antiX (/ˈæntɪks/) is aLinux distribution, originally based onMEPIS, which itself is based on theDebian stable distribution.[3] antiX initially replaced the MEPISKDE desktop environment with theFluxbox andIceWM window managers, making it suitable for older, less powerful x86-based systems. Unlike Debian, antiX does not use thesystemdinit system; instead, it provides images in which eitherSysVinit orRunit are set as the default init system.[4]
It is lightweight and suitable for older computers, while also providing cutting edgekernel and applications, as well as updates and additions via theapt-get package system and Debian-compatiblerepositories.[5]
AntiX 23.1 usingIceWMStarting with version 19 antiX offerssysVinit andrunit 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.[7]
Starting with version 23.2 antiX Full comes with two kernels: Legacy 5.10 and Modern 6.1[1]
antiX comes with a default Desktop built on top ofROX or Zzzfm File Managers,GTK library andIceWM as aWindow Manager.[8] antiX-full and antiX-base include these window managers:
Lightweight: Rox-IceWM (default),IceWM and ZzzFM-IceWM. (Stacking WM)
Minimalist: Rox-Fluxbox,Fluxbox and ZzzFM-Fluxbox. (Stacking WM)
Very minimalist: Rox-JWM, JWM[9] and ZzzFM-JWM. (Stacking WM)
Running theROX or Zzzfm variants provides desktop icons and a drag-and-drop function. Conky provides system monitor availability.
antiX is available forIA-32 (32-bit) andx86-64 (64-bit) architectures, and comes in four versions:[10][7]
Full, IncludesX, 4 window managers, LibreOffice suite, and a 'Package Installer' which allows installation of a full range of applications (1.7 GB)
Base, Includes X, 4 window managers, and a 'Package Installer' which allows the user to choose their own application suite (1 GB)
Core, No X, command-line installer without encryption, which enables the user to have total control over the install (520 MB)
net, No X, command-line installer without encryption, which enables the user to have total control with no desktop environment by default (220 MB)
These four AntiX versions were joined by MEPIS in 2014, developed in cooperation with theMEPIS Community to formMX Linux.[11] MX Linux usesXfce as the defaultdesktop environment,[12] is based directly onDebian Stable, is highly stable and gives solid performance from a medium-sized footprint. As of November 2016,MX Linux is now listed as a separate distro on DistroWatch.[13]
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