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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 runit
Artix actively supports the runit init system known from Void Linux (equally besides the OpenRC init system known from Gentoo).
Pro Close to bare Arch Linux
No learning curve if you're coming from Arch or any of its derivatives.
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 Lightweight
Only the software you would need like Terminal emulator, file manager, media player and a browser.
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.
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 No systemd
Praying this PRO remains so! 01-09-2021 Arch moved to Systemd - how long will Artix stay true to the fork?
Pro Great dark theme
The default dark theme of Artix is well-designed and integrated with most applications, whether Gtk or Qt.
Pro Rolling distro
Applications are always kept up-to-date and there is no static ISO to reinstall from.
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.
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 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.
Con Bloated
You have to option of many ISO's, this con is not necessarily accurate, it can be as bloated or minimalist as you want.
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.
Recommendations
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Flagged Pros + Cons
Pro Compatible with Arch Repositories
It is fully compatible with almost all packages from community, extra, multilib and AUR.
