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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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Based OnArch Linux
Default Desktop EnvironmentBash (Unix shell), Cinnamon, KDE Plasma, LXDE, LXQt, MATE and XFCE
Release TypeBinary
OS Family GNU/Linux
Origin Worldwide
Release ScheduleRolling release
Package ManagerPacman
Official Supported Architecturesx86-64 (AMD64) and AArch64 (ARM64)
Init SystemsDinit, OpenRC, runit and s6
Pros
Pro Choices for everything
Offers choices of which init system you want among runit, openrc & 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.
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Artix Linux
Recommended 2 years ago
So far my favorite home distro and I keep coming back to it no matter what.
Con
Few Arch packages might not be available yetPro
No systemdPro
Close to bare Arch LinuxPro
LightweightPro
Rolling distroPro
FlexibilityPro
Great OpenRC defaultsPro
Configure your own system from scratch - like Gentoo but no compilingCon
Only amd64Pro
Choices for everythingCon
Missing init scriptsPro
Arch documentationPro
Great dark themeCon
All flaws of Arch LinuxArtix Linux
Recommended 2 years ago
Genial distro. Ligera,estable,totalmente personalizable y no te ata a ningún init o DE. Tienes 3 inits y muchos DE para elegir. La instalación gráfica es muy fácil y si ya has usado Arch o alguna derivada no te resultara difícil usar esta distro.
Pro
No systemdPro
LightweightPro
Rolling distroPro
FlexibilityPro
Great OpenRC defaultsPro
runitPro
Choices for everythingPro
Great dark themeArtix Linux
Recommended 2 years ago
Very close to Arch and friendly dev team and community. The decoupling of the system from the init is a definite plus. You can also use a graphical ISO and install from a tty, base-style; useful if you want to have a working internet connection and browser.
Pro
No systemdPro
Close to bare Arch LinuxPro
LightweightPro
Rolling distroPro
FlexibilityPro
Great OpenRC defaultsPro
Configure your own system from scratch - like Gentoo but no compilingPro
runitPro
Choices for everythingPro
Install base-only and customize to be your own systemPro
s6 initPro
Arch documentationPro
Great dark themeArtix Linux
Recommended 2 years ago
Compared to other Arch OSs, boot is much faster thanks to the s6 and runit init system. Very nice and friendly forum community. Doesn't impose unnecessary packages - you only take what you need.
Pro
No systemdPro
Close to bare Arch LinuxPro
LightweightPro
Rolling distroPro
FlexibilityPro
Configure your own system from scratch - like Gentoo but no compilingPro
runitPro
Choices for everythingPro
Install base-only and customize to be your own systemPro
s6 initPro
Arch documentationComments
Flagged Pros + Cons
Pro Compatible with Arch Repositories
It is fully compatible with almost all packages from community, extra, multilib and AUR.
