antiX
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antiX (/ˈæntɪks/) is a Linux distribution, originally based on MEPIS, which itself is based on the Debian stable distribution.[3] antiX initially replaced the MEPIS KDE desktop environment with the Fluxbox and IceWM window managers, making it suitable for older, less powerful x86-based systems. Unlike Debian, antiX does not use the systemd init system, instead, antiX provides images where either SysVinit or Runit are set as the default init system.[4]
OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
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Working state | Current |
Source model | Open source |
Latest release | antiX 23.1 "Arditi del Popolo"[1] / February 22, 2024; 2 months ago (2024-02-22) |
Update method | Long-term support LTS |
Package manager | APT |
Platforms | IA-32, x64 |
Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux kernel) |
Userland | GNU |
Default user interface | Rox-IceWM, Fluxbox, IceWM, JWM, herbstluftwm[2] |
License | GPL version 2 |
Official website | antixlinux |
It is lightweight and suitable for older computers, while also providing cutting edge kernel and applications, as well as updates and additions via the apt-get package system and Debian-compatible repositories.[5]
- Starting with version 19 antiX offers sysVinit and runit as a choice for the init system.
- Starting with version 22 antiX is offered elogind-free for both 32-bit and 64-bit architecture.[6]
- Starting with version 23.1 antiX has new apps: antiX TV, antiX Radio, Finder, antiX SAMBA manager, and several others.[1]