Slackware - should a programmer know about it?

Question

linux

I have already asked a similar question . I'll ask again.
I was interested in Slackware for its flexibility. In addition, the phrase “if you know slack, you know Linux” is everywhere. I want to put it on a desktop machine and use it as the main OS. I mostly do programming on PC (C++, QT / C#, .NET). Goal: "a little" sex with Linux and its deeper study.
The answers to the previous question were different. Some said "definitely worth it." Others - “you're a programmer, why do you need to poke around in slack? Stay on Debian!"

It turns out that if I write programs, then I should not go into Slackware? It’s just that one of my acquaintances once told me “do what is interesting, you will know well - there will be a demand for you - there will be money.” And I am confused by statements like “learn one thing, you won’t have time everywhere!”

I ask for advice: to teach or not to teach?

Answer 1

“if you know slack, you know Linux” well, this is one of the versions.
If you have the time and desire to get into Linux (rather than %distrib_name% Linux and Linux) there are better options (in decreasing order of hardcore and increasing share of %distrib_name% Linux):

• Linux From Scratch Series
• Gentoo Linux. Handbook - a storehouse of knowledge
• Arch Linux - Friendly version of Gentoo
• Debian is a great choice for a server
• Ubuntu is a great choice for the home

If you like Slackware and it suits you, install it. But you should understand that this is not a silver bullet, and each distribution has its own nuances anyway.

Answer 2

to teach… not to teach…
There is a desire, try to install, adjust the environment for yourself. Find out if you need it or not. IMHO, the programmer needs Slackware more than the admin. :) In the sense that it is always useful to get acquainted with other people's engineering ideas.
PS I didn't install it myself. :)

Answer 3

Slaka is my first Linux distribution. Then he tried others, but again returned to him. My opinion - since such a question arises - put it and try it. Spend a week (maximum) to understand if you want to continue dating or not.