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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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ArchBANG Linux

ArchBang Linux is a lightweight distribution based on Arch Linux. Using the labwc Wayland compositor, it is fast, up-to-date and suitable for both desktop and portable systems.

Technical Specs Comparison
Artix LinuxArchBANG Linux
ArchBaseArch
pacman / pkgPackage Managerpacman / pkg
Dinit, OpenRC, runit, s6Init Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version2012.12
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 2, 2026Release DateJanuary 10, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfcelabwcmangowm
Desktops
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfcelabwcmangowm