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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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PikaOS Linux

PikaOS Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's cutting-edge "Unstable" branch, optimised for gaming. It is designed to provide out-of-the-box gaming experience, excellent performance with up-to-date drivers and custom-tweaked Linux kernel, and a choice of GNOME or KDE Plasma desktops, with separate editions that use the Hyprland Wayland compositor.

Technical Specs Comparison
antiXPikaOS Linux
Debian (Stable)BaseDebian (Unstable)
apt / debPackage Managerdeb, flatpak
dinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
26Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 21, 2026Release DateApril 4, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
FluxboxIceWMJWMCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri
Desktops
FluxboxIceWMJWMCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri