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Add to SafariWhen comparing antiX vs Guix, the Slant community recommends antiX for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distros that don't use systemd?” antiX is ranked 13th while Guix is ranked 16th. The most important reason people chose antiX is:
Has a 70-90MB memory footprint.
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Pros
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.
Pro Atomic package management without bloated init/supervision systems
For those with a clear focused concept of what is wanted, after building, the build can be replicated in a blink on countless machines. Both GUIX and shephard are complex but also a breath of fresh air.
Pro Secure rootless installation
While the whole system can be configured using a declarative file with sufficient privileges. Users can install any package in their own local profile with a single command without root.
Pro A truly advanced operating system
Solves modern problems of software management in one concise, coherent, and fully integrated system.
Cons
Con Not really free and not available for download in Iran
Con Not for newbies, neither for seasoned professionals, unless raging against conformity with artful purpose
