Slackware 14.1
Slackware 14.1 was released on Nov 7, 2013 and reached end of life on Jan 1, 2024. It no longer receives security updates.
Slackware 14.1 support timeline
Nov 7, 2013Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Jan 1, 2024
Slackware 14.1 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 14.1 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 15.0 | Feb 3, 2022 | Not announced |
| Slackware 14.2 | Jul 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| 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 14.1: common questions
When does Slackware 14.1 reach end of life?
Slackware 14.1 reached end of life on Jan 1, 2024, according to endoflife.date.
Is Slackware 14.1 still supported?
No. Slackware 14.1 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Slackware 15.0 to stay supported.
When was Slackware 14.1 released?
Slackware 14.1 was released on Nov 7, 2013.
What should I upgrade Slackware 14.1 to?
Slackware 15.0 is the next release that is still supported.