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CachyOS

CachyOS is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It focuses on speed and security optimisations - the default Linux kernel is heavily optimised using the BORE (Burst-Oriented Response Enhancer) scheduler, while the desktop packages are compiled with LTO, x86-64-v3 and x86-64-v4, Zen 4 optimization, security flags and performance improvements.

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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
CachyOSantiX
ArchBaseDebian (Stable)
pacman / pkgPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemdinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
260426Latest Version26
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 26, 2026Release DateMarch 21, 2026
x86_64x86-64-v3i686
Architecture
x86_64x86-64-v3i686
bspwmBudgieCinnamonCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaLXDELXQtMATEniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfireXfceFluxboxIceWMJWM
Desktops
bspwmBudgieCinnamonCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaLXDELXQtMATEniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfireXfceFluxboxIceWMJWM