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antiX Linux 23.2 Released, Here’s What’s New

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Oct 07, 2024,

updated Oct 08, 2024

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More than seven months after its previous 23.1 release, the Debian-based antiX 23.2, codenamed “Arditi del Popolo,” is here!

For current antiX 23.1 users, there’s good news: there’s no need for a reinstallation. And, of course, as always, antiX provides a complete systemd-free and elogind-free experience.

In line with antiX tradition, version 23.2 offers different flavors for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. Users can choose between sysVinit or runit versions, all ensuring a streamlined experience. The available flavors are...

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antiX 23.2 launches with Debian 12 base and no systemd for lightweight Linux experience

Linux distribution antiX-23.2, dubbed “Arditi del Popolo,” just hit the scene. If you’re already on antiX-23 or antiX-23.1, don’t sweat it -- no need to reinstall. This update is all about cleaning things up and keeping things running smoothly, staying true to the antiX tradition of avoiding systemd and elogind altogether. It’s perfect for folks who like to keep their systems lightweight and free from those dependencies.

Now, if you’re familiar with antiX, you know it’s got options. antiX-23.2 supports both 32-bit and 64-bit systems and lets you pick between sysVinit and runit. If you’re looking for the whole shebang, the antiX-full version comes in at about 1.8GB and packs in four window managers: IceWM (which is the default), Fluxbox, JWM, and Herbstluftwm. It even includes the full LibreOffice suite, so you’re all set for productivity. And if you’re rocking the 64-bit version, you’ve got a choice of two kernels -- Legacy 5.10 and Modern 6.1.

For those who like to keep things a little lighter, antiX-base clocks in around 1.2GB and has the same window managers but skips the full LibreOffice. Meanwhile, antiX-core (about 520MB) and antiX-net (220MB) are for those of you who want to start fresh and build up your system just the way you like it. And hey, if you’re running on older hardware, you’ll be happy to know that the 32-bit version uses a non-PAE kernel, so it’s got you covered.