“ZipSlack” is a special version of Slackware Linux. It's an
already installed copy of Slackware that's ready to run from your DOS or
Windows partition. It's a basic installation, you do not get everything
that comes with Slackware. If you want everything with ZipSlack, then you
should try “BigSlack”.
ZipSlack gets its name from the form it's distributed in, a big .ZIP file.
Users of DOS and Windows will probably be familiar with these files. They
are compressed archives. The ZipSlack archive contains everything you need
to get up and running with Slackware.
It is important to note that ZipSlack and BigSlack are significantly
different than a regular installation. Even though they function the
same and contain the same programs, their intended audiences and
functions differ. Several advantages and disadvantages of ZipSlack
and BigSlack are discussed below.
One last thing, you should always review the documentation included in the
actual ZipSlack or BigSlack directory. It contains the latest information
regarding installation, booting, and general use of the product.
Uses the DOS filesystem, which is slower than a native Linux
filesystem.
Will not work with Windows NT.