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When comparing antiX vs Knoppix, the Slant community recommends Knoppix for most people. In the question“What are the best Debian-based Linux distributions?” Knoppix is ranked 2nd while antiX is ranked 12th.
Specs
Based OnDebian Stable
Default Desktop EnvironmentIceWM
Init-SystemSysVInit
Main UsageDesktop
Package ManagerDebian Package Manager
Release SchedulePoint
Release TypeBinary
Based OnDebian
Default Desktop EnvironmentLXDE, KDE or GNOME
Init-SystemSysV, knoppix-autoconfig
Main UsageLive Desktop, System Rescue
Package ManagerDebian Package Manager
Release SchedulePoint
Release TypeBinary
OS FamilyGNU/Linux
Official Supported Architecturesi586
OriginGermany
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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 Powerful and lightweight
Cons
Con Not really free and not available for download in Iran
Con Runs off of optical disk by default
You have to enter a special boot option to run Knoppix entirely in RAM.
Con DVD version requires a lot of RAM
Many computers are incapable of loading the whole 4 gigabyte DVD into RAM. There is an older CD version, however.