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When comparing Zorin OS Lite vs antiX, the Slant community recommends antiX for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distributions for desktops?” antiX is ranked 57th while Zorin OS Lite is ranked 74th. The most important reason people chose antiX is:
Has a 70-90MB memory footprint.
Specs
Based OnUbuntu 18.04.3 LTS
Default Desktop EnvironmentXfce 4.14
OriginIreland
Based OnDebian Stable
Default Desktop EnvironmentIceWM
Init-SystemSysVInit
Main UsageDesktop
Package ManagerDebian Package Manager
Release SchedulePoint
Release TypeBinary
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Pros
Pro Beginner friendly
Pro Good hardware support for old netbooks, like Samsung N210
Pro Windows like
Pro Extremely lightweight
Has a 70-90MB memory footprint.
Pro Quick installation
The installation procedure for antiX is quick and painless. It installs the OS and grub in no time.
Pro Works well on 32-bit PC
Fewer distros are available to work on 32-bit machines. This works well on old Toshiba. Quick enough on older machines not to notice any lagging.
Pro Stats appear on the desktop
Pro Works very well on ASUS 1005HA netbook
Faster than other distros tested, including many on this list.
Cons
Con Laptop lid problems
Many users report problems with closing and re-opening the laptop lid, this seems to be a known XFCE bug.