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Add to SafariWhen comparing Artix Linux vs ArchLinux32, the Slant community recommends Artix Linux for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distros for old notebooks/laptops?” Artix Linux is ranked 16th while ArchLinux32 is ranked 21st.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro No systemd
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 Lightweight
Only the software you would need like Terminal emulator, file manager, media player and a browser.
Pro Compatible with Arch Repositories
It is fully compatible with almost all packages from community, extra, multilib and AUR.
Pro Rolling distro
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 Great Documentation
For the most part, documentation of ArchLinux can be applied to ArchLinux32.
Pro Arch User Repository
AUR still works here, and if package you desire still supports i386 architecture, you can have it on your installation.
Cons
Con No systemd
Some packages flat out won't work because systemd is non existent, sadly pipewire needs systemd to run. Hopefully Pipewire becomes usable soon. Edit: Pipewire does work but you will have to make a startup script.
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 tiling WM (i3/sway) out of the box
Con Small communitry
Community behind ArchLinux32 is much smaller than behind ArchLinux. This makes problems occur more often, and solutions for those problems do take some time.
Con Had for non-patient people
Arch Linux 32, just like Arch Linux, requires careful studying documentation.
