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Also known as AntiX Linux, Antix Linux

antiX () 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, it provides an ISO image in which Runit is set as the default init system. The declared goal of the developers is to significantly extend the useful life of existing old & new computers by specifically selecting efficient software and operating sys

Key facts

OS.name
antiX
OS.screenshot
07 Multitasking Demo.jpg
OS.family
Linux (Unix-like)
OS.working state
Current
OS.source model
Open source
OS.latest release version
antiX 26 "Stephen Kapos"
OS.marketing target
older PCs
OS.update model
Long-term support LTS
OS.package manager
APT
OS.supported platforms
IA-32, x64
OS.kernel type
Monolithic (Linux kernel)
OS.userland
GNU
OS.ui
Rox-IceWM, Fluxbox, IceWM, JWM, herbstluftwm
OS.license
GPL version 2
OS.tagline
systemd and elogind free

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Official website
antixlinux.com
Image
AntiXonTatung5213.jpg
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software version identifier
23.2
inception
2013-01-01
Commons category
AntiX
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  • Distribution motto
  • Features
  • Window managers
  • Flavors
  • Releases
  • See also
  • References
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antiX () 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, it provides an ISO image in which Runit is set as the default init system. The declared goal of the developers is to significantly extend the useful life of existing old & new computers by specifically selecting efficient software and operating system components.

antiX reflects technical influences from distributions such as sidux, TinyMe, Puppy, Absolute, and SliTaz. These influences are incorporated into current versions of the operating system.

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