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'''Artix Linux''' (or simply '''Artix''' {{IPAc-en|ɑːr|t|ɪ|k|s}}) is a [[Rolling release|rolling-release]] [[Linux]] [[Linux distribution partially|distribution]] based on [[Arch Linux]], withthat aavoids primaryusing goal[[systemd]], toinstead provideallowing initusers andto servicechoose management freedom. Artix offersbetween [[OpenRC]], [[runit]], [[s6 (software)|s6]], and dinit.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://davmac.org/projects/dinit/ | title=Dinit — service manager, init system }}</ref> In contrast to Arch, Artix does not use [[systemd]] with the default init and service manager being OpenRC.

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|title=What Is Artix Linux and How to Install It

|website=Make Tech Easier

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|title=Artix Linux : Introduction and Installation

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Artix Linux has its own repositories, and it is not recommended by developers to use Arch packages due to differences such as naming conventions and contrasting init systems.

Arch OpenRC<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://systemd-free.artixlinux.org/|title=Archlinux, systemd-free|website=systemd-free.artixlinux.org|access-date=2019-09-04}}</ref> and [[Manjaro]] OpenRC were started in 2012. In 2017,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://systemd-free.artixlinux.org/news.php#170727|title=Return of the Jedi|website=systemd-free.artixlinux.org/news.php|access-date=2020-04-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-openrc-will-be-discontinued/28387|title=Manjaro-openrc will be discontinued|date=2017-07-28|website=Manjaro Linux Forum|language=en|access-date=2019-09-04|archive-date=April 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429031517/https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-openrc-will-be-discontinued/28387|url-status=dead}}</ref> these projects were splitmerged and Artix Linux was created.

[[File:Artix Community FF-Inkscape 2020-02.png|thumb|Screenshot of Artix community-gtk edition 2020-02 showcasing the default dark theme]]

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== Release history ==

Artix initially offered two installation environments, a base command-line ISO image and the graphical [[Calamares (software)|Calamares installer]] based on [[LXQt]] desktop,<ref>{{cite web |title=Early Artix Linux ISOs |url=https://sourceforge.net/projects/artix-linux/files/iso/ |access-date=8 April 2020}}</ref> with an [[I3 (window manager)|i3]] version following later.<ref>{{cite web |title=Early Artix Linux ISOs / i3 |url=https://sourceforge.net/projects/artix-linux/files/iso/archived/i3/ |access-date=8 April 2020}}</ref> Those early versions featured the OpenRC<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wiki.artixlinux.org/Main/OpenRC|title=OpenRC}}</ref> init system. The latest installation media are also available in a variety of [[desktop environment]]s like [[LXDE]], [[LXQt]], [[XFCE]], [[MATE (software)|MATE]], [[Cinnamon (desktop environment)|Cinnamon]] and [[KDE Plasma 5]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Artix Linux minimal ISOs |url=https://artixlinux.org/download.php#minimal |access-date=8 April 2020}}</ref> Additionally, two unofficial community editions featuring [[GTK]] (XFCE and MATE) and [[Qt (software)|Qt]] (KDE Plasma) desktops and a larger software base are offered, aiming at too-busy-to-customise or less experienced, novice users.<ref>{{cite web |title=Artix Linux community ISOs |url=https://artixlinux.org/download.php#community |access-date=8 April 2020}}</ref> All current installation media come in OpenRC, runit, s6, and dinit versions, with the exception of the community ISOs that offer OpenRC only.

== Reception ==

An early review published on [[DistroWatch]] on 27 November 2017 found a few bugs, but overall ''"Artix is working with a good idea [...] It's minimal, it is rolling and it offers a little-used init system. All of these I think make the project worthwhile."''<ref>{{cite web |title=First Artix Linux review at Distrowatch|url=https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20171127#artix |access-date=4 April 2020}}</ref> More critical, another review at the time from [http://linux-community.de linux-community.de] concluded ''"the results so far are not exactly motivating."''<ref>{{cite web |title=New Arch Linux variant without systemd|url=https://www.linux-community.de/ausgaben/linuxuser/2018/03/provisorium|access-date=26 September 2020}}</ref> Much more favourable reviews were later featured in both sites.<ref>{{cite web |title=Artix Linux 20200125|url=https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20200727#artix|access-date=26 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Small and compact: Artix - Arch Linux without Systemd|url=https://www.linux-community.de/ausgaben/linuxuser/2020/10/klein-und-kompakt-artix-arch-linux-ohne-systemd/|access-date=26 September 2020}}</ref> A review from [[Softpedia]] gave Artix a 5 out of 5 stars rating, noting its "beautiful and pleasant graphical environments."<ref>{{cite web |title=A simple, fast, systemd-free operating system based on Arch Linux and OpenRC or Runit|date=July 2, 2019|url=https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Linux-Distributions/Artix-Linux-103831.shtml|access-date=27 April 2020}}</ref> Distrowatch readers' reviews on Distrowatch are mostly very favourable, with an average rating of 9.23 out of 10.<ref>{{cite web |title=Reader supplied reviews for Artix Linux|url=https://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=ratings&distro=artix |access-date=31 January 2024}}</ref>

Due to the fact that the majority of Linux distributions use systemd, Artix is geared towards more experienced users and developers, who are able to dissect problems as well as create own scripts for initialization of the services and sometimes reprogram these services to be able to start them (e.g. [[PipeWire|pipewire]] or stubby).

Artix has its own hardcoded theming to suit the specific needs of its developers. The users may notice these themes may not be removable or changed and break other themes. To use other themes, the user must remove Artix specific packages and the code in /etc/environment. All these changes make Artix not suitable for newbies and novices.

== Notes ==

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* {{Official website|https://artixlinux.org/}}

* [https://wiki.artixlinux.org Artix wiki]

* {{DistroWatch|artix|{{PAGENAME}}Artix Linux}}

* [https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20200727#artix Feature story in Distrowatch weekly]

* [https://www.pro-linux.de/news/1/25248/artix-linux-stellt-neue-installationsmedien-vor.html pro-linux.de review (in German)]

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