Definition: Rewrite each original sentence in order to make it easier to understand by non-native speakers of English. You can do so by replacing complex words with simpler synonyms (i.e. paraphrasing), deleting unimportant information (i.e. compression), and/or splitting a long complex sentence into several simpler ones. The final simplified sentences need to be grammatical, fluent, and retain the main ideas of their original counterparts without altering their meanings.
Input: Since its creation, the distribution has become very different from Slackware in most regards while still maintaining compatibility with its binary packages.

Since its creation, the distribution has become very different from Slackware while still being compatible with its binary packages.