So you agree it isn't strange for Linux to not work out of the box? Then why are you getting mad?
Since you're too pigheaded to realize this, let me come right out and tell you:
My Linux is not out of the box. I've had the same install for a few months now, since before Christmas. I used a 3rd party program without knowing how Linux updates.
Alright since you obviously have some sort of problem:
You broke slackware, asked here to fix it. Fine.
I post here and say it isn't uncommon for linux not to work out of the box (Meaning either right after an install or it's inability to revert to an earlier configuration in case of an error -- my point being you can break anything in Linux if you shake it slightly)
Get it now? Want a powerpoint?