antiX
antiX (/ˈæntɪks/) is a Linux distribution, originally based on MEPIS, which itself is based on the Debian stable distribution. 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.
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
|---|---|
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Latest release | antiX 23.1 "Arditi del Popolo" / February 22, 2024 |
| 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 |
| 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.
- 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.
- Starting with version 23.1 antiX has new apps: antiX TV, antiX Radio, Finder, antiX SAMBA manager, and several others.
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