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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

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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
PCLinuxOSantiX
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable)
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerapt / deb
SysVInit Systemdinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
2023.07Latest Version26
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
July 30, 2023Release DateMarch 21, 2026
x86_64i686
Architecture
x86_64i686
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfceFluxboxIceWM
Desktops
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfceFluxboxIceWM