Artix Linux (or simply Artix /ɑːrtɪks/) is a rolling-release Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. Artix does not use systemd, instead opting to provide init and service management freedom. Artix offers OpenRC, runit, s6, and dinit[5] in place of systemd.
| Artix Linux | |
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| Developer | Core team,[1] Developer team,[2] Support staff[3] |
| Written in | C |
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open-source |
| Latest release | 20240823 / August 23, 2024 [note 1] |
| Latest preview | Weekly ISO's |
| Repository | gitea |
| Package manager | pacman |
| Supported platforms | AMD64 and ARM64[4] |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | Unix shell, LXQt, LXDE, MATE, Cinnamon, Plasma, XFCE |
| Official website | artixlinux |
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[6] and Manjaro OpenRC were started in 2012. In 2017,[7][8] these projects were split and Artix Linux was created.
Release history
Artix initially offered two installation environments, a base command-line ISO image and the graphical Calamares installer based on LXQt desktop,[9] with an i3 version following later.[10] Those early versions featured the OpenRC[11] init system. The latest installation media are available in a variety of desktop environments like LXDE, LXQt, XFCE, MATE, Cinnamon and KDE Plasma .[12] Additionally, two unofficial community editions featuring GTK and Qt desktops and a larger software base are offered, aiming at too-busy-to-customise or less experienced users.[13] All current installation media come in OpenRC, runit, s6, and dinit versions.
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."[14] More critical, another review at the time from linux-community.de concluded "the results so far are not exactly motivating."[15] Much more favourable reviews were later featured in both sites.[16][17] A review from Softpedia gave Artix a 5 out of 5 stars rating, noting its "beautiful and pleasant graphical environments."[18] Distrowatch readers' reviews on Distrowatch are mostly very favourable, with an average rating of 9.2 out of 10.[19]
Notes
- ^ Artix Linux releases stable and weekly ISOs; stable images are tested to ensure Artix will boot and install the intended way and are released bi-annually. However, it is recommended to try the weekly ISOs first and only fallback to the stable ones in case of issues.
References
- ^ "These people started Artix". ArtixLinux.
- ^ "These people make Artix run". ArtixLinux.
- ^ "These people take care of the community". ArtixLinux.
- ^ "ARMtix".
- ^ "Dinit — service manager, init system".
- ^ "Archlinux, systemd-free". systemd-free.artixlinux.org. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "Return of the Jedi". systemd-free.artixlinux.org/news.php. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "Manjaro-openrc will be discontinued". Manjaro Linux Forum. July 28, 2017. Archived from the original on April 29, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "Early Artix Linux ISOs". Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "Early Artix Linux ISOs / i3". Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "OpenRC".
- ^ "Artix Linux minimal ISOs". Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "Artix Linux community ISOs". Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "First Artix Linux review at Distrowatch". Retrieved April 4, 2020.
- ^ "New Arch Linux variant without systemd". Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "Artix Linux 20200125". Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "Small and compact: Artix - Arch Linux without Systemd". Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "A simple, fast, systemd-free operating system based on Arch Linux and OpenRC or Runit". July 2, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "Reader supplied reviews for Artix Linux". Retrieved January 31, 2024.