It looks like I will be moving to #MXLinux after being a long-time user of #OpenSuSe. MX being built on #antiX and coming with a systemd-free version, no plans to support age verification and no web-based installers looks more and more enticing now.

antiX 26 bietet 5 Init-Systeme, aber kein systemd Die Debian-basierte Distribution antiX steht für zwei Dinge: kein systemd und die Pflege von 32-Bit. antiX 26 bleibt dieser Devise treu und liefert fünf Init-Systeme, zwei Kernel und diverse…

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Rilasciata antiX 26:la distribuzione GNU/Linux senza systemd basata su Debian 13 “Trixie”
#antix è una distribuzione #gnulinux estremamente leggera e veloce, progettata per garantire un sistema stabile e altamente personalizzabile anche su computer molto datati. Fin dalla sua nascita nel 2007 […]

AntiX 26 brings five init systems and extreme lightness to Debian antiX 26 released: systemd-free Debian 13 distribution runs on 200MB RAM with five init system choices and 32-bit support

AntiX 26 brings five init systems and extreme lightness to Debian

#Linux #Debian #OpenSource #AntiX #AusNews

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antiX 26 Linux distribution skips systemd and packs five init systems into a tiny Debian base antiX 26 lands with five init systems, no systemd, and a lightweight Debian Trixie base. It targets users who want control, speed, and flexibility.

Maybe another Linux distribution to look into.

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#Linux #systemd #antix

antiX 26 Linux distribution skips systemd and packs five init systems into a tiny Debian base If you’re tired of hearing that systemd is just “the way things are now,” antiX 26 is here to remind you that it isn’t. This new release (download here), based on Debian 13 Trixie, doubles down on doing things differently, and it’s not subtle about it. Right out of the gate, you get five init systems. runit is the default, but sysVinit, dinit, s6-rc, and s6-66 are all there too. That’s not just flexibility, that’s overkill in the best way. antiX still avoids systemd entirely, and that means no libsystemd0 and no elogind either. It uses eudev instead, keeping things lean and predictable. For some folks, that alone will be reason enough to give it a spin. The distro sticks with lightweight window managers, which honestly makes sense. IceWM is the default, with fluxbox, jwm, and herbstluftwm available if you want to switch things up. No bloated desktop environments here, just fast and functional setups that get out of your way. You get two main flavors. The full version comes in at around 2GB, while the core edition is a much smaller 660MB. Both support 64-bit and 32-bit systems, which is becoming increasingly rare. If you’ve got an old machine collecting dust, this could bring it back to life. Kernel-wise, there’s a customized 5.10.240 build, plus a newer 6.6.119 option for 64-bit full installs. It’s a nice balance between stability and newer hardware support. The app selection is surprisingly complete for something this lightweight. LibreOffice is included, along with Firefox ESR, Claws Mail, and CUPS. For media, you get mpv, Celluloid, Xine, and even XMMS. There’s also gtk-pipe-viewer, which lets you watch YouTube without opening a browser. Little touches like that go a long way. Audio defaults to PipeWire and WirePlumber on 64-bit systems, while 32-bit sticks with ALSA. Again, practical choices. File managers include zzzFM, rox-filer, and Midnight Commander. Networking is handled by connman and ceni, and yes, dial-up support is still technically there if you need it. Editors like Geany and Leafpad keep things simple, while nano and vim-tiny cover the terminal crowd. Where antiX really stands out is its toolkit. You get snapshot and remastering tools, boot repair, package management utilities, and even ddm-mx for NVIDIA drivers. There’s also a long list of smaller apps like luckybackup, transmission-gtk, scanning tools, and more. Then there are the in-house tools, which give antiX its personality. antiX Control Centre, antiX TV, antiX Radio, and various scripts make it feel like more than just another Debian-based distro. It feels intentional. There are even some niche extras in the repos, like encrypted voice chat and remote assistance tools over SSH. Not everyone will use them, but it’s nice to have. Of course, no Snap and no Flatpak. That’s going to be either a feature or a dealbreaker depending on who you ask. antiX clearly isn’t trying to sit on the fence. This isn’t a distro for everyone. If you want something polished and hand-holdy, look elsewhere. But if you like control, speed, and doing things your own way, antiX 26 is very easy to appreciate. ## Author * Brian Fagioli Brian Fagioli is a technology journalist and founder of NERDS.xyz. Known for covering Linux, open source software, AI, and cybersecurity, he delivers no-nonsense tech news for real nerds.

Maybe another Linux distribution to look into.

https://nerds.xyz/2026/03/antix-26-systemd-free-linux/

#Linux #systemd #antix

antiX 26 la nuova release senza systemd basata su Debian Trixie antiX 26, basata si Debian 13, arriva con 5 init system, kernel personalizzati e un sistema leggero senza systemd né elogind.

antiX 26 è disponibile: leggero, veloce, senza systemd e con cinque init system tra cui scegliere. Una release ricca di strumenti, novità e ottimizzazioni per macchine moderne e datate. #antiX #Linux #Debian

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Została wydana nowa wersja antiX 26 o nazwie kodowej „Stephen Kapos”. antiX jest lekką i szybką dystrybucją Linux zbudowaną na Debianie i przeznaczoną zarówno na stare, jak i nowe komputery. linuxiarze.pl/antix-26/ #linux #debian #antix

Windows abandoned this laptop for a reason, but Linux brought it back to life Even an incredibly slow and old laptop can still be usable with the right software, and Linux is a great way to revive ...

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MX Linux 25.1 Infinity beta brings back dual-init and real user choice MX Linux 25.1 Infinity beta doesn’t look like a huge update on paper. But by restoring dual init support on every ISO, MX is once again giving Linux users something most distros removed years ago: real choice.

From Great to Greater: Our 5 Favorite ‘Distro of the Week’ Picks _Forget arguing about Ubuntu vs. Debian. This roundup sticks to the distros that actually crossed our test bench in this year's Distro of the Week column, and the five that rose above the rest._ The post From Great to Greater: Our 5 Favorite ‘Distro of the Week’ Picks appeared first on FOSS Force.

From Great to Greater: Our 5 Favorite ‘Distro of the Week’ Picks Forget arguing about Ubuntu vs. Debian. This roundup sticks to the distros that actually crossed our test bench in this year'...

#Distros #Reviews #antiX #BunsenLabs #elementary #Linux #Mint #MX #Linux

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Non perdere il nuovo video sul mio canale YouTube dedicato al mondo del pinguino: AGGIORNAMENTI! — antiX 25, Bluestar 2025, Devuan 6.0, NebiOS X 10.0, Nitrux 5.0

📽️ youtu.be/xKGk8I1Fhx8

#updates #Linux #distro #distribuzione #antiX #Debian #Bluestar #ArchLinux #NebiOS #Ubuntu #Nitrux

antiX Linux – Proudly anti-fascist "antiX Magic" in an environment suitable for old and new computers.

Al final en el notebook viejuno he vuelto a instalar #Antix.

No llega a 15 segundos de arranque, me tira internet y ya tengo varios programas de escritura libianos instalados.

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Screenshot of a desktop of antiX Linux desktop

@bolter79 I find many #Linux distros look similar, but #antiX, for me is one of the more pleasing and helpful ones. I particularly like the personal menu you can configure. It also seems to do its updates in the background and often does not insist on a reboot.

#AntiX
#GNOME
#NixOS
#ElementaryOS

Autant de projet de logiciels LIBRES AUTOUR DE LINUX, dont les acteurices se sont prononcé ouvertement CONTRE LE FASCISME

C PAS JUSTE DES GEEKERIES AUJOURD'HUI

C'EST SERIEUX

BOYCOTT GAFAF'S 🤷‍♀️

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🇬🇧 First try to install #LinuxMintDebianEdition didn't work. Compatibility mode results in a weird screen effect that's also present when I start this distro through my #YUMI flash drive.

Next up: #antiX in its 32 bit iteration, which did give the same weird screen effect as Mint Debian Edition.

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🇬🇧 Next experiment: Can I boot the 32 bit version of #LinuxMintDebianEdition from the same USB-stick? I will have to format it again, but I know my way around Linux Mint a little better.

Another option is the 32 bit version of #antiX, which is a very light distro as well.

I would love to be […]

An old 2005 PC, only a CD drive, left for dead. With #antiX core, it’s alive again; now a kid will have a system for school. This is why #open-source matters. It gives life, and it gives chances. #linux

Chat, is it weird to install Antix Linux on a modern computer with current hardware and specs?

A black Asus netbook with a blue display running terminal on the left and conkey on the right of the screen sits on a table facing the viewer. An ambiently lit living room is in the background.

Off sick and stuck at home so in order to amuse myself I dusted off an Asus 1000H netbook I picked up for pence years ago & never paid attention to. It must be 14 years old or so therefore hopes were low. Put #Antix #Linux 32-bit on it & it’s running […]

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#Linux #32Bit #TopLinuxDistros #OpenSource #Tech #Linux2025 #OldHardware #LightweightLinux #Debian #MXLinux #PuppyLinux #AntiX #LinuxMint #ReduceEWaste #TechRevival

antiX Linux: A ‘Proudly Anti-Fascist’ Distro That’s ‘Suitable for Old and New Computers’ Discover antiX Linux, a proudly anti-fascist distribution perfect for both old and new computers.

antiX Linux: A ‘Proudly Anti-Fascist’ Distro That’s ‘Suitable for Old and New Computers’ Discover antiX Linux, a proudly anti-fascist distribution perfect for both old and new computers. ...

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antiX Linux: A ‘Proudly Anti-Fascist’ Distro That’s ‘Suitable for Old and New Computers’ We find a Linux distro that runs on computers big and small—and centers its identity on an antif...

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🐧Life Without systemd: For Real Use Cases

#systemd #mxlinux #alpinelinux #voidlinux #devuan #antix

antiX Linux – Proudly anti-fascist "antiX Magic" in an environment suitable for old and new computers.

I think I finally found a perfect #Linux distribution for my (in fact it’s even my wife, but I’m using it) old laptop - #antixlinux
#antix is exactly what I was looking for. Lightweight, without systemd, based on my beloved Debian, simple and elegant. I’m loving it 🥰

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