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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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Besgnulinux

Besgnulinux is a lightweight, desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's "stable" branch. Using the JWM window manager, it is designed to be fast, lightweight and easy to use, suitable for older and low-specification computers.

Technical Specs Comparison
Artix LinuxBesgnulinux
ArchBaseDebian (Stable)
pacman / pkgPackage Managerapt / deb
Dinit, OpenRC, runit, s6Init Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version4
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 2, 2026Release DateMay 24, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceJWM
Desktops
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceJWM