Slackware 13.0
Slackware 13.0 was released on Aug 28, 2009 and reached end of life on Jul 5, 2018. It no longer receives security updates.
Slackware 13.0 support timeline
Aug 28, 2009Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Jul 5, 2018
Slackware 13.0 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 13.0 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 14.1 | Nov 7, 2013 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| 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 13.0: common questions
When does Slackware 13.0 reach end of life?
Slackware 13.0 reached end of life on Jul 5, 2018, according to endoflife.date.
Is Slackware 13.0 still supported?
No. Slackware 13.0 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Slackware 15.0 to stay supported.
When was Slackware 13.0 released?
Slackware 13.0 was released on Aug 28, 2009.
What should I upgrade Slackware 13.0 to?
Slackware 15.0 is the next release that is still supported.