installing Slackware Linux
Slackware Linux is one of the oldest Linux distributions remaining. Over the years, it has stayed true to its roots and form.
Here's what the author, Patrick Volkerding has to say about it.
The Slackware Philosophy
Since its first release in April of 1993...
What is machine id
The /etc/machine-id file contains the unique machine ID of the local system that is set during installation or boot.
The machine ID is usually generated from a random source during system installation or first boot and stays constant for all subsequent boots. Optionally, for...