antiX (/ˈæntɪks/) is aLinux distribution, originally based onMEPIS, which itself is based on theDebian stable distribution.[4] 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.[5]
The distribution is lightweight and designed for older PCs, including a 'Legacy' 5.10 kernel for older computers and a 'Modern' 6.1 kernel which provides better hardware support for more recent PCs.[1] It has a large app selection from both Debian and antiX repositories,[6] and does not usesystemd orelogind.
Starting with version 19, antiX offerssysVinit andrunit as a choice for the init system.
Starting with version 22, antiX is offeredelogind-free for both 32-bit and 64-bit architecture.[7]
Starting with version 23.1, antiX has new apps: antiX TV, antiX Radio, Finder, antiX SAMBA manager, and several others.[8]
Starting with version 23.2, antiX Full comes with two kernels: Legacy 5.10 and Modern 6.1.[1]
antiX has extensive support for "live CD" and "live USB" modes, booting quickly and running independently of the system's disk.[9]
antiX is available forIA-32 (32-bit) andx86-64 (64-bit) architectures, and comes in four versions:[12][8]
Full, IncludesX, four window managers,LibreOffice suite, and a 'Package Installer' which allows installation of a full range of applications (1.7 GB)
Base, Includes X, four 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, enables the user to have total control over the install (520 MB)
net, No X, command-line installer without encryption, enables the user to have total control, 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.[13] MX Linux usesXfce as the defaultdesktop environment,[14] is based directly onDebian Stable, and gives solid performance from a medium-sized footprint. Since November 2016,MX Linux is listed as a separate distro on DistroWatch.[15]
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