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SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a set of Debian-based desktop Linux distributions. The project provides separate editions with KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE and Xfce desktops, as well as a lightweight flavour featuring the Openbox window manager.

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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
SparkyLinuxantiX
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseDebian (Stable)
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemdinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysV
Semi-RollingRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
2026.03Latest Version26
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 15, 2026Release DateMarch 21, 2026
x86_64i686
Architecture
x86_64i686
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceFluxboxIceWMJWM
Desktops
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceFluxboxIceWMJWM