed end of support. |
Source: endoflife.date, fetched Oct 6, 2026. Status as of Oct 7, 2026. Support scope varies by project; confirm on the official site.
What to do now that Slackware 12.2 is end of life
Running an end-of-life release means new vulnerabilities in the kernel, browser libraries, and system packages stay unpatched. The next supported step is Slackware 15.0.
Check Slackware’s official documentation for the supported upgrade path before moving to a new major version, and back up your data first.
Other Slackware versions
| Version | Released | End of life |
|---|---|---|
| Slackware 14.0 | Sep 28, 2012 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Slackware 13.37 | Apr 28, 2011 | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Slackware 13.1 | May 24, 2010 | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Slackware 13.0 | Aug 28, 2009 | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Slackware 12.2 | Dec 11, 2008 | Dec 9, 2013 |
Slackware 12.2: common questions
When does Slackware 12.2 reach end of life?
Slackware 12.2 reached end of life on Dec 9, 2013, according to endoflife.date.
Is Slackware 12.2 still supported?
No. Slackware 12.2 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Slackware 15.0 to stay supported.
When was Slackware 12.2 released?
Slackware 12.2 was released on Dec 11, 2008.
What should I upgrade Slackware 12.2 to?
Slackware 15.0 is the next release that is still supported.