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Absolute Linux vs cdist

A side-by-side look at Absolute Linux and cdist. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Absolute Linux

Absolute Linux

Os & Utilities

Absolute Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Slackware that focuses on ease of use, stability, and speed. It uses the IceWM window manager by default for a fast but usable desktop experience.

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cdist

cdist

System & Hardware

cdist is an open source configuration management tool written in Python. It allows system administrators to define the configuration of servers and deploy it to multiple machines in parallel. cdist works by running small scripts called 'manifests' on remote hosts.

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