Add to ChromeWhen comparing Artix Linux vs Bedrock, the Slant community recommends Bedrock for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distros that don't use systemd?” Bedrock is ranked 13th while Artix Linux is ranked 18th. The most important reason people chose Bedrock is:
Since Bedrock lets you pick and choose the best parts from each distro, every single pro from each distro applies to Bedrock.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro No systemd
Pro Close to bare Arch Linux
No learning curve if you're coming from Arch or any of its derivatives
Pro runit
Artix actively supports the runit init system known from Void Linux. (Equally besides the OpenRC init system known from Gentoo.)
Pro Rolling distro
Pro Lightweight
Only the software you would need like Terminal emulator, file manager, media player and a browser.
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 Virtually every pro from every linux distro
Since Bedrock lets you pick and choose the best parts from each distro, every single pro from each distro applies to Bedrock.
Pro Pick and choose what you want from other distros
Want Debian's stable base and Arch's pacman for bleeding edge packages?
Want the security of Qubes OS and Gentoo's portage?
With the correct setup all this can be achieved.
Cons
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 systemd
Con No systemd
Con Difficulty setting up
Bedrock can be challenging to setup properly with the correct strata.
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