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GoblinX is a Linux distribution based on Slackware and is a Live CD.
GoblinX is a Live-CD based on the Slackware distribution.
It is directed towards those desktop users and features a customized desktop. GoblinX contains some of the most often used applications for Linux.
GoblinX employs a modular system that allows the user to add extra software applications to the live CD while using it or by building the ISO file. These modules can be created by the user with the tools included. There are official modules available, and creation of customized modules is also possible.
GoblinX installs onto a computer off of the CD using on-the-fly decompression.
The first screen that appears after booting allows the user to choose the kernel image and add parameters to the system, also known as "cheat codes", such as choosing to enable or disable certain "modules", choosing a non-default password, and/or selecting a screen resolution. However, one could just press "ENTER" at this prompt to initiate the default system settings, as GoblinX will attempt to auto-configure itself without any additional parameters.
The graphical boot uses Bootsplash, which displays thumbnails of each of the three available window managers. As usual in Bootsplash-enabled kernels, if one wishes to see the inner workings of the kernel while is booting just press F2, and the boot messages will be displayed instead.
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