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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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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.

Technical Specs Comparison
Artix LinuxantiX
ArchBaseDebian (Stable)
pacman / pkgPackage Managerapt / deb
Dinit, OpenRC, runit, s6Init Systemdinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
Latest Version26
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 2, 2026Release DateMarch 21, 2026
x86_64i686
Architecture
x86_64i686
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceFluxboxIceWMJWM
Desktops
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceFluxboxIceWMJWM