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antiX

antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy-to-install Linux live CD distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch for x86 compatible systems. antiX offers users the "antiX Magic" in an environment suitable for old computers.

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Archcraft

Archcraft is a minimal Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. The project provides a graphical user interface using minimal window managers rather than full featured desktop environments.

Technical Specs Comparison
antiXArchcraft
Debian (Stable)BaseArch
apt / debPackage Managerpacman / pkg
dinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
26Latest Version2026.05.12
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 21, 2026Release DateMay 13, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
FluxboxIceWMJWMbspwmMATEOpenbox
Desktops
FluxboxIceWMJWMbspwmMATEOpenbox