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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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KaOS

KaOS is a desktop Linux distribution that features the latest version of the Noctalia desktop environment, the Calligra office suite, and other popular software applications that use the Qt toolkit. It was inspired by Arch Linux, but the developers build their own packages which are available from in-house repositories.

Technical Specs Comparison
antiXKaOS
Debian (Stable)BaseIndependent
apt / debPackage Managerpacman / pkg
dinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
26Latest Version2026.02
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 21, 2026Release DateFebruary 15, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
FluxboxIceWMJWMniriNoctalia
Desktops
FluxboxIceWMJWMniriNoctalia