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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
antiXVanilla OS
Debian (Stable)BaseDebian
apt / debPackage Managerdeb (APT)
dinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
26Latest Version22.10
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 21, 2026Release DateJuly 28, 2024
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
FluxboxIceWMJWMGNOME
Desktops
FluxboxIceWMJWMGNOME