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 systemdinit system, instead, antiX provides images in which either SysVinit or Runit are set as the default init system.[4]
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]
AntiX 23.1 using IceWMStarting 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]
^ abanticapitalista (22 February 2024). "antiX-23.1 released – antiX Linux". antixlinux.com. Thessaloniki, Greece: antiX Linux. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
^"antiX-FAQ antiX-FAQ". download.tuxfamily.org. November 7, 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
