DistroArch-basedRolling
Artix Linux
Arch Linux without systemd. Artix keeps the rolling release model and pacman, and lets you pick the init system that runs your machine.
At a glance
Artix Linux
- Family
- Arch-based
- First release
- 2017
- Release model
- Rolling
- Package manager
- pacman
- Init system
- OpenRC (runit, s6, and dinit also supported)
- Architecture
- x86_64
- Installer
- Calamares (graphical; base ISO is command-line)
- Default desktop
- KDE Plasma, Xfce, Cinnamon, LXQt, LXDE or MATE (no single default)
Overview
Artix Linux is an Arch-based rolling distribution built around one idea: you choose the init system. OpenRC is the original default, with runit, s6, and dinit available as supported alternatives.
It stays close to upstream Arch, adding its own repositories for init-related packages. Desktop editions ship with KDE Plasma, Xfce, Cinnamon, LXQt, LXDE, or MATE, and a base ISO is available for a command-line install.
Is it for you?
Good fit if you…
- want Arch rolling releases without systemd
- like choosing your init system instead of accepting a default
- prefer a lightweight base you assemble yourself
Look elsewhere if you…
- need systemd for services or software that depend on it (try Arch Linux)
- want a fixed release cycle with long support windows (try Debian)
Everyday commands
Full cheat sheet →sudo pacman -Syupacman -Ss <query>sudo pacman -S <package>sudo pacman -Rns <package>Official resources
- Artix Wiki ↗wiki.artixlinux.org
- Download ↗artixlinux.org
- Forum ↗forum.artixlinux.org