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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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pearOS

pearOS is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution which features a macOS-like theme and icons on top of the KDE Plasma desktop. Some of the distribution's features include a custom system installer called pearOS Installer, a pearOS welcome application, and the GNOME Files file manager.

Technical Specs Comparison
antiXpearOS
Debian (Stable)BaseArch
apt / debPackage Managerpacman / pkg
dinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
26Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 21, 2026Release DateApril 8, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
FluxboxIceWMJWMKDE Plasma
Desktops
FluxboxIceWMJWMKDE Plasma