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Artix Linux

Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

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AerynOS

AerynOS is an independently-developed, rolling-release Linux distribution designed for general desktop use. Its main features include the GNOME desktop, a custom package manager called "moss", atomic updates with rollback options, a package build system called "boulder", and smart boot management with complex EFI configuration through a utility called "blsforme".

Technical Specs Comparison
Artix LinuxAerynOS
ArchBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Managermoss / flatpak, moss
Dinit, OpenRC, runit, s6Init Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version2026.01
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 2, 2026Release DateJanuary 31, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceCOSMICGNOME
Desktops
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceCOSMICGNOME