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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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Slackware Linux

The Official Release of Slackware Linux by Patrick Volkerding is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power, Slackware brings the best of all worlds to the table.

Technical Specs Comparison
Artix LinuxSlackware Linux
ArchBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Managertxz
Dinit, OpenRC, runit, s6Init SystemSysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version15.0
IntermediateDifficultyAdvanced
April 2, 2026Release DateFebruary 3, 2022
x86_64armi586s390
Architecture
x86_64armi586s390
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceBlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMaker
Desktops
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceBlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMaker