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ReactOS is a free and open-source operating system based on the best design principles found in the Windows NT architecture. Written completely from scratch, ReactOS is not a Linux-based system and it shares none of the UNIX architecture. The main goal of the ReactOS project is to provide an operating system which is binary compatible with Windows. This will allow Windows applications and drivers to run as they would on a Windows system. Additionally, the look and feel of the Windows operating system is used, such that people accustomed to the familiar user interface of Windows would find using ReactOS straightforward. The ultimate goal of ReactOS is to allow people to use it as an alternative to Windows without the need to change software they are used to.
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| 2008-05-16 |
NEW • Distribution Release: antiX 7.2 |
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MEPIS has announced the release of antiX 7.2, a lightweight, community variant of MEPIS Linux designed for older computers: "MEPIS has announced the release of antiX 7.2, 'Vetëvendosje.' Built using the MEPIS Linux 7.0 core including the MEPIS 2.6.22 kernel and utilities, along with selected additions from Debian Lenny, this lightweight operating system is especially appropriate for older hardware and users who like a very fast functional system. Pre-configured window managers Fluxbox and IceWM, as well as Conky and ROX Desktop, come ready to use. The search tool Catfish and the video player gxine have been added. New features based on community contributions include revised customized menus for better usability, a detailed set of FAQs for the new user, original wallpapers, and scripts for easy configuration of user and system files." Read the release announcement and check out the list of installed application for further details. Download: antiX-M7.2.iso (359MB, MD5).
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| antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy-to-install Linux live CD distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch for x86 compatible systems. antiX offers users the "antiX Magic" in an environment suitable for old computers. The goal of antiX is to provide a light, but fully functional and flexible free operating system for both newcomers and experienced users of Linux. It should run on most computers, ranging from 256 MB old PIII systems with pre-configured swap to the latest powerful boxes. 256 MB RAM is recommended minimum for antiX. The installer needs minimum 2.7 GB hard disk size. antiX can also be used as a fast-booting rescue CD, or run "live" on a USB stick, with or without persistent file storage.
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| 2019-06-13 |
Development Release: antiX 19 Beta 1 |
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The first beta build of antiX 19, a fast, lightweight and systemd-free distribution based on Debian "Buster", is now ready for testing. This new version of antiX features the very latest IceWM window manager, version 1.5.5: "Our first beta build of the upcoming antiX 19 release, based on Debian 'Buster' and systemd-free. Changes from antiX 17: ConnMan replaces wicd and is the default; ceni still included, but to use it you need to remove ConnMan - this means a faster boot with only a slight increase in RAM; the ConnMan GUI is included in the start-up file, but not enabled (to keep RAM usage down); more up-to-date look via a 'new' papirus-antix icon theme, numix-square is also included; ships with the very latest IceWM 1.5.5, herbstluftwm 0.7.2 and gnome-mpv 0.16; uses the 4.9.176 Linux kernel, the latest 4.19 and 5.1 kernel versions are easily installable; libpam-elogind-compat included; RoxTerm replaces LXTerminal; live GRUB rescue options; time-saver and assembly line installer changes; chroot-rescue added; isomount options; various ROX-Filer right-click additions...." Read the rest of the release announcement for a complete changelog and a list of new boot parameters. Download (pkglist): antiX-19.b1_x64-full.iso (1,082MB, SHA256, signature), antiX-19.b1_386-full.iso (1,125MB, SHA256, signature). |
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| 2019-03-07 |
Distribution Release: antiX 17.4 |
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The developers and antiX, a systemd-free distribution based on Debian's current "Stable" branch, have published an updated build, version 17.4. This is primarily a security and bug-fix release, with an updated and patched Linux kernel to mitigates several vulnerabilities: "antiX-17.4 'Helen Keller' released. This is primarily a point-release upgrade of antiX 17.3 'Helen Keller' with a newer L1TF and Foreshadow, and Meltdown, Spectre and CVE-2019-8912 patched kernel, a few bug fixes, updated translations, and some upgraded and new packages. As usual we offer the following completely systemd-free flavours for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. antiX-full, antiX-base, antiX-core, antiX-net. The 32-bit edition uses a non-PAE kernel. So what has changed since antiX-17.3 release? New 4.9.160 kernel; all packages upgraded to Debian 9.8; Firefox ESR upgraded to 60.5.1 'Quantum'; further improvements to localization of applications; more consistent icons and theme; includes tomb file encryption app." Read the rest of the release announcement for further information. Quick links to download the "Full" editions: antiX-17.4_x64-full.iso (952MB, SHA256, signature, pkglist), antiX-17.4_386-full.iso (990MB, SHA256, signature). |
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| 2018-10-05 |
Distribution Release: antiX 17.2 |
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antiX is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Debian. The antiX project has released a minor update, antiX 17.2, which includes various updates and bug fixes for the 17.x series. "antiX-17.2 (Helen Keller) released. This is primarily a point-release upgrade of antiX-17.1 (Heather Heyer) with a new L1TF/Foreshadow and Meltdown/Spectre patched kernel, various bug fixes, updated translations and some upgraded packages. As usual we offer the following completely systemd-free flavours for both 32-and 64-bit architectures. So what has changed since antiX-17.1 release? New 4.9.126 kernel patched for L1TF/Foreshadow and Meltdown/Spectre exploits; all packages upgraded to Debian 9.5; eudev updated to 3.6; Firefox-esr upgraded to 60.2.2 (Quantum); our non-systemd version of PulseAudio included; non-free debs moved from 'main' to 'nonfree' in antiX repositories; improved localization; antiX-full – gz compression is used, which makes the live ISO image faster to boot, but bigger in size." The distribution is available in four editions: Full, Base, Core and Net. The first two include graphical environments while Core and Net provide minimal, command-line only interfaces. Further details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (pkglist): antiX-17.2_x64-full.iso (956MB, MD5, signature, torrent), antiX-17.2_x64-base.iso (635MB, MD5, signature, torrent), antiX-17.2_x64-core.iso (309MB, MD5, signature, torrent), antiX-17.2_x64-net.iso (162MB, MD5, signature, torrent). |
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| 2018-03-18 |
Distribution Release: antiX 17.1 |
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antiX is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Debian. The antiX project has released an update to the distribution's 17 series, antiX 17.1, which features fixes for the Spectre and Meltdown CPU bugs. "antiX 17.1 (Heather Heyer) released. This is primarily an upgrade of antiX 17 with a new Meltdown/Spectre-patched kernel and a few new applications for users to enjoy. So what has changed since antiX 17 release? New 4.9.87 Linux kernel patched for Meltdown/Spectre; all packages upgraded to Debian 9.4; elogind now included on full and base flavours; eudev updated from 3.2 to 3.5; Firefox-ESR upgraded to 52.7.1; LibreOffice version 5.2.7; xf86-video-sisimedia-antix - latest version for sis graphics; improved localization including new languages offered eg Amharic. New: repo-manager - ported from MX Linux - GUI to easily set up default repositories; antix-viewer - ported from mx-viewer - very simple viewer to display an URL; live-usb-maker-gui-antix - ported from MX Linux as a front end to the antiX live-usb-maker application." The release announcement has more details. Download (pkglist): antiX-17.1_x64-full.iso (785MB, MD5, signature), antiX-17.1_x64-base.iso (635MB, MD5, signature), antiX-17.1_x64-core.iso (313MB, MD5, signature), antiX-17.1_x64-net.iso (160MB, MD5, signature). |
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| 2017-10-25 |
Distribution Release: antiX 17 |
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The antiX distribution is a lightweight operating system based on Debian. The project's latest release, antiX 17, is based on Debian 9.2 and removes the systemd init software in favour of SysV init. "antiX comes in four flavours for both 32- and 64-bit processors. antiX-full: 4 windows managers - IceWM (default), Fluxbox, JWM and herbstluftwm plus full LibreOffice suite. antiX-base: 4 windows managers - IceWM (default), Fluxbox, JWM and herbstluftwm. antiX-core: no X, but should support most wireless. antiX-net: no X, Just enough to get you connected (wired) and ready to build. So what is included? Lots! Explore! Based on Debian Stretch, but without systemd and libsystemd0. eudev 3.2-4 replaces udev. Customised 4.10.5 kernel with fbcondecor splash. LibreOffice 5.2.7-1. Firefox-ESR 52.4.0esr. Claws-Mail 3.14.1-3+b1. systemd-free CUPS for printing. XMMS for audio. GNOME-MPlayer for playing video..." Additional information can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (pkglist): antiX-17_x64-full.iso (780MB, MD5, signature, torrent), antiX-17_x64-base.iso (616MB, MD5, signature, torrent), antiX-17_x64-core.iso (309MB, MD5, signature, torrent), antiX-17_x64-net.iso (160MB, MD5, signature, torrent). |
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| 2017-10-07 |
Development Release: antiX 17 RC1 |
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The antiX project has released a new development snapshot, leading up to the project's final release of antiX 17. The new release candidate includes a number of small changes and users are being asked to test a number of specific features. In particular connecting to networks, hot plugging both wired and wireless networks and Xorg configurations. "We are almost there! 32- and 64-bit ISO files of the 'full' version are available for further testing. NOTE: Wicd wireless option in F4 of live boot menu. Wicd is tuned off by default. As well as checking that all works as expected on an installed system, we would also like feedback on the following, in particular. Console fonts: console fonts (should never be less than 80 characters across). If kernel VGA menu appears are you asked if you want to save? Is the proper VGA resolution always saved with "F8 Save"?..." The release announcement provides further details along with ten specific features people can help test. Download (MD5) (pkglist): antiX-17.rc1_x64-full.iso (814MB), antiX-17.rc1_386-full.iso (829MB). |
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| 2017-07-29 |
Development Release: antiX 17 Beta 2 |
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The antiX project has released a new development snapshot of their lightweight, Debian-based distribution. The new beta snapshot, antiX 17 Beta 2, features mostly small improvements and polish over the previous testing snapshot. The new beta uses Debian 9 "Stretch" as a base. "One month on from the release of beta1, we are ready to test out beta2. Hopefully we managed to fix some of the problems identified in beta 1 such as automatic connection to Ethernet on live device and installed to hard drive. Decided to use conky-legacy and gufw-legacy versions (1. to save some space and 2. to save some RAM usage 3. They both seem more stable). Installer now prompts for keyboard set up at the beginning rather than near the end. This should work much better for those who want/need multi-language support. eudev seems to be working OK so we will ship with it rather than udev. (note it is packaged as udev to avoid dependency hell, but I assure you we are using eudev)." More information can be found in the project's news page. Download (MD5): antiX-17.b2_x64-full.iso (766MB, pkglist). |
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| 2017-07-01 |
Development Release: antiX 17 Beta 1 |
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The antiX project has released a new beta build of its lightweight distribution. The new development snapshot, antiX 17 beta 1, is the first antiX beta to be based on the newly released Debian 9 'Stretch'. "This is our first public beta of antiX 17 built on the recently released Debian 'Stretch' base. Note that the full version no longer fits on a CD, it is 808 MB. Based on Debian 'Stretch', but without systemd and systemd-shim. Customized 4.10.5 Linux kernel with fbcondecor splash. LibreOffice 5.2.7, Firefox ESR 52.2.0, Claws-Mail 3.14.1; XMMS for audio; GNOME-mpv for playing video; SMTube 17.1.0 for playing YouTube videos without a using a browser; Streamlight-antix for streaming videos with very low RAM usage; eudev. We have also included some applications built by the MX team and ported them to this version of antiX: packageinstaller replaces metapackage-installer; bootrepair; ddm-mx to set up NVIDIA driver; codecs to easily install restricted codecs; Broadcom manager for network troubleshooting. New applications: Lxkeymap to change session keyboard layout; Fskbsetting to set installed system keymaps." A longer list of changes, new utilities and known issues can be found on the antiX news page. Download (MD5): antiX-17.b1_x64-full.iso (785MB, pkglist). |
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| 2017-06-16 |
Distribution Release: antiX 16.2 |
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The antiX team has announced the availability of a new point-release of the project's lightweight, Debian-based operating system. The new release, antiX 16.2, is based on Debian 8.8 "Jessie" and features a customized 4.4.10 LTS kernel running SysV init. "antiX 16.2 (Berta Cáceres) point release is available. Bug-fix version including all updates from Debian 'Jessie' and security-patched kernels. Existing users of antiX 16 or antiX 16.1 do not need to download and install. Simply update via the repositories. Debian 8.8 'Jessie', but systemd-free. And it fits on a CD. Great live USB features. As usual antiX comes in three flavours for both 32-bit and 64-bit processors. New net edition - antiX-core-net (140 MB), no X. Just enough to get you connected (wired) and ready to build. No localisation set, no GRUB. Uses antiX kernel, customised 4.4.10 LTS kernel with fbcondecor splash. antiX has been designed to be fast, light on resources and flexible." The new release features several package upgrades, including LibreOffice 4.3.3, Firefox 52.2.0 ESR, Claws Mail 3.13.0, SMTube 17.1.0 and several more. The News section of the antiX project's wiki page contains a more complete list and information on the available editions. Download (pkglist): antiX-16.2_x64-full.iso (685MB, MD5, signature), antiX-16.2_x64-base.iso (508MB, MD5, signature), antiX-16.2_x64-core-libre.iso (203MB, MD5, signature). |
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