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Artix Linux is a rolling-release distribution, based on Arch Linux.
It uses real init systems, because PID1 must be simple, secure and stable.
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Pros
Pro Choices for everything
Offers choices of which init system you want among dinit, openrc, runit & s6, versus other nonsystemd Linux Distros. Fast, lightweight, Arch software packages with AUR, incredible simple, choices of DEs on installation and, of course, you can add any other you may want, like XFCE. A real good choice for Linux Desktop.
Pro Configure your own system from scratch - like Gentoo but no compiling
Set up just how you want - meta-packages clean, not cluttered. Really fast, responsive OS even on older hardware.
Pro Close to bare Arch Linux
No learning curve if you're coming from Arch or any of its derivatives.
Pro Lightweight
Only the software you would need like Terminal emulator, file manager, media player and a browser.
Pro runit
Artix actively supports the runit init system known from Void Linux. Alternately, the OpenRC init system is available (known from Gentoo). Plus, with a little effort it could also be adapted to newer init systems currently being developed.
Pro Install base-only and customize to be your own system
Excellent option for the Linux user with great skills and information on hand.
Pro Flexibility
You can have a functional system in less than 10 mins using GUI installer OR you can do it "the Arch way".
Pro No systemd
Praying this PRO remains so! 01-09-2021 Arch moved to Systemd - how long will Artix stay true to the fork?
Pro Rolling distro
Applications are always kept up-to-date and there is no static ISO to reinstall from. This is another feature that helps the new user because they can do upgrades when it is convenient and there is no need to install a whole new operating system. Yes, it is true that many users of Linux shy away from rolling system, mostly because they have little or no experience with them. Today's rolling OS' such as Artix Linux are very well designed, extremely functional and, for the most part, very superbly tested.
Pro Great dark theme
The default dark theme of Artix is well-designed and integrated with most applications, whether Gtk or Qt. This may not seem important at first, but it is a great help for new Linux users. A consistent desktop makes the overall system easier to use. Plus, it is one more thing that the new user need not think about.
Pro Compatible with Arch repositories
It is fully compatible with almost all packages from community, extra, multilib and AUR.
Pro Easily configured for anyone to use
When you configure it correctly, even your grandmother can use this. You add pamac, add arch repos, and add what she needs.
Pro Runit
Artix actively supports the runit init system known from Void Linux. (Equally besides the OpenRC init system known from Gentoo).
Pro Exceptional User base
Friendly users and knowledgeable developers make Artix OS a joy to use as a daily driver.
Cons
Con Mirrors are slower out of the box
Mirros are located all over the world and users can choose whichever they want; this con is frivolous.
Con Few Arch packages might not be available yet
Developers are working migrating all packages into their own repositories while ensuring there's no systemd malware.
Con No security, not greatly tested
They stuff openrc and runit files directly from the master branch of either Gentoo or Void Linux into a PKGBUILD and call it stable.
Con Most packages are directly imported from Arch
They're cleaned of systemd dependencies first and built afresh though.
Con Small community
It has only a few developers and a small user-base.
Still, this isn't a bad thing. User base is growing. Plus, the smaller developer base allows the Artix developers more control over which way the OS is going.
Con Fragmentation
Forks of distros such as artix and devuan fragment the community. users who don't want to use systemd should use gentoo or void. users who want access to AUR should use Arch Linux.
Con All flaws of Arch Linux
For example like arch it is rolling with no major versions so you need to update if you don't update for a few months/years and there are critical system changes the upgrade process will fail.
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Pro Compatible with Arch Repositories
It is fully compatible with almost all packages from community, extra, multilib and AUR.
