antiX 26
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Description
antiX is a lightweight Debian-based live distribution designed to work without systemd or elogind on both older and newer x86 computers. antiX 26 provides Full and Core images with a choice of runit, SysVinit, dinit, s6-rc and s6-66 init systems.
Who is antiX for?
antiX is primarily suited to daily desktop use, study, web browsing and productivity; older computers, modest hardware and lightweight virtual machines. Before choosing it, compare the current release lifecycle with the length of support required for the machine. This distribution is based on debian, which influences package formats, repositories and much of the available documentation. The listed desktop environment is IceWM, Fluxbox, JWM and herbstluftwm; confirm its memory, graphics and accessibility requirements on the official project site. The best choice depends on hardware support, preferred software, update policy and the amount of system administration the user wants to perform.
Before installing
Read the release notes and installation guide before downloading. Select an image that matches the processor architecture and intended use: desktop, server, live media, virtual machine or another published edition. Test Wi-Fi, graphics, audio, storage and suspend from live media when that option is available. Back up important files before repartitioning, encryption changes or dual-boot installation. Download from an official project page or mirror, compare the published SHA-256 checksum, and verify a signed checksum when the project provides one. After installation, apply updates before adding third-party repositories or drivers.
Advantages
- Suitable for modest hardware or lightweight virtual machines, subject to the selected edition.
- Benefits from the package ecosystem and documentation associated with its debian lineage.
Limitations
- Hardware support, upgrade policy and available editions should be confirmed in the current official documentation.
Distribution details
- System type
- linux_distribution
- Based on
- debian
- Desktop
- IceWM, Fluxbox, JWM and herbstluftwm
- Updates
- Stable releases
- Categories
- desktop, light
Installation requirements
- Architectures
- x86_64x86
- Memory
- Not yet verified
- Storage
- Not yet verified
- Firmware
- Consult the installation guide
Requirements vary by desktop edition and installer. Confirm graphics, firmware, memory and free-space requirements in the current official installation guide.
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After installing antiX
Six post-installation checks based on project documentation. Commands are examples for your own system, not an automatic installation script. Review your edition and current release notices first.
Use the documented APT update sequence
From an authorized root terminal, refresh package information and review the full upgrade transaction.
Before you continue: Back up personal files first. Inspect removals and stop on dependency errors.
Read project documentation: Use the documented APT update sequenceapt update && apt dist-upgradeChoose the package tool for your edition
Full includes graphical package tools such as Synaptic and package-installer. For Core, consult the terminal package-management instructions.
Read project documentation: Choose the package tool for your editionCheck connectivity
Verify your wired or wireless connection using the networking tools described in the FAQ.
Read project documentation: Check connectivityIdentify the installed init system
antiX 26 supports several init systems. Check which one you installed before following service-management instructions; do not assume systemd.
Read project documentation: Identify the installed init systemAdjust the lightweight desktop
Use the antiX desktop and Control Centre documentation to configure the session, appearance and input preferences.
Read project documentation: Adjust the lightweight desktopKeep backups separate from experiments
IsosLinux precaution: copy personal files to a separate destination before changing kernels, init systems or repositories. A successful package upgrade does not verify your backup.
Read project documentation: Keep backups separate from experiments