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Artix Linux
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Reader supplied reviews for Artix Linux
Average rating
9.2 from 177 review(s)
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-04
Votes: 22
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Why I Like Artix
Based on Arch:
Allows me to say "I use Arch, by the way."
Minimalistic, letting me choose whatever apps I want.
Rarely notice I'm using Artix unless it's something that would have required systemd.
No Systemd:
My other Linux experiences with systemd were terrible.
Systemd often hung during boot on distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, and even Arch.
Distributions without systemd, like Artix, offer a smoother experience.
Artix is more familiar and user-friendly compared to other non-systemd distros like Void.
Control and Customization:
Greater control over system processes and services.
Can configure my system exactly how I want it without unwanted dependencies.
Performance:
Faster boot times without systemd.
Lightweight, making it ideal for both older and newer hardware.
Community and Support:
Strong and active community.
Plenty of resources and documentation available, thanks to its Arch base.
Stability and Reliability:
More stable for my use case since systemd issues aren't a problem.
Reliable performance without random hangs or crashes.
Learning Experience:
Offers a great learning curve for better understanding Linux internals.
Helps deepen knowledge of init systems and process management.
Security:
Allows for more granular security configurations.
Avoids some of the vulnerabilities associated with systemd.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-15
Votes: 3
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i love artix
10/10Artix is the only OS which
1. Is a LInux,
2. Is a Desktop OS
3. Is NOT based on Debian (no IPv6 app servers)
4. Has Cinnamon Desktop available (KDE requires IPv6)
5. Is for an X86-64 Architecture
6. Uses PacMan package manager (no IPv6 servers)
7. Can be installed locally i.e. from a DVDE (doesn't require an Internet connection during installation).
8. Does not use the Systemd init software
9. Does not REQUIRE IPv6, didrectly or indirectly.
Good jog!
Ex[ress; NOT requiring QuickTime v6 or greater is not a searchable criteria but it IS a criterion used in selecting a premade distro.
None of our local devices require an Internet address, ALLEGEDLY unrouteable or otherwise. Each device already has a UUID, which hash is based on the system's MAC address and some date data.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-27
Votes: 11
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Artix is the only OS which
1. Is a LInux,
2. Is a Desktop OS
3. Is NOT based on Debian (no IPv6 app servers)
4. Has Cinnamon Desktop available (KDE requires IPv6)
5. Is for an X86-64 Architecture
6. Uses PacMan package manager (no IPv6 servers)
7. Can be installed locally i.e. from a DVDE (doesn't require an Internet connection during installation).
8. Does not use the Systemd init software
9. Does not REQUIRE IPv6, didrectly or indirectly.
Good jog!
Ex[ress; NOT requiring QuickTime v6 or greater is not a searchable criteria but it IS a criterion used in selecting a premade distro.
None of our local devices require an Internet address, ALLEGEDLY unrouteable or otherwise. Each device already has a UUID, which hash is based on the system's MAC address and some date data.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-01
Votes: 17
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Works great out of the box! I am a returning Linux user, and am surprised by how hassle-free Linux has become. The few issues I've run into have been KDE/Wayland related, and were solved by updates in mere days. The community usually responds to help requests in the forums on the same day. I don't really have much more to add so I'm just padding the review at this point by saying that being able to use the Arch User Repository makes it really easy to use all of the programs I was used to using on windows. Its incredible how many games run flawlessly with the exception of those that use kernel-level anticheats, which is no fault of Artix's
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-15
Votes: 24
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The comodity of having the latest and greatest without the crufts of systemd. The only thing that couldn't do for everyone is about AUR being obviously used towards systemd since AUR is pointed to Arch but nothing prevents you to submit your own AUR version of the package you want with your init version of choice.
Not only that, it's the real deal about being K.I.S.S. since you can easily use whatever you want at your own discretion, without relying on things forced on your throat because the devs are lazy enough to deploy poorly configured packages.
Despite elogind being used system-wide by default, isn't hard to use something else such as seatd.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-17
Votes: 29
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I have a month of use under my belt and I've been impressed by the stability and the freedom of choice.
I am firmly against systemd and it's system-wide ramifications choking off the traditional flexibility of GNU/Linux.
I also run Devuan for the same reasons, but thought I'd try something different for a change on my desktop since I'd been using Devuan since 2017.
I don't think Artix would be a great choice for a first time Linux user, however it isn't mind boggling to someone with a little prior experience, in fact the road to adoption is pretty well bump free.
I can see myself sticking with this distro for sometime, nothing has rubbed me the wrong way thus far.
Many thanks to the folks at Artix for keeping Linux, Linux.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-03
Votes: 25
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This is the distribution that cures distro-hopping. There's a large variety of ready-made ISO media to choose from, spanning 4 init systems and the most popular DE environments. As their instructions suggest, depending on your level of expertise (and your free time) you can do a barebones console installation, a basic graphical one or a full workstation setup.
I use it on both servers and workstations. My go-to choice is the community editions, as they provide all the goodies a normal user should ever require for graphics, multimedia and office use.
Despite being rolling-release, it's extremely stable; daily updaters should know that problems only arise from either upgrading the kernel, their graphics card driver or mesa, in which case a simple downgrade of these components is the usual cure. This can't obviously be blamed on Artix, but rather upstream, however the distro itself is oriented towards more advanced users - one should not use it as a first Linux experience if coming, say, from windows.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-17
Votes: 28
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In my opinion, it's the only Arch-based distro that makes sense these days, because it has something really different from the rest:
• You can choose between 4 options for the init system other than systemd.
• Most (if not all) of the packages in the Arch repositories that depend on systemd for some reason are fixed in the Artix repositories so that they don't depend on it.
• Great for those who really like a clean, light and minimal system with only what is necessary for their personal use and nothing more. Nothing grotesque like systemd, which wants to fulfill 500 roles it wasn't designed for.
• You can also take advantage of the AUR in Artix, but if the package in question has systemd dependencies, you'll probably have to deal with them yourself, and the same goes for the possible services. But the Artix community is generally welcoming, so there's always the possibility of asking for help on their forum.
• Updates on Artix are generally on a par with those on Arch, so if you like the flood of updates every day, there probably won't be much difference here.
I'm definitely enjoying the experience using Artix, it's really worth a try.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-02-04
Votes: 0
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Normal methods of creating working Boot Medium Failed ! Had to use 'dd' to create a bootable Flash Drive. Installed to HDD and GRUB promptly Failed to boot. antiX at least has a workaround for this, a Boot Repair that Works ! Using an HP Elitebook 745 G4.
S6 was an attractive feature of the ArtiX Distribution, however, it would be nice to even see S6 in action after an install to HDD.
There wasn't a Connection Manager to connect to my Wi-Fi, so I was glad I Did know how to use the Advanced Network Configurator !
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-17
Votes: 22
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What I was looking for: no bloated (no systemd, preinstalled unwanted software), minimalistic, quick install, simple and stable distro with latest software I am using and interested in...
I have found Artix and after one year of running it on my desktop and laptop I have no need to look for something else...
During this period I realized that for me it is most effective and suckless to use command line /text based programs instead of specific applications (for example pacman/yay over some pacman gui)....
The Arch packaging is super quick, easy and simple...
Comparing to some other distros - performance (RAM consuption, speed) is best (410 MB XFCE, of course depends what processes you have started up...)
Thank You very much, Artix Developers, for this great independed and real linux distro!
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-01-16
Votes: 0
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Artix is a distro that is what it claims to be, the art of linux. I do not particularly care for the init wars, but what I do care about is options. I am not only glad that Artix provides the option of a different init system but also does so in a relatively stable fashion. Even as someone who likes systemd, this might become my daily driver.
Runit is fast and simple and I love it for that. Simply create a symlink from /etc/runit/sv/yourservicehere to /run/runit/service. I appreciate it for this simple mentality. systemctl will always be easier but I like that runit does not try to do too much. This can be shown in its slightly faster boot times.
Admittedly, boot times were slower than what I got on void, but as someone with a fast PC, this does not matter to me. I am still consistently surprised by how well everything is put together. I love how simple runit is as opposed to systemd but this is nothing if personal preference and an arbitrary picking of one over the other.
Now there are a few minor issues. First of all, the basic installer needs more work. You should be able to disable artix's branding (i.e grub themes), change the repositories to include lib32 and standard arch repositories if need be, and ideally you would be able to enable zram but I am not sure of how hard that would be. Currently you need to enable zramen. For a distro where the main purpose is choice, these are options I want to see from the start.
Secondly, I cannot get pipewire to work. Maybe it has to do something with my headphones/usb hub, but I cannot get it to work. Pulseaudio is a must.
For my final major issue, I don't know how much of this is my personal hardware, but after one particular artix reinstall it significantly delayed runit startup times as well as time to post. I know this because every time I reinstalled artix it had the same issue, it would hang on a specific runit step for upwards of two minutes when usually it took less than 15 seconds to boot. Eventually I replaced artix with void to see if it was an issue with runit proper or how it was packaged and it went away.
All in all I do like this distro and will daily drive it, but it has not quite matured yet. Work needs to be done on the installer and pulseaudio
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-04
Votes: 2
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very good performance. I love the rolling release from artix linux and the choose between difference inits systems with difference graphical desktops. I can play steam games and watch multimedia streams. Also i can write documents, paint arts with free software and very fast summons. I used runit xfce and got after a upgrade a blackscreen with a loading left-top dot. Now i change my init to openrc and hope i get no more a boot blackscreen after a upgrade/update event. I dont know how i can fix this boot problem and reinstall artix with a other init system.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-03
Votes: 17
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Artix Linux provides a systemd free environment with a choice of OpenRC, RunIT, S6 and Dinit. I have used OpenRC, RunIT and Dinit. The pacman package management system along with the fact that Arch Linux repositories can be enabled as long as one understands that some systemd stuff will leak in and systemd services will not work as PID 1 is not systemd (one will have create those "service" files for the init system that they use if Artix does not have it), means one can easily get applications through Arch Linux's Community repositories not offered through Artix's repositories (this is improving as the Artix's package base increases in size over time) or even through AUR packages.
It is awesome to see that in the Linux universe the freedom of choice is again a real concept over what initialization application one can use for PID 1.
When Arch Linux first switched over to systemd from the previous init, it just seemed so complicated with systemd and something always came up which seemed to more difficult than necessary to fix. Thus I moved to Arch-OpenRC packages when it first appeared. I loved the simple way openrc initialization work and are very simple to trouble shoot. No voodoo magic going on for PID 1. Simple text log files and the speed just blows systemd away.
The evolution into Artix Linux was a massive undertaking in time and effort. The team has out done itself to get a total of 4 working stable non-systemd init systems for the user to choose. The user has an excellent choice of many desktops or even window manager only setups.
I use Openbox with tiling rxvt-unicode terminals (configured to 4 separate tiles), tint2 panel and several XFCE applications to provide a stable really fast space to work in which does everything I need that a full desktop provides. The init I am currently using is Dinit. It is easy to configure and the "service" files are straight forward. It works well and the commands seem easier for me to remember than OpenRC or RunIT. The graphical installer on the latest release ISO as of this writing : artix-plasma-dinit-20220713-x86_64 worked very well with only customized partitions (several disks plus tmpfs for /tmp and ~/.cache folders) and defaults for the rest. After a ten minutes or so I had a working desktop on my computer ready to use.
If one wants a truly free on configured environments then the best choice is to use the base image and install the packages without the configuration packages to get a vanilla installation. Otherwise you will have to alter the desktop configurations afterwards if you find the provided configured desktops settings not to your liking and/or need additional requirements.
If the user is familiar and comfortable with command line or at least willing to put in the effect to learn the command line stuff through research as this distribution is not aimed at new Linux users (at first a steep learning curve), one will be rewarded with a functional stable environment though as with all OSes some updates may need one's manual attention.
As far as gaming goes, Windows still has an edge though I have found that all the games I like to play are available in Linux through Steam and run well. Thus I no longer run Windows at all (say goodbye to Microsoft spies). Running systemd free makes Linux more like Unix again and less like Windows as systemd did IMO.
The fact that you can install a great OS and have one of the best performing computers is awesome. In my experience the performance improvement was very noticeable in human terms on the same hardware. You do not need a stop watch to tell the different.
What's not to like?
Simple, fast, functional and free ...
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-01-01
Votes: 0
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I have high hopes for getting a non_systemD system I can use as a daily driver but Artix has some problems.
I've tried several ISOs (base, graphical installers and the i3 test ISO) and so far I've come with two big stops:
- In the case of base install and testing ISOs, I can't connect to my wifi. I've followed the steps to it up and running using WPA supplicant but it seems the network interface just won't allow wifi to work. If those can be automated or function closely to how Arch allows the user to activate wifi, then there is a chance to make the base install viable. It is worse that even the testing ISOs don't have wifi setups.
- For the graphical installers, LXQT also has no wifi interface, and plasma-runit seems to crash SDDM upon updating the system after installing it. It happened the day I'm writing the review so it's a fresh bug I'm having.
That's a bad look I must say, but the Artix community and maintainers are more than capable of addressing those issues, and I hope Artix becomes a viable replacement to Arch. As of now, I would not recommend for intermediate users.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-21
Votes: 17
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Artix is Arch in the original linux spirit, without the burden of buggy, pervasive and untrustworthy systemd.
After switching to Artix several years ago, I have not found any reason to switch to anything else. It's been working flawlessly on all my machines.
My init system of choice is dinit, as it is super easy to use and has good documentation.
I'd give this distro 11 out of 10 if I could as I am totally happy with the stability, flexibility and freedom of choice it is offering.
Keep up the excelent work!
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-12-20
Votes: 1
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Artix is very promissing and distinct distro.
So I tried to install it on
1. my old Acer
2. Oracle VM set on my main laptop.
here's the results.
1. In live mode (from USB) everything is fine ( wifi and sound that I always check
before the installation).
Installtion process (Fxce with s6) is fast and flawless. Reboot, enter the newly
created user password and... no wifi available connections - NetworkManager
displays an empty list. If some commands must be run after installation
(like wpa_supplicant -B -i wlan0 -c /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.config
wpa_cli etc..) then why are they not the part of the installation/reboot scrypt?
Does it mean that installation process is far from being perfect?
2. Virtuall Machine.
VM gives a choice to run the installation which goes smoothly and fine.
Then after final Done and Reboot user arrives to the same menu inviting
to start the installation. No login screen for the newly created user just
the vicious circle on endless installment (which happens not only with
Artix in my experience).
Most users will be intimidated at this point and leave the Artix.
So with this double failure I'm off Artix for now hoping to see
the improovements in this great distro in the future.
Artix, all the best!
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-17
Votes: 3
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Artix is a linux distribution that is simple, clean and modular.
It frees you from the shackles of systemd and gives you the freedom to choose between real init systems. (runit, openrc, dinit and s6)
Packages that are depended on systemd are carefully rebuilt and work in coherence with the whole system.
Artix also offers ISO's with fully-fledged desktop environments. (gnome, xfce, kde, cinnamon, lxde, lxqt and mate)
This makes it especially interesting for new linux users who don't want to build their system from the ground up but just want to get a footing in the world of linux.
There is also the fantastic documentation, an active forum and the passionate artix devs and contributiors that make this distribution stand out as something special.
Artix is what arch was supposed to be. A flexible distribution that offers you the freedom to be whatever you want it to be.
It is "The Art of Linux".
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-08
Votes: 10
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An excellent operating system. It works like Arch, but without SystemD.
I have never experienced any issues at all, and I'll likely continue to use it, unless I hop around again.
In any case, it is a good place to stop and rest. It is the height of perfection (of Arch, that is). Arch... but better.
You can use all Arch packages besides the core, AUR, etc. as long as you configure your repos and whatever AUR helper you will use. It all works, although I'm sure there's something that may cause issues, I just haven't found it.
As for init systems -- because they are gracious enough to actually give you a choice! -- I prefer runit. There's several other options for anything you are used to or want to try out.
I might have some feeling that I'd like an independent distro like this, which does not rely on anything else. In that case, I'd go for Gentoo or Void.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-07
Votes: 7
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The best systemd free distro out there. I used to use Arch linux and nothing was wrong with it. I was just trying to experience something new. But could not leave the aur and pacman package manager. So I tried out Artix.. then I did some research on the hate behind systemd and I think I got it now.
In artix runit , the ram usage is really low, from app opening to switching workspaces.. everything feels smoother ... Also the ability to add arch repos takes Artix to another level.
I hope the project goes on and fulfill it's purpose in the future as well
Best wishes to to developers.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-05
Votes: 4
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I've been distro hopping from Puppy, Elementary, Zorin, Devuan, Void & now to Artix ... (Not counting Qubes & BSD family which I didn't manage to setup completely with all drivers). With earlier distros I was learning the ropes but the distro was never rock solid reliable esp with startup / suspend / hibernate issues etc. Of course I also messed up settings or panels at times trying out different menu options :-) Then as I progressed I learnt about the dangers of Systemd and tried to move but Devuan and Void were more complicated, more CLI and less GUI / cool looking. As an end user, I have definitely needed to rush back to CLI which doesn't excite me too much (even though I'm able to copy paste from online forums)... With Artix, I got best of both worlds with no Systemd & splendid looks, fully featured and power packed
Initially, I had trouble with the download servers and hence had initially chosen the graphical install ISO. However tired of (re)installing OS & all software apps multiple times, I now downloaded the community ISO and did a completely fresh install removing the other distro partitions as well... this is now my only OS at this point and I'm not complaining. Of course there are some hitches (like my Acer trackpad isn't working but it doesn't randomly work most of the time anyways, Librewolf installation was stuck and had to resort to CLI etc... but even then more than happy to finally have a really eye catching, powerful and rock-solid distro which I intend to stick to for quite some time.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-11-29
Votes: 0
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I tried this system a while ago and I liked it for the most part. It looks nice, it´s one of the fastest systems I´ve tried and it has no systemd. It doesn´t come with that much software installed, you have to find and install it yourself. On the minus side it comes with a browser that is not that good and not customizable and it was a bit tricky to install Firefox from the AUR since Yay does not come with the system. Overall I would say a good choice if you´re not afraid of using the command line from time to time.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-26
Votes: 5
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A quality distro with friendly devs and solid support, has very good default repos and some maintainer repos too. On their forums you can also pretty much solve any issues that can arise, which are rare since their package vetting is also very good (for example when upstream arch shipped the grub update who broke on some uefi systems etc). The default images have a sensible base on which you can get a nice system up and running rather quickly, the desktop environments and gtk/qt are also themed with their custom theme which is elegant. It's not the best distro, but it's in the top 10 for me, and i daily drive it on some pc's for about 2 years now happily.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-11-24
Votes: 0
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For financial and environmental reasons, I've always used quite old hardware, or "rescue" computers, as I like to call them. They naturally led me to lightweight distros, but because I also need to do real work on them, I found Arch to be perfect for my needs. But over time, I became one those users who was obsessed with minimalism, and I was constantly whittling down my package numbers and utilizing more and more suckless or suckless-like software, until I hit a minimalist wall.
Then there was systemd, which seemed like the last piece of bloat on my system. To be clear, I'm not one of the systemd haters, and most of the complaints about it are beyond my technical knowledge, so I don't have an opinion. Nevertheless, the one undisputed fact about systemd is that it is bloated; it is, in reality, a suite of applications that include an init system, and some of the applications are totally unnecessary.
So I installed Artix, a distro whose only reason to exist is to satisfy users who don't like systemd. I replaced vanilla Arch on a laptop and installed mostly the same packages with the same configurations, and in the end, my system was almost identical to the previous one, except with runit instead of systemd. The Artix-runit install does boot significantly faster and uses only 130MB of ram at start-up, as opposed to 170MB for my Arch system. In addition, although it may be my imagination, pages do seem to load faster. Overall, I have been quite satisfied with Artix, and if you're an obsessed minimalist like me, this is probably a good distro for you.
However, there are a few reasons why one may not want to use it. First, the incredible software availability of Arch is one of its most attractive points. As some software is dependent on systemd, it is not included in the Artix repos, and some things in the AUR simply won't install. Also, I ran into hiccups during the installation and setting up processes, but, as an experienced Linux user, I was able to work through them; but for me, it was definitely not as smooth as an Arch install. Anyway, this is not a distro for new users, although there are pre-configured ISO's for newbs. Nevertheless, if someone is going to use a bloated desktop environment, it seems pointless to replace systemd. Apart from that, there are a few foibles and differences from mainline Arch that one will have to get used to with Artix. However, I'm happy I took the time to learn and will probably use Artix on all of my machines in the future.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-11-16
Votes: 0
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I tested Artix on an old hard drive from a laptop that I put into my main PC, and it still boots up pretty fast. It was easy to install if you've installed arch before. I used the command line installer.
The OpenRC init system that I used is pretty easy to work with. Artix has lots of useful scripts to increase software compatibility with OpenRC. It recognized all my hardware and everything works perfectly for me (AMD gpu). Sometimes, programs open slowly, but I bet that's the old hard drive's fault.
One annoyance is that there are some Arch packages that aren't in the artix repos, so you might have to find alternatives to those. That's not a huge issue, though, and artix isn't as popular as arch so it makes sense that there some software that is not included. The artix team doesn't have unlimited time. I also heard that there is a package you can use to add compatibility with arch packages, and then switch to using the arch repos to get access to all the usual Arch software. I haven't tried that, though.
I like that they haven't changed this OS so much that you can't use the Arch wiki to solve issues. Most fixes from the Arch wiki also work on Artix, though you might have to do some extra searching for the proper OpenRC command if the Arch fix involves doing something with systemd. Overall, an amazing distro that I hope has a long and prosperous future. I'm considering installing artix on my main system.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-06
Votes: 8
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I've been using Artix for quite some time, and honestly I can't really use anything else long term. I love Arch, but I sometimes wish for different init systems like OpenRC or Runit. Luckily, Artix is compatible with Arch repos as well as very versatile, having much more init systems than I bargained for, and is quite robust. I can't really genuinely justify using any other distributiojn anymore for any reason other than "it's different." It's very well documented and easy to understand. I love it so much I'd buy official merch if I knew there was some!
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-24
Votes: 9
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Artix has just become my daily operating system. My favorite desktop is XFCE. For a long time I have used Arch Linux without any issues, except it was taking a long time to start LibreOffice. After tolerating the slow loading of LibreOffice, I decided to try Void Linux. Void Linux was loading everything fast, except LibreOffice. In addition, I was unable to install and run Google-Chrome on the Void Distro. Chromium was good on Void; however, not as good as Google-Chrome. Today, I installed Artix with the runit ini. Artix’s XFCE with the runit ini, runs fast and flawlessly on my Dell Studio XP computer with the i7 chip and 8 gigs of memory. This is one of the first Studio XP i7 built by Dell in 2010 and it runs at same speed it did the day I bought it. Even though Artix does not use Systemd, Google-Chrome installed from the AUR repository and Google-Chrome installs and runs as fast as it has done in the majority of Linux Distros I tried. For my needs, the Artix distro with XFCE and the runit ini are a perfect combination. It has been years since I tried Artix on my hardware. When I tried Artix in the past, I used the openrc ini because I was coming from FreeBSD. Today, I used the runit ini because it is the same ini used by Void Linux. The only difference I noticed is my resource use is about 50 megs more than Void uses. With the exception of LibreOffice, Void and Artix load applications as fast, if not faster, than Arch Linux.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-28
Votes: 23
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Artix Linux provides a systemd free environment with a choice of OpenRC, RunIT, S6 and Dinit. I have used OpenRC, RunIT and Dinit. The pacman package management system along with the fact that Arch Linux repositories can be enabled as long as one understands that some systemd stuff will leak in and systemd services will not work as PID 1 is not systemd (one will have create those "service" files for the init system that they use if Artix does not have it), means one can easily get applications through Arch Linux's Community repositories not offered through Artix's repositories (this is improving as the Artix's package base increases in size over time) or even through AUR packages.
It is awesome to see that in the Linux universe the freedom of choice is again a real concept over what initialization application one can use for PID 1.
When Arch Linux first switched over to systemd from the previous init, it just seemed so complicated with systemd and something always came up which seemed to more difficult than necessary to fix. Thus I moved to Arch-OpenRC packages when it first appeared. I loved the simple way openrc initialization work and are very simple to trouble shoot. No voodoo magic going on for PID 1. Simple text log files and the speed just blows systemd away.
The evolution into Artix Linux was a massive undertaking in time and effort. The team has out done itself to get a total of 4 working stable non-systemd init systems for the user to choose. The user has an excellent choice of many desktops or even window manager only setups.
I use Openbox with tiling rxvt-unicode terminals (configured to 4 separate tiles), tint2 panel and several XFCE applications to provide a stable really fast space to work in which does everything I need that a full desktop provides. The init I am currently using is Dinit. It is easy to configure and the "service" files are straight forward. It works well and the commands seem easier for me to remember than OpenRC or RunIT. The graphical installer on the latest release ISO as of this writing : artix-plasma-dinit-20220713-x86_64 worked very well with only customized partitions (several disks plus tmpfs for /tmp and ~/.cache folders) and defaults for the rest. After a ten minutes or so I had a working desktop on my computer ready to use.
If one wants a truly free on configured environments then the best choice is to use the base image and install the packages without the configuration packages to get a vanilla installation. Otherwise you will have to alter the desktop configurations afterwards if you find the provided configured desktops settings not to your liking and/or need additional requirements.
If the user is familiar and comfortable with command line or at least willing to put in the effect to learn the command line stuff through research as this distribution is not aimed at new Linux users (at first a steep learning curve), one will be rewarded with a functional stable environment though as with all OSes some updates may need one's manual attention.
As far as gaming goes, Windows still has an edge though I have found that all the games I like to play are available in Linux through Steam and run well. Thus I no longer run Windows at all (say goodbye to Microsoft spies). Running systemd free makes Linux more like Unix again and less like Windows as systemd did IMO.
The fact that you can install a great OS and have one of the best performing computers is awesome. In my experience the performance improvement was very noticeable in human terms on the same hardware. You do not need a stop watch to tell the different.
What's not to like?
Simple, fast, functional and free ...
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-27
Votes: 47
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Artix Linux: Celebrating Simplicity, Flexibility, and Creative Freedom
In the vibrant realm of operating systems, Artix Linux stands as a shining example of a creation that harmoniously blends simplicity, flexibility, and the essence of creative freedom. This unique distribution has garnered a dedicated following due to its departure from mainstream package management systems and its commitment to providing a platform where users can craft their digital landscapes with unparalleled control.
Artix Linux's elegance lies in its uncomplicated nature. In a world often inundated with complex interfaces and convoluted procedures, Artix Linux takes a refreshing step back. Embracing the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) philosophy, it offers a straightforward installation process, clear documentation, and an intuitive package manager. This simplicity not only reduces the learning curve for newcomers but also allows seasoned users to focus on what truly matters – the act of creation itself.
Flexibility is another jewel in Artix Linux's crown. By offering a choice between multiple init systems – OpenRC, runit, and s6 – users have the freedom to mold their system according to their preferences. This adaptability extends to package management, with both the traditional pacman and the Arch User Repository (AUR) at users' disposal. This means access to an extensive collection of software, without compromising on system integrity. Such flexibility empowers users to curate an environment that resonates with their individual needs, fostering a deeper sense of connection and ownership.
Yet, it is the concept of creative freedom that truly elevates Artix Linux to a higher plane. The ability to shape every facet of the system, from the boot process to the graphical interface, empowers users to express themselves artistically through their digital experiences. Unlike other operating systems that dictate aesthetics and functionality, Artix Linux embraces personalization as an art form. Users can craft their desktop environments, experiment with window managers, and mix-and-match software components to create a tailored ecosystem that mirrors their vision.
In a world that often emphasizes standardization, Artix Linux stands as a rebellious advocate for individuality. Its embrace of alternative init systems and package management approaches exemplifies a departure from the norm, inviting users to explore different paths and challenge the conventional. This spirit of exploration not only fuels technological innovation but also cultivates a community that thrives on shared passion and mutual support.
In conclusion, Artix Linux is a testament to the beauty of simplicity, the power of flexibility, and the magic of creative freedom. It is a canvas on which users can paint their digital dreams, a stage where innovation is nurtured, and a sanctuary for those who seek an authentic, unfiltered connection with their machines. As we celebrate the elegance of Artix Linux, let us also celebrate the artists who shape it – the users who, armed with choice and imagination, turn their computing experiences into masterpieces of their own design.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-08-24
Votes: 0
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I first tried cinnamon-openrc. The system installs and starts as expected. It's pretty fast and responsive. Graphically, it felt rough and unfinished (and plain ugly to be honest), like a up-stream themed distro, but that's not a big issue since theming is easy on archlinux.
One complaint tho, I couldn't get plymouth to work. Documentation is pretty non existent and the forum is not very useful. The best I could get is a plymouth background flashing after grub and disappearing when my luks password was requested. Then the rest of the boot sequence was text mode. No idea why plymouth didn't handle luks while it does it perfectly on arch.
I then tried cinnamon-runit but calamares simply refused to start, so I couldn't even install it.
Pros:
- archlinux
- no systemd
- fast
Cons:
- feels unfinished (beta)
- no documentation
- extremely hard to get support from the community
- expect some issues (not everything has been cleansed from systemd yet)
- ugly out of the box
- it's one iso per DE-init couple. I wish we could simply choose an init system in Calamares
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-23
Votes: 2
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Hard to get used to, but once the learning curve is overcame you have one the fastest and most reliable systems possible. The variety of slight glitches teaches the user more and more about linux as they fix each glitch. The difficulty in installing the software makes newcommers to Arch based systems more adept in using tools like git and making packages. I have found the XFCE GUI is the most stable, reliable, and comes with a sufficient array of basic software toe allow novices to work with the system enough to get into the command line. It's like working with a machine, not an interface service provided by technocratic psychopaths.
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Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-23
Votes: 4
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On an Odroid H3 SBC ...
The artix-xfce-dinit ISO image installs quickly and easily.
Dinit is furiously fast, and delightfully easy to use.
Artix-Xfce is performant. Xfce is super-quick, has low resource use, and is customisable to my needs.
With the right repositories enabled, it is definitely possible to install Citrix Workspace with Teams HDX audio-video optimisation.
I try to update Artix packages at the end of the working week only - to give me time to investigate any update issues (which are very rare).
I am very happy with it.
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Version: 20230710
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-07-12
Votes: 0
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Blazingly fast, in fact probably the fastest Linux distro I've ever used. Dead easy to install and a nice clean but stylish interface. I opted for Cinnamon on a low spec laptop and it ran like a dream. Unfortunately, it does not appear to have a GUI for software and like Endeavour, uses the command line. Please excuse me if I've gotten that wrong. Normally that's alright by me but this laptop has a small screen and I didn't want to go blind, staring a terminal.
I also had a issue with UFW being installed and activated on start up. It persistently turned itself off. Really odd.
In short I did not keep Artix. I do think it would benefit from a graphical software manager. That said, for someone installing it on a laptop with a decent screen who is happy to work from the command line, tjhis is amazing. I will be keeping an eye on it for future consideration when I replace my ageing primary laptop.
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Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-09
Votes: 17
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My experience with Artix Linux has been nothing short of amazing. The absence of systemd and the brilliance of dinit make it a standout distro. It's fast, reliable, and gives you complete control over your system. If you're tired of systemd's grip and looking for a refreshing alternative, Artix is the way to go. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
I'm using KDE Plasma with Dinit; Dinit is like a ninja—silent, efficient, and lightning-fast. It handles the startup and shutdown processes flawlessly, without any unnecessary baggage. I would advise to try Dinit rather than the standard Runit, which is fine, a bit Spartan IMHO compared to Dinit.
All in all, I'm impressed with how streamlined and robust Artix is. It's versatile also, as it is based on Arch, so all the good stuff from the AUR is available!
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Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-07
Votes: 4
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The best Linux distribution I have used. So glad I found it after several years of search as it suits me perfectly. No systemd, comes with multiple desktop environments as separate ISOs, easy install, great choice of software, very minimal and fast. I use the OpenRC version with KDE Plasma, as both projects are well maintained and developed (I think it's Artix's flagship ISO as well).
I have not encountered software shortages as well yet, as many things found on the AUR are available on normal repos. The installation speed was also strangely fast for some reason.
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Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-15
Votes: 2
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Highly underrated!
Have Artix with OpenRC as init system with XFCE installed; it's a feel of freedom!
Lightweight, logic, clearly arranged, and stable - wonderful! The step from systemd (back) to an init system is worth testing! Even if it will be unfamiliar at first, give it a try! I'm not a Linux guru, but the way OpenRC handles services seems to me much more straightforward than systemd.
If needed, add universe repository to /etc/pacman.conf (s. online help) and install additional software like pamac (GUI) or similar.
Very recommended distro!
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Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-05
Votes: 2
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I'm converting friends and colleagues from windows to Linux with a Ventoy USB stick that carries the MATE and Plasma community editions of Artix (most of them choose Plasma because they're seduced by its countless desktop widgets) and the rest of the review will refer to these editions.
The Artix team has put a lot of effort in polishing their installation media and it shows: the software collection is well-balanced and offers the arguably best application in its category. There's Clementine for your music collection, mpv for video playback (I'd like a more sophisticated configuration file, though I can understand the lack of it as it's closely tied to each user's hardware), GIMP for advanced image editing, Inkscape for vector graphics, Firefox with preinstalled privacy addons, Audacity for audio editing, Kdenlive for non-linear video editing, Libre Office, Digikam for photo collection management, even Lutris for your gaming needs. The list goes on and for some categories there's even the 'second-best' alternative present.
More advanced users will delight to find out a slew of power tools pre-installed and at their disposal, they're just too many to list here. A graphical package management utility is also provided in these editions, ideal for beginners. All these are beautifully assembled and arranged in a pleasant warm dark theme, augmented by the redshift utility which takes care of your eyes after dark.
Given all these amenities, the learning curve is smooth for beginners. Advanced or guru-tier users might find the community ISOs somewhat bloated but a quick clean up with pacman can remove the clutter easily.
I would rate it 11/10 if I could.
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Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-31
Votes: 1
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I started on Debian, Fedora, Parrot. Then I used OpenSUSE.
I also used Kubuntu for five months, and Manjaro for a few months.
But this kind of mess called systemd ended up exasperating me.
In 2018, I searched and tested some rare rolling distros without systemd.
Artix Linux after a year of testing has proven to be exemplary: surprisingly stable and fluid!
In 2019, many applications from Arch Linux had already been packaged for Artix.
I found a very active distribution and gratified by a great forum.
For beginners, who don't want to get too involved, I recommend Manjaro (systemd is present, but not used by default).
For experts, I recommend Artix and NixOS.
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Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-16
Votes: 1
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I started on Mandrake, Fedora, Mepis. Then I used Debian.
I also used Xubuntu for five years, and Manjaro for a few months.
But this kind of mess called systemd ended up exasperating me.
In 2018, I searched and tested some rare rolling distros without systemd.
Artix Linux after a year of testing has proven to be exemplary: surprisingly stable and fluid!
In 2019, many applications from Arch Linux had already been packaged for Artix.
I found a very active distribution and gratified by a great forum.
For beginners, who don't want to get too involved, I recommend MX Linux (systemd is present, but not used by default).
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Version: 20230501
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-05-13
Votes: 0
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This distro is underrated.
I compare this distro to , Manjaro(Arch) without Systemd , or Antix(Debian).
Boot times are fast. Memomry usage is low.
Efi bootloader install fine.
This distro just misses a decend graphical package manager as "octopi" is basic.
This distro takes openness of init system serious. As systemd is the de-facto default as set by large corporations.
Number of available packages in the different repositories is huge. Even without AUR.
Less known packages can be compiled from source but this can be a frigile and dangerous operation to overall stability.
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Version: 20230401
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-27
Votes: 2
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I ran debian sid for almost 20 years, systemd finally pushed me to find something that does not use it. For years I was use to finding the right info on the ArchWiki and it took a few days to get comfortable with pacman but Artix has been an awesome distro, super stable on my daily work machine plus 10-15 servers and other desktops.
If you are an old sys-v hack or simply want to reduce the amount of unneeded crap running on your machine you will be amazed at the difference of getting rid of systemd makes.
Artix offers all the benefits of Arch, great community, AUR is awesome, stable platform minus systemd and with a rolling release, what more could you as for?
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Version: 20230401
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-25
Votes: 1
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Easy to install
Bleeding edge packages
Pacman
No systemd (Huge plus!)
Multiple inits to choose from
Just works
Ex-Manjaro user here. I'm so glad I found this distro. I love Artix! I use it on my desktop, laptop and I also use it as a live enviroment in a USB to multiple laptops from multiple manufacturers with no problems whatsoever. In fact, I'm posting this from live enviroment in a Lenovo Ideapad with a Ryzen 5 4500U. This is a very underrated distro that deserves more recognition. Huge thanks to the Artix team that keeps init freedom alive with Artix!
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Version: 20230401
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-20
Votes: 0
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Hello, Really with Artix Linux (with OPenRC bootloader) I managed to "revive" my All In One from 13 years ago (AA183M D02)
It was very easy and dynamic to install, very fast* in the installation and configuration, I didn't have any problems with configuration issues of any paraphyric (or something like that).
I'm impressed with the quality of the builds and the documentation is very thorough, both from Artix itself and ArchLinux, and the developers' dedication to keeping a Linux distro so consistent and great for power users.
Finally, in view of usability, the only thing missing is a package manager (it exists, which is pamac) by "default" in Artix Linux (the same as "store apps" in Debian-based distros) then yes, it would really be very more evident in the community.
I'm impressed, success to Artix Linux!
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Version: 20230401
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-04
Votes: 1
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I use Artix for years now and although I can't say it's suitable for a newcomer to Linux, it certainly delivers in more experienced hands. I use it in both home and production and my email server's uptime is 750 days and counting, getting every update once a month (except for the kernel, of course).
I also carry around with me a USB stick with Ventoy (look it up, it's brilliant) and constantly boot the community-gtk edition of Artix to install it on friends and clients or repair broken Linux installations and even reset windows passwords. The community editions by the way are the recommended entries for new users, as they get a full desktop experience without having to tinker around until they get their stuff squared out.
The community is friendly, especially at the forum; almost every topic gets a [SOLVED] tag within a couple of days and many user requests are satisfied with package additions to the "unofficial" repositories, [universe] and [omniverse].
All supported inits are fast too, but s6 blows everything out of the water: in my laptop it boots to console login in 2 seconds.
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Version: 20230215
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-06
Votes: 0
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I have now been using Artix for 8 months, and still think it the bees knees: I enjoy having s6 (or dinit) as a replacement for systemd.
The one thing I have experienced recently is that kernel updates can interfere with the performance of my out-of-kernel Wifi USB adapter driver. That is, the recompiled driver's performance becomes unstable. This is probably because its codebase is a little behind the kernel codebase? I guess that's what you pay for, when using a rolling release.
Anyway, one solution is to have two USB wifi adapters - an old adapter that has an in-kernel driver, alongside my newer, faster adapter. When the latter becomes unstable, I swap it out with the former.
Another solution is to use the fact that Artix comes with different kernels - when a vanilla kernel update causes Wifi issues, I switch over to the linux-rt kernel for a time, which is a sub-version or two behind. It is very easy to swap kernels in Artix.
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Version: 20230215
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-04
Votes: 1
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the best choice for those who are clearly aware of the bad things about systemd. artix gives you the possibility to choose between 5 different init system options, and furthermore separates them into individual iso images for each one, which is good for evaluating them separately. i like the artix distro and i got no problems. it's fast and up to date. artix is without systemd and very stable and not bloated.
the forum is very helpful if problems exists. i give this distro a 10 out of 10 as I am completely satisfied with the stability, flexibility and freedom of choice it is offering.
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Version: 20230215
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-04
Votes: 0
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I have been using Artix for some years, and I am fully satisfied with it. The few problems that occurred were quickly resolved thanks to the forum. I recommend it without any doubt. I stopped definitively in the search for the ideal distribution. It's light, stable despite being rolling and also suitable for relatively old machines, but not very old ones (with an AMD E 350 dual core processor and 4GB of memory it runs fine). A minimum of basic knowledge of the GNU/linux system is required. Good job. I hope it can remain at these high levels for many years to come.
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Version: 20230215
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-02-21
Votes: 0
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Artix is simple, easy and efficient. This distribution makes it easy to set up what you need without adding what you don't. There is no need to reboot the machine after an upgrade because it does not use systemd and there is a plethora of applications because it is inherited from Arch Linux. This is a very interesting possibility for those who are looking for simplicity and speed.
I use it now as a VPS server and as a development machine on a notebook based on kde image.
I recommend it for now to people who have some experience with linux, especially with archlinux. The documentation is sufficient knowing that you can find the complements on archlinux
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-30
Votes: 0
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I have been using Artix Linux for about 5-6 years now and rarely do I ever have problems, which are usually fixed with a simple chroot at worst. I prefer Runit so Artix is great in that aspect. I run Artix on my two desktop computers. The forums are very helpful too whenever I have problems they help me out fairly quickly. Its been a very positive experience using Artix as a daily driver, I do updates daily and its always bleeding-edge, I prefer LXDE which still works just fine, not too sure about how other desktop environments work though. We have a Zen kernel too
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-23
Votes: 0
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Arch as it should be - independent and without systemd bloat.
The art of *nix - Artix.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-12
Votes: 0
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I tried the installer with the "XFCE" desktop and "s6" init and supervision system, and also tried the installer with XFCE and dinit.
Both are very easy and quick to install.
Updates have been stable for the time I have used it (~6 months).
XFCE is a minimalist and fast desktop environment.
Both s6 and dinit work well for me.
I like the comprehensiveness of s6 and the simplicity of dinit; I'm using dinit for now, but might go back to s6 at some stage.
Very happy with it. Artix works great for my daily computing.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-31
Votes: 0
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It has nearly all the positives of arch (you need to remember to specify -openrc in pacman) while having a fast and secure PID1.
It is not as bleeding edge as arch, but I found that pleasing, since smaller packages are given a little time to mature, while big ones are updated immediately. Example: firefox updated from 106.4 to 106.5 while librewolf got an update frim 106.2. to 106.5 (version numberes made up).
It also provides a bunch of already configured ISOs with desktop enviornments, so it is also a good choice for begginers, since (imo) pacman is simpler than apt.
I love it!
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Version: 20210726
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-21
Votes: 0
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I'm using Artix for half a year already and feel much confident than with popular user-friendly distros. Mostly because of Arhc approach that encourages better understanding and control of the system.
Arch wiki applicable in most cases. Forum is useful and active. Few times there were problem after update with certain software, but when I opened the forum there were already a solution. Installation with unixshaikh guide was easy.
Runit init system follows philosophy when everything on Linux is a file so it is clear and simple. There are other init choices.
Thanks to alternative init systems Artix is one of distros that rebel against corporate influence. Freedom is one of reasons I chose Linux, so coming to Artix seems logical.
For me distro is not only tool for my daily tasks but also all ecosystem, people and philosophy that surrounds it. From Artix community I`ve learned more about other software choices that respect user freedom. Artix is a great distro for home use if you want to learn Linux and appreciate freedom approach and Linux philosophy.
User repositories allow install almost any software.
So far I had no any issue with Artix.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-21
Votes: 0
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If you don't know what PID1 is and/or care about it, you won't see of feel any difference from most mainstream distros. You'll probably be totally satisfied with a community edition (Plasma especially).
However, if you do know about PID and init systems, there's really not many alternatives out there. Artix is the only distro that offers 4 different init systems to choose from and supports all of them equally well. In fact, the devs have done such a great job that it's possible to switch among inits and none be any wiser.
Depending on your skill levels, you can start almost from scratch getting a base ISO and customizing to your heart's content; you can actually perform a base installation using the convenience of a graphical ISO too!
More advanced users will use their favorite DE flavor and obtain a minimal, lightweight system with just a handful of basic applications and build upon it. Novice users should go with the community editions which offer almost anything a regular user would ever want: browsing, video, graphics, audio, office and even programming - the selected applications are usually the best in their class.
Kudos to the home-bred dark theme, which is warm and easy on the eyes, applied universally to all preinstalled applications. A solid 10!
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-18
Votes: 0
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Amazing arch-based distro. Excellent forum. For openrc lovers! Away from systemd. Runit is an awesome alternative init service. Overall outstanding disrto! I am using Artix on a laptop with Xfce and on a desktop with KDE. I was a Gentoo user so it was so easy to install and use Artix. The power of Arch without systemd and with a more humanistic forum. The experts of Artix are always there and they are willing to help you. Of course, you need some knowledge and some familiarity with ARCH and LINUX in general.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-14
Votes: 0
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artix is like all the goodies of arch + nice init choices, it boots really fast and provides cli & graphical installer. their default theme looks okayish tho, but i rice my system on my own so doesnt matter. Im using the runit variant, boots blazing fast!!! Also its group doesnt spread that filthy lgbt agenda as well unlike the arch group xD
Artix with lts kernel is pretty solid + with suckless programs. Their community on telegram is pretty helpful as well unlike the unwelcoming arch community
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-12-09
Votes: 1
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Artix is rock solid and dependable! I have been using Artix for about 2 years now as a replacement of Arch and it truly has been a joy to use.
I use Artix across all my machines, both at work and at home; it is easy to set up and generally faster than a similar setup in Arch, due to the absence of systemd. Init freedom is sorely needed these days with the domination of the big-tech enforced init systemd. Artix is not for people with limited gnu/linux knowledge/experience though, but I wholeheartedly recommend it to those who understand its underlying 'mechanics'. 10 out of 10!
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-30
Votes: 0
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Fast , reliable, systemd free and Arch compliant distro.
All i need is working out of the box since the very first install.
It handled my hardware w/o issues.
Perfectly suited for my scope of interests: desktop usage (Cinnamon DE), music production (which requires low latency) and hifi music playback (which requires bit perfect audio settings).
Good job handling Linux components together this way.
On my wish list there is:
binary packages for xanmod kernels: IMHO, an ad-hoc repo can be provided to support some supplementary kernels (event though available trhough the Arch and AUR repos).
Regards,
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-22
Votes: 1
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What I was looking for: no bloated (no systemd, preinstalled unwanted software), minimalistic, quick install, simple and stable distro with latest software I am using and interested in...
I have found Artix and after one year of running it on my desktop and laptop I have no need to look for something else...
During this period I realized that for me it is most effective and suckless to use command line /text based programs instead of specific applications (for example pacman/yay over some pacman gui)....
The Arch packageing is super quick, easy and simple...
I use openrc / XFCE flavour with lts kernel, I tried other DE - Cinnamon, Mate - as well, then uninstall it without any problem.
There was just one problem recently: Something went wrong with libre office and wifi, but no problem due to my system backup (rsync)...
Comparing to some other distros - performance (RAM consuption, speed) is best (410 MB XFCE, of course depends what processes you have started up...)
Thank You very much, Artix Developers, for this great independed and real linux distro!
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 4
Date: 2022-11-15
Votes: 2
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This distribution is developing incorrectly.This distro is more like a hobby project. In the beginning there was absolute chaos. Here is also no professional concept.The distribution works well only after the new installation.When the updates come, problems also begin.Repairing costs a lot of time.
They stuff openrc and runit files directly from the master branch of either Gentoo or Void Linux into a PKGBUILD and call it stable. Not all packages have unit scripts.Many packages are not yet available.Using Arch Mirrors is not a solution.
Artix is only for experiments and simple work. Not for productive work. This dirtibution is only for hobby use.After 5 years I expect much more.The developers sometimes behave as if they were in a children's paradise.
The development is not professional and not serious.The idea without systemd is good.
This project works unprofessionally. I do not recommend this distribution.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-13
Votes: 0
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Artix Linux provides a systemd free environment with a choice of OpenRC, RunIT, S6 and Dinit. I have used OpenRC, RunIT and Dinit. The pacman package management system along with the fact that Arch Linux repositories can be enabled as long as one understands that some systemd stuff will leak in and systemd services will not work as PID 1 is not systemd (one will have create those "service" files for the init system that they use if Artix does not have it), means one can easily get applications through Arch Linux's Community repositories not offered through Artix's repositories (this is improving as the Artix's package base increases in size over time) or even through AUR packages.
It is awesome to see that in the Linux universe the freedom of choice is again a real concept over what initialization application one can use for PID 1.
When Arch Linux first switched over to systemd from the previous init, it just seemed so complicated with systemd and something always came up which seemed to more difficult than necessary to fix. Thus I moved to Arch-OpenRC packages when it first appeared. I loved the simple way openrc initialization work and are very simple to trouble shoot. No voodoo magic going on for PID 1. Simple text log files and the speed just blows systemd away.
The evolution into Artix Linux was a massive undertaking in time and effort. The team has out done itself to get a total of 4 working stable non-systemd init systems for the user to choose. The user has an excellent choice of many desktops or even window manager only setups.
I use Openbox with tiling rxvt-unicode terminals (configured to 4 separate tiles), tint2 panel and several XFCE applications to provide a stable really fast space to work in which does everything I need that a full desktop provides. The init I am currently using is Dinit. It is easy to configure and the "service" files are straight forward. It works well and the commands seem easier for me to remember than OpenRC or RunIT. The graphical installer on the latest release ISO as of this writing : artix-plasma-dinit-20220713-x86_64 worked very well with only customized partitions (several disks plus tmpfs for /tmp and ~/.cache folders) and defaults for the rest. After a ten minutes or so I had a working desktop on my computer ready to use.
If one wants a truly free on configured environments then the best choice is to use the base image and install the packages without the configuration packages to get a vanilla installation. Otherwise you will have to alter the desktop configurations afterwards if you find the provided configured desktops settings not to your liking and/or need additional requirements.
If the user is familiar and comfortable with command line or at least willing to put in the effect to learn the command line stuff through research as this distribution is not aimed at new Linux users (at first a steep learning curve), one will be rewarded with a functional stable environment though as with all OSes some updates may need one's manual attention.
As far as gaming goes, Windows still has an edge though I have found that all the games I like to play are available in Linux through Steam and run well. Thus I no longer run Windows at all (say goodbye to Microsoft spies). Running systemd free makes Linux more like Unix again and less like Windows as systemd did IMO.
The fact that you can install a great OS and have one of the best performing computers is awesome. In my experience the performance improvement was very noticeable in human terms on the same hardware. You do not need a stop watch to tell the different.
What's not to like?
Simple, fast, functional and free ...
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-09
Votes: 0
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a truly wonderful forked arch spin - the ready made .iso's give a vanilla DE on which to paint your picture. Both KDE and Cinnamon are already mature and don't need much done to them, xfce/|Lxqt need a bit of work but nothing a quick google won't solve. Dinit really is the lean, mean sprinter in the race compared to flabby, bloated sysd and it most certainly shows on a daily basis. Why is this so low on distrowatch? Quite clearly somebody who didn't have a clue has been systematically marking it down for a very long time and rather than learning, has been blaming it for their own shortcomings - haters gonna hate i guess! A decade into my linux journey and absolutely nothing else I've tried comes close. Highly recommended.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-09
Votes: 0
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A neat little distro I have been using it for some time now and the absence of systemd really does make a diference in terms of better performance and privacy too if you will. The comunity is very helpful and not cocky, unlike on Arch forums. I hope this distro will be even more popular in the future, cos for the time being, it really is a nice little gem in the sea of linux distros.
Plus you get the option to pick desktop like (xfce, cinnamon, lxde, lxqt, kde..). I can highly recommend it. So far I haven't really seen any major bugs or slowdowns, nothing that a quick google search can't fix at least.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-11-04
Votes: 0
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A little known distro, but of excellent quality. Rolling (based on Arch) but stable, I have been using it for years without major problems. The few that occurred, were solved easily with the help of the forum, which is very helpful. Without systemd (it mainly uses Runit or openRc for booting) it is particularly fast, with a medium power machine (for example an i5 + SSD) you are ready to work in about 20/30 seconds. The shutdown is practically immediate. The distro requires a minimum of experience, it is not suitable for those who are at the first approach with Linux, however it could also be fine as a first approach but with the patience of being able to dedicate a few days to read up and do the first installation. There are 3 types of installations: basic (command line, you need some experience, as mentioned before, and there are no pre-installed apps, here you can build your work environment in a totally customized way), intermediate (with graphical installer and a certain number of pre-installed apps, but just a minimum ...) and complete (with graphical installer and a complete set of pre-installed apps). In any case, it takes more or less time to read up a bit, it's not a distro click and go ... I made the intermediate installation, it's a good compromise, you learn something without taking too much time and without downloading tons of sftware that maybe you don't need it. ideal for those who are not really experienced. Highly recommended, it will be a nice surprise. Scalable learning curve, from modest to challenging, the choice is yours. I gladly made a donation, really deserving developers. I hope it will last over time.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-10-15
Votes: 0
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A quality distro with friendly devs and solid support, has very good default repos and some maintainer repos too. On their forums you can also pretty much solve any issues that can arise, which are rare since their package vetting is also very good (for example when upstream arch shipped the grub update who broke on some uefi systems etc). The default images have a sensible base on which you can get a nice system up and running rather quickly, the desktop environments and gtk/qt are also themed with their custom theme which is elegant. It's not the best distro, but it's in the top 10 for me, and i daily drive it on some pc's for about 2 years now happily.
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Version: 20181004
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-10-11
Votes: 0
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Artix is Arch without the burden of systemd. We don't need systemd with its eternal bugs!
My distro-hopping days ended after trying ARTIX several years ago now. It's been working flawlessly on my PC ever since.
I have recently switched my init system from runit to dinit, as I found runit a bit cumbersome in certain ways with the manual symlinking involved. Dinit is excellent and has decent documentation.
I give this distro a 10 out of 10 as I am completely satisfied with the stability, flexibility and freedom of choice it is offering.
Thank you to the Artix team, please keep up the excelent work!
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 8
Date: 2022-10-03
Votes: 0
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Let's get straight to the point: Artix Linux is a good Linux Distribution based on Arch Linux. In todays LInux world, most Linux Distributions are freaking useless, and most of them have nothing to really be impressed by, but Artix Linux does what rarely any Linux Distribution does, but Artix Linux is different, however it still has the flaws of not being an independent Linux Distribution, which can cause a lot of problems. Right now, Artix Linux is doing pretty, but for how long? For how long can they maintain the project? This has been a question that has worried me for a while with Artix Linux, and when that day comes, it's gonna be a really bad day, and we already see such things happening, but let me make that statement clear: If you want Arch Linux without systemd because you prefer the speed of runit for example, then forget it. If you want a systemd-free Linux Distribution, then move along this isn't a viable option as well. In my opinion, you may lose more of the benefits of Arch than the pros that you would get with Artix Linux as they are still under control of a Linux Distribution that is changing really fast. For me, this has been a huge reason on why I am leaving Artix Linux, however I don't want to see this project fall, I just don't want to fall with them. Nevertheless, it has taught me a lot of my road on using Linux besides Void Linux, and it is really good actually, but it has me worried that changes such as the complicated way of using Arch Linux's repositories had to be made to have a systemd-free Arch Linux Distribution...
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-10-02
Votes: 0
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Of all the !arch distros I've tried....or any distro for that matter....this has been the most enjoyable for me, though I wish they'd include more beginner tools in the base distro like an ISO creator and Grub tools and GUI elements like Octopi for people coming from other environs and little familiarity. *cough* see mxlinux/manjaro *cough*.
I don't really care about systemd, but the fact that I don't have to deal with it is just a bonus.
ITS A GREAT DISTRO...JUST TRY IT. ...there's nothing I've tried to use that couldn't ...and I have a LOT of software. :)
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-09-13
Votes: 0
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absolutely brilliant! If you are looking for something complete OOTB, this is not for you, if you're new to linux, you'll struggle as it won't be long before you need to edit a file or two. However, if you have some experience (such as if you've been using Arch for a time) , then a little bit of thoughtful perseverance will end in a great result - the minimal DE base installs act as a solid foundation to construct a system tailored to you, same as a base Arch install would after a DE/WM has been added, just with a sleek init put in the place of sysd. Inspired.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-09-03
Votes: 0
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great, consistent and simple at the start, it allows for gradual growth of environment based on needs. i've been using it for more than a year and i never faced a problem once, and i'm an engineer who is constantly manipulating OS environment and developing applications. also, i play games on it with Lutris and Bottles and it's a breeze, love both OpenRC and Runit versions of any release and desktop environment.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-08-31
Votes: 0
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The obedient distro: it does everything you want it to do for you. I personally picked the plasma openrc flavor and wow, it's just amazing. I can't go back to systemd now that I've taken the red pill among init systems. Don't forget to add ILoveCandy and uncomment the parallel download line in /etc/pacman.conf. Also add the chaotic-AUR which is a must nowadays imho in any Arch-based distro. I've also added pfetch rather than neofetch in my .bashrc: it is more lightweight and there's a pfetch Artix logo too! I've ditched Falkon browser for Brave. The default login manager theme for the specific flavour of Artix I'm using is gorgeous: the DNA one.I had to install Gcompris for my nephew which wasn't available in the repos but that wasn't an issue as I've installed the flatpak version. Also for virt-manager, note that you need libvirt-openrc installed too. I'm now a happy camper thanks to this off the hook distro!
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-08-30
Votes: 0
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Artix is an awesome project, that's exactly what a linux distribution desktop-oriented should be.
All the strength of Arch Linux (updated packages plus AUR) but with a fine tuned init systems with all the init packages necessary to run it, as you please, with your own choices. and without breakage because of that (despite some people insist in pointing that arch breaks often while the issue is people breaking their installations and blaming the operating system).
The user should control the operating system and not the other way around.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-08-22
Votes: 0
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For me it's the best fork of Arch as it only removes the terminal cancer it has, aka systemd, and keeps everything else exactly as it is.
Artix continues to evolve over the years in a splendid way. It has most Arch packages in its own repositories, almost eliminating the need to add them later to get any missing packages. It also has some extra repositories with pre-compiled AUR binaries, already patched in case they have dependencies with systemd, which is great for those with slower machines and without much processing power for compilation. Updates are always on par with Arch, sometimes it takes a maximum of 1 day to receive them, so those who love Arch's "bleeding edge" feel won't miss it here.
There's not much more to say, the system works exactly as it should, regardless of which init system option you choose. Some differ in certain ways, so just pick the one that best suits your tastes and needs. Either way, the system will be fast and stable, which is the beauty of Artix.
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Version: 20200210
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-08-15
Votes: 0
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Artix linux is an outstanding distro... for those who understand its workings.
It is extremely customizable, like its parent Arch, but provides init freedom for those who are aware of the importance.
After using it for nearly three years now, I can say that, in my experience, it's generally very stable and well maintained.
Reading some of the below comments though, I do realize that for some it may be a bit complicated to use as a daily driver. It takes some time to learn it and must be understood to truly appreciate it.
Herewith a big THANK_YOU to all the developers involved with this amazing project!
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-08-13
Votes: 0
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been using linux for over 10 years and learnt on the way, so thought I'd see what Arch without sysd is like (been using vanilla arch for a time, which is great) - well, it just got even better - very fast startup/shutdown times, and i never really saw how inefficient sysd was until i tried a more efficient/stable/secure init (dinit in this case). As with anything linux, the drive for streamlined code adds to the overall efficiency of the OS, and Artix is a cracker! Many months down the line, not a single hung process or error, and feels remarkably robust (even more so as its a rolling release, as with anything Arch derived/forked etc). Personally, i wouldn't recommend to someone remotely new to linux (using linux without learning much still equates to "new"). simply because it will need a bit of configuration from the users end, and without a baseline of knowledge, i can see this frustrating some folks. However, with a good approach and some knowledge, it doesn't get better than this for a home linux install, as long as a regular update is done (it is a roller after all, and not doing it will result in problems, so if your pc doesn't get used/updated for weeks on end, stick to the wonderful debian instead etc). Recommended.
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Version: 20220713
Rating: 4
Date: 2022-07-30
Votes: 0
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With the recent move for artix-archlinux-support, this distro has now become problematic for new users and users transitioning from Arch. You have to manually add the UNIVERSE repo, install artix-archlinux-support, then add the archlinux repos manually.
Eventually you will get gpg errors on packages which is suppose to be simple to fix YET on artix it comes more often than not. It has come to a point where it is more maintenance prone than vanilla Arch is.
Its time to move to different non-systemd distro.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 9
Date: 2022-07-06
Votes: 0
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For me as user the best solution to get a Linux without 'systemd'.
My used version is OpenRC-Plasma with graphic installer.
Everything is recognized perfectly, no need to configure manually xorg or others things like on other non 'systemd' Linux even with 4k display.
All our computer now have Artix-Linux on it and we are very satisfied.
The only minus point is the occasionally manual insert of some daemons in the OpenRC.conf but most probably is this a question of time until the packagers make this newbie-friendly.
Many version are available, for experts that install only the cores-packages and complete the installation with desktops-environments and less expert user installing everything at one shot and graphically. Naturally are there different Init-Systems to choice.
Thanks to developers and packagers for their efforts.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-06-29
Votes: 0
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What can be said about Artix?
The best choice for those who are clearly aware of the bad things about systemd.
It works faster than arch due to the absence of the systemd combine. Has all the benefits of Arch Linux. I hope no one will argue with the superiority of Arch Linux.
Behaves quite stable. Any failures, errors, problems are not noticed.
Fresh packages. The package base is 2 times smaller than Arch Linux, but I did not encounter any problems, everything that I used on Arch, I found here. And you can use packages from AUR Arch Linux.
Pacman is the fastest package manager, especially with the parallel download option enabled.
There is an archive, like arch, archive.artixlinux.com. Therefore, you can solve the problem of constant updating when installing new software.
As with arch, an advanced level is required.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-06-07
Votes: 0
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This is a very fast OS - it is forked Arch, so the slowness and inefficiency of sysd is out, and a sleek, efficient init in its place. I wouldn't recommend to someone new to linux because what you get with the ready made .iso's is basically Artix base with the minimal required on top to get to a basic desktop and anything else you're going to do yourself (bluetooth/cups etc depending on the base DE) - same as if you'd installed arch base and installed the essentials to get to the DE of your choice. But, if you know a little bit, and are willing to learn a bit too, then this will give you a fabulously fast, stable, and individually tailored installation. A little bit of effort gives a great reward. Wonderful!
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-05-26
Votes: 0
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If there is any sentence that could define in a nutshell exactly what Artix is, it would be something like "Arch in its pre-systemd glory days". I had the pleasure of hearing about this distro on a Linux subreddit a few months ago while I was looking for something solid and fast that escaped the arms of systemd as an init system. And besides getting this, I still have the possibility to choose from more than 3 different options to use as an alternative and surprisingly they all work very well! This becomes noticeable after a few days of use, you get the feeling that it is a more polished Arch, but without leaving the core of what it is behind. Following Arch's philosophy of "Keep it simple", Artix in my opinion is the fork of Arch that comes closest to that, and that makes it the best option you can find out there, since for me this is something pretty attractive.
I am running it on my two main computers and both are running fast as a rocket and using very few resources. So far, I have not experienced any instability, freezes, slowness, crashes, or bugs due to updates, so I am pretty happy with the system as a whole. The best part of using an operating system is not to worry about these kinds of things.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-05-07
Votes: 0
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I must say that this is a very fun distro to try and possibly learn something new, even if there are no plans to stay using it.
Artix gives you the possibility to choose between 5 different init system options, and furthermore separates them into individual ISO images for each one, which is good for evaluating them separately. There is also the possibility to test this with a pre-installed graphical environment like plasma, xfce and others. So nice!
I am currently using Artix on three different computers, with three different init systems, being respectively: OpenRC, Runit and dinit. I was legitimately surprised at how fluid the Arch base looks with their integration into the system, as all three performed better than systemd in my tests. It boots faster, the system consumes less resources, and the best part, it doesn't bring along a plethora of other tools that you don't even need for the purpose of starting services and/or supervising them.
So far I haven't found any errors or problems with packages or the system itself in the absence of systemd, everything is running fast and smooth. I usually use WMs instead of DEs, so I don't install as many packages as others might, but in my particular scenario, everything goes very well, even for games, which is very good!
So I strongly recommend giving Artix a shot.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-05-05
Votes: 0
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Honestly, I was looking for a distribution that combines the installation of Ubuntu, the amount of applications of Debian with the strength to offer an alternative to the imposition of Systemd and D-Bus. If, like me you are looking for these qualities Artix KDE is perfect, consider that I was using KUbuntu. My hardware system has AMD FX8100 , RX560 on top of an MSI motherboard. Activating some repositories and paru I've installed VirtualBox and PlayonLinux successfully with a very good audio thanks to pipewire. It is possible to use ROCM but it requires many; many hours of compilation. I could successfully use the proprietary drivers (sigh) of the tablet/graphics display without any problem, and all the Appimage applications I need. Compliments at the ArtiX team.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-05-02
Votes: 0
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Artix is fantastic! Arch in its essence, but bringing you the freedom to choose a real init system (which doesn't try to be "everything", like systemd), that you prefer.
It brings with it some own repositories that are reasonable in terms of quantity, offer several packages provided by the Artix maintainers, and for those that aren't still there, are possible to use from the official Arch repos! (needed to add the repos manually, but it's pretty easy)
I'm using it with runit, and the difference in boot time is noticeable compared to systemd, besides the fact that it's very easy to create scripts to start services with it, as well as to start services (just create a symlink and you're done).
Thanks to all the guys around Artix who made this possible.
The Linux experience just got even better.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-05-02
Votes: 0
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I've used this distro every day for at least 3 years maybe more, the forums are responsive & the repos are always up to date. I quite like Artix. Runit & OpenRC function well, I haven't tried Dinit yet but I will when I get a new test PC to mess with stuff on. Runit is great because the scripts for it are typically easy, I prefer Runit the most. I've only ever had one thing break and that was something to do with qt5-base and qt5-styleplugins I think, broke VLC and stuff for a night but was fixed quick.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 8
Date: 2022-04-01
Votes: 0
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With Artix Linux you can choose between different desktop environments and the init system. In less than 5 minutes my Artix was installed. You have full control over your own computer system from the beginning. A really good Linux without SystemD with which you can finally play all games on Steam without problems. The known problems with Easy Anticheat and BattlEye are fixed with Artix if you don't have it installed as a virtual machine because they are also based on Arch but without the teething problems of SystemD.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-03-31
Votes: 0
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systemd always seems to be a touchy subject and personally I've got nothing against, and it has served very well for years, but for me, linux's great attraction was its constant striving for greater efficiency/security/stability, and for that reason i thought i'd give artix a go, what with the likes of dinit/s6/suite66 being the natural evolution to supersede sysd, to make the same process more efficient/stable/secure etc. which for me, is what linux is all about at core. So here I am, with exactly the same desktop, exactly the same applications, exactly the same workflow/fun flow that I had before with Arch sysd. Only a heck of a lot faster on boot/shutdown and to date not a single hung init process. Works for me, besides, administering to a different init to do such simple things as start/stop/enable services (not exactly what a user does on a daily basis) isn't exactly much different and certainly no harder than sysd is. Well done to the Artix team, shall be sticking with dinit for the foreseeable future (whilst still using sysd on another, technically higher spec'd machine that funnily enough, is actually a lot slower to boot etc than on the low spec'd machine i'm typing on). As per the previous review, this is the next level in it's own way.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-03-26
Votes: 0
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Works flawlessly and you can add arch repos like extra and community. The fact that support four different init systems other than systemd is an absolute win-win for the user. Also it supports f2fs and other files system not only ext4 like other more 'renowned' arch distros like arco. Did not try NILFS2 but perhaps has been added to the filesystem crowd as well. The only issue i had was the firefox version worked kinda harsh compared to the main arch firefox version, saw there are differences in the source code of arch vs artix ff. My favorite artix flavor is that with runit + xfce but the most light weight is that with lxde (lighter than lxqt) desktop environment that uses only around 200 MB of RAM. Adding services in runit is very simple so peeps reticent to this kind of change should not get worried to much. Default browser Epiphany is also great. I don't understand why this amazing distro is ranked behind even more obscure distros like Bluestar, Q4OS, Puppy or Tails. Artix installation is very fast and of course for the more advanced users there is a base iso to have full control of what packages you want on your OS. Artix community is very opened and you'll gonna find really talented devs and not only. You never gonna see Artix not booting and other nasty surprises like that if of course your not playing too much with things that's not recommended to mess with like dual boot and other crazy stuff like that. Congrats to the Artix gurus out there they really brought linux at another level, artistic level.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 7
Date: 2022-03-23
Votes: 0
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Everything is good about it, but one: Where is a graphical package manager? In the modern age of technology, people don't like doing text-based. There is a reason why something like Ubuntu is so popular since it tries to get everything simple with GUI. Now when Artix gives you a graphical installer, I expect also a graphical package manager because dealing with documentation and a terminal is kind of a pain to do with the little braincells people have (like me). Sorry but I just can't move on with the distro if it does not allow me to use a simple GUI to install a web browser.
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-03-18
Votes: 0
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systemd free Arch, wonderful. Can still add Arch repo's and YAY to install from AUR, which is great just in case the package you're looking for is not "natively" available. Being familiar at the CLI is most beneficial for such things, but this is forked Arch with everything that that entails. Its also very fast, like for like, against just about anything else I've used over the years, and that includes Arch with systemd. Just one little thing, the dark theme is great, but if you prefer a light theme, then delete /usr/share/gtk-2.0/gtkrc as it monkey's around with sub-menus in such things as virtualbox (and you get black writing on black buttons). Otherwise, all good.
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Version: 20210726
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-03-09
Votes: 0
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I've tried many distros in the past, but this is the first one that sticks.
This is an exceptionally fast and very stable Arch based distro that gives you freedom of init choice.
It is very easy to install, if you have some basic knowledge of Arch.
I have several older machines, among which, a 13 year old Panasonic Toughbook and a 15 year old single core Asus laptop, both with 1 GB of RAM and they both run flawlessly with this setup. My latest Ryzen 7 powered laptop absolutely flies with it.
I'm super happy with this work of genius!
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Version: 20220123
Rating: 5
Date: 2022-03-08
Votes: 0
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With Artix's recommendation, it's suggested that you don't use AUR. With Artix's main repos, they were severely nuked by default and with that being said... Arch is a horrible selection to base your distro on these days. If you run this distro as suggested you will have severely limited availability of binary packages to choose from which will leave you doing a TON of compiling software. Artix(Arch) used to be at the top for compatability for the newest hardware, etc. but it was almost dead last getting support for a 2021 GPU for AMD's RX 6xxx XT line. Now, the graphics are better and without the glitches, but the games I run on steam (even the Vulkan ones) stutter like crazy, and the shader seems to be way overloaded when under Artix... So, you take out the AUR and the universe, community, and extra repos that used to be default, you're left with a very poor gaming experience. Using Debian based distros(MX, Devuan(my favorite), Fedora, OpenSuse all my steam games ran great. If the project is going to tell you not to use AUR and the extra repos, they need to have the buildbot do things like adding the mesa-dev line, they recently brought in xanmod kernels, but left the most important one out, the real-time kernel... I mean, what? It's almost like they have multiple project managers and they're all doing their own thing. My apps run fine, movies play well, and everything worked right out the box. The move they made is to take care of all the breakages that were taking place upstream with Arch, so that's a good idea. There are a lot of positives about this distro, and that's why I've installed it probably over 10 separate times over the last three or four years. I will be moving back to another distro after this review is done, and will continue to watch the distro for some changes because it's really good actually. The project has some good ideas, but it seems like they are fighting an uphill battle using Arch as a base. I really hope this project can get some more binary packages built (namely things for mesa, rt kernel, and some coordination between their project and what it is actually missing.)
Overall, if you game, I would strongly suggest a different distro. If you just do some word processing and movies, this distro is just fine.
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Version: 20210726
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-03-07
Votes: 0
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If it weren't for Artix, I'd have given up on Linux. It Just Works, in every possible flavor combination you could want. Every DE, every INIT. The developers aren't belligerent pricks. They actively fix goofs. They document, but they do have an expectation that you're not lazy, too. It's not presented as an OS for beginners, but it works so well, why not? I roll with runit/plasma and runit/base for headless stuff... I've been using it for 2 years now. If rolling releases are supposed to be unstable, I haven't seen it. Artix is rock solid. Think of it like Arch, but without the systemd dystopia, and a way better bunch of people behind it. You don't need to fear the forums. You won't be treated like crap. The devs themselves may show up to help you.
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Version: 20210726
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-01-26
Votes: 0
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Surprisingly easy to install and use. It seems to be well-documented online in case I absolutely can't figure something out. Pretty much the distro I've been hopping for all this time.
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Version: 20220121
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-01-23
Votes: 0
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The community editions of this little thing are everything the average user will every need. Tons of software and a work-ready environment out of the box. This is the one distro to rule them all.
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Version: 20210726
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-01-06
Votes: 0
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I was looking for a new Linux distro, and I'm glad that I found Artix. It's highly customisable in the sense that there is a wide variety of different GUI's and it stands out by providing the option for different init systems such as OpenRC, Runit etc...
Being based on Arch, the AUR provides pretty much all the packages you could imagine, plus the ease of package management through PACman.
Just a great all-around distro, perfect for daily use.
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Version: 20210726
Rating: 6
Date: 2022-01-04
Votes: 0
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So I tried Artix. Why? Jesse from Distrowatch recommends it. He likes it. But I don't, here's why...
Installation went smooth, thats good. Artix does not come with many pre-installed apps. That's good too.
Just a very basic webbrowser. Awright, no probem, lets install Firefox. Ah? package not found?
Thats weird. Checking the Artix website I found out all Arch repo's are disabled by default. In favour of Artix repo's. OK, fine, but no Firefox in Artix repo's? Yes, that is weird!
So I had to adjust the Pacman config file in order to be able to install from Arch repo's. Then I cloud install firefox. So I could fix the problem here but I do not like this.
After a fresh install of any operating system one should not have to go and edit config files in order to be able to use it. So, exit Artix
I then installed EndeavourOS which does not have this strange quirck...
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Version: 20210726
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-12-26
Votes: 0
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I'm a hopeless distrohopper, but there are a few distros out there that keep me coming back for more. Artix is one of them. I appreciate the pleasant, default dark theme and the large variety of live ISOs that make it easy to just install and customize to one's heart.
My personal favorites are the community editions; I routinely use them to install-and-forget on friends' and colleagues' PCs - and all of them praise the completeness of the applications included and the beautiful feeling they get from the preconfigured system. It's like free money!
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Version: 20210726
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-12-20
Votes: 0
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Very speedy installation, 5 init systems to choose from, friendly community in telegram and on the forum. This is the best of the not-so-spread Linux distros out there, highly recommended.
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Version: 20210726
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-12-15
Votes: 3
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Best Distro by far IMO. It's the power of Arch, but with init freedom. It's defo not for beginners, as you can see below ;-)
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Version: 20210726
Rating: 1
Date: 2021-12-05
Votes: 0
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This distro is a joke. From day one there is always some kind of problem with installer.
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Version: 20210726
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-11-28
Votes: 0
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Every distribution has it's kinks. Artix has them as well, but it's support across the board is among the best. I've had little to zero issues with the packages available. It is missing some user friendly tooling but for a spin off of archlinux, it hits my needs well. For a small team the support is good and if you're hardware isn't directly supported there should still be a path forward if you're willing to get your hands dirty or dig into the console. It's still not a beginner's distribution but it's making strides forward to be easy to use in the general sense for most.
The desktop choice, small disk and memory footprint make this a speedy distribution even for lower end PCs. I suggest to newcomers they start being willing to learn because this distribution is worth the effort. The support in the forums is not immediate because it's a small team, but still very good!
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Latest Reviews
Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-04
Votes: 22
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Why I Like Artix
Based on Arch:
Allows me to say "I use Arch, by the way."
Minimalistic, letting me choose whatever apps I want.
Rarely notice I'm using Artix unless it's something that would have required systemd.
No Systemd:
My other Linux experiences with systemd were terrible.
Systemd often hung during boot on distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, and even Arch.
Distributions without systemd, like Artix, offer a smoother experience.
Artix is more familiar and user-friendly compared to other non-systemd distros like Void.
Control and Customization:
Greater control over system processes and services.
Can configure my system exactly how I want it without unwanted dependencies.
Performance:
Faster boot times without systemd.
Lightweight, making it ideal for both older and newer hardware.
Community and Support:
Strong and active community.
Plenty of resources and documentation available, thanks to its Arch base.
Stability and Reliability:
More stable for my use case since systemd issues aren't a problem.
Reliable performance without random hangs or crashes.
Learning Experience:
Offers a great learning curve for better understanding Linux internals.
Helps deepen knowledge of init systems and process management.
Security:
Allows for more granular security configurations.
Avoids some of the vulnerabilities associated with systemd.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-15
Votes: 3
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i love artix
10/10Artix is the only OS which
1. Is a LInux,
2. Is a Desktop OS
3. Is NOT based on Debian (no IPv6 app servers)
4. Has Cinnamon Desktop available (KDE requires IPv6)
5. Is for an X86-64 Architecture
6. Uses PacMan package manager (no IPv6 servers)
7. Can be installed locally i.e. from a DVDE (doesn't require an Internet connection during installation).
8. Does not use the Systemd init software
9. Does not REQUIRE IPv6, didrectly or indirectly.
Good jog!
Ex[ress; NOT requiring QuickTime v6 or greater is not a searchable criteria but it IS a criterion used in selecting a premade distro.
None of our local devices require an Internet address, ALLEGEDLY unrouteable or otherwise. Each device already has a UUID, which hash is based on the system's MAC address and some date data.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-27
Votes: 11
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Artix is the only OS which
1. Is a LInux,
2. Is a Desktop OS
3. Is NOT based on Debian (no IPv6 app servers)
4. Has Cinnamon Desktop available (KDE requires IPv6)
5. Is for an X86-64 Architecture
6. Uses PacMan package manager (no IPv6 servers)
7. Can be installed locally i.e. from a DVDE (doesn't require an Internet connection during installation).
8. Does not use the Systemd init software
9. Does not REQUIRE IPv6, didrectly or indirectly.
Good jog!
Ex[ress; NOT requiring QuickTime v6 or greater is not a searchable criteria but it IS a criterion used in selecting a premade distro.
None of our local devices require an Internet address, ALLEGEDLY unrouteable or otherwise. Each device already has a UUID, which hash is based on the system's MAC address and some date data.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-01
Votes: 17
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Works great out of the box! I am a returning Linux user, and am surprised by how hassle-free Linux has become. The few issues I've run into have been KDE/Wayland related, and were solved by updates in mere days. The community usually responds to help requests in the forums on the same day. I don't really have much more to add so I'm just padding the review at this point by saying that being able to use the Arch User Repository makes it really easy to use all of the programs I was used to using on windows. Its incredible how many games run flawlessly with the exception of those that use kernel-level anticheats, which is no fault of Artix's
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-15
Votes: 24
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The comodity of having the latest and greatest without the crufts of systemd. The only thing that couldn't do for everyone is about AUR being obviously used towards systemd since AUR is pointed to Arch but nothing prevents you to submit your own AUR version of the package you want with your init version of choice.
Not only that, it's the real deal about being K.I.S.S. since you can easily use whatever you want at your own discretion, without relying on things forced on your throat because the devs are lazy enough to deploy poorly configured packages.
Despite elogind being used system-wide by default, isn't hard to use something else such as seatd.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-17
Votes: 29
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I have a month of use under my belt and I've been impressed by the stability and the freedom of choice.
I am firmly against systemd and it's system-wide ramifications choking off the traditional flexibility of GNU/Linux.
I also run Devuan for the same reasons, but thought I'd try something different for a change on my desktop since I'd been using Devuan since 2017.
I don't think Artix would be a great choice for a first time Linux user, however it isn't mind boggling to someone with a little prior experience, in fact the road to adoption is pretty well bump free.
I can see myself sticking with this distro for sometime, nothing has rubbed me the wrong way thus far.
Many thanks to the folks at Artix for keeping Linux, Linux.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-03
Votes: 25
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This is the distribution that cures distro-hopping. There's a large variety of ready-made ISO media to choose from, spanning 4 init systems and the most popular DE environments. As their instructions suggest, depending on your level of expertise (and your free time) you can do a barebones console installation, a basic graphical one or a full workstation setup.
I use it on both servers and workstations. My go-to choice is the community editions, as they provide all the goodies a normal user should ever require for graphics, multimedia and office use.
Despite being rolling-release, it's extremely stable; daily updaters should know that problems only arise from either upgrading the kernel, their graphics card driver or mesa, in which case a simple downgrade of these components is the usual cure. This can't obviously be blamed on Artix, but rather upstream, however the distro itself is oriented towards more advanced users - one should not use it as a first Linux experience if coming, say, from windows.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-17
Votes: 28
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In my opinion, it's the only Arch-based distro that makes sense these days, because it has something really different from the rest:
• You can choose between 4 options for the init system other than systemd.
• Most (if not all) of the packages in the Arch repositories that depend on systemd for some reason are fixed in the Artix repositories so that they don't depend on it.
• Great for those who really like a clean, light and minimal system with only what is necessary for their personal use and nothing more. Nothing grotesque like systemd, which wants to fulfill 500 roles it wasn't designed for.
• You can also take advantage of the AUR in Artix, but if the package in question has systemd dependencies, you'll probably have to deal with them yourself, and the same goes for the possible services. But the Artix community is generally welcoming, so there's always the possibility of asking for help on their forum.
• Updates on Artix are generally on a par with those on Arch, so if you like the flood of updates every day, there probably won't be much difference here.
I'm definitely enjoying the experience using Artix, it's really worth a try.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-02-04
Votes: 0
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Normal methods of creating working Boot Medium Failed ! Had to use 'dd' to create a bootable Flash Drive. Installed to HDD and GRUB promptly Failed to boot. antiX at least has a workaround for this, a Boot Repair that Works ! Using an HP Elitebook 745 G4.
S6 was an attractive feature of the ArtiX Distribution, however, it would be nice to even see S6 in action after an install to HDD.
There wasn't a Connection Manager to connect to my Wi-Fi, so I was glad I Did know how to use the Advanced Network Configurator !
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-17
Votes: 22
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What I was looking for: no bloated (no systemd, preinstalled unwanted software), minimalistic, quick install, simple and stable distro with latest software I am using and interested in...
I have found Artix and after one year of running it on my desktop and laptop I have no need to look for something else...
During this period I realized that for me it is most effective and suckless to use command line /text based programs instead of specific applications (for example pacman/yay over some pacman gui)....
The Arch packaging is super quick, easy and simple...
Comparing to some other distros - performance (RAM consuption, speed) is best (410 MB XFCE, of course depends what processes you have started up...)
Thank You very much, Artix Developers, for this great independed and real linux distro!
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-01-16
Votes: 0
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Artix is a distro that is what it claims to be, the art of linux. I do not particularly care for the init wars, but what I do care about is options. I am not only glad that Artix provides the option of a different init system but also does so in a relatively stable fashion. Even as someone who likes systemd, this might become my daily driver.
Runit is fast and simple and I love it for that. Simply create a symlink from /etc/runit/sv/yourservicehere to /run/runit/service. I appreciate it for this simple mentality. systemctl will always be easier but I like that runit does not try to do too much. This can be shown in its slightly faster boot times.
Admittedly, boot times were slower than what I got on void, but as someone with a fast PC, this does not matter to me. I am still consistently surprised by how well everything is put together. I love how simple runit is as opposed to systemd but this is nothing if personal preference and an arbitrary picking of one over the other.
Now there are a few minor issues. First of all, the basic installer needs more work. You should be able to disable artix's branding (i.e grub themes), change the repositories to include lib32 and standard arch repositories if need be, and ideally you would be able to enable zram but I am not sure of how hard that would be. Currently you need to enable zramen. For a distro where the main purpose is choice, these are options I want to see from the start.
Secondly, I cannot get pipewire to work. Maybe it has to do something with my headphones/usb hub, but I cannot get it to work. Pulseaudio is a must.
For my final major issue, I don't know how much of this is my personal hardware, but after one particular artix reinstall it significantly delayed runit startup times as well as time to post. I know this because every time I reinstalled artix it had the same issue, it would hang on a specific runit step for upwards of two minutes when usually it took less than 15 seconds to boot. Eventually I replaced artix with void to see if it was an issue with runit proper or how it was packaged and it went away.
All in all I do like this distro and will daily drive it, but it has not quite matured yet. Work needs to be done on the installer and pulseaudio
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-04
Votes: 2
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very good performance. I love the rolling release from artix linux and the choose between difference inits systems with difference graphical desktops. I can play steam games and watch multimedia streams. Also i can write documents, paint arts with free software and very fast summons. I used runit xfce and got after a upgrade a blackscreen with a loading left-top dot. Now i change my init to openrc and hope i get no more a boot blackscreen after a upgrade/update event. I dont know how i can fix this boot problem and reinstall artix with a other init system.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-03
Votes: 17
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Artix Linux provides a systemd free environment with a choice of OpenRC, RunIT, S6 and Dinit. I have used OpenRC, RunIT and Dinit. The pacman package management system along with the fact that Arch Linux repositories can be enabled as long as one understands that some systemd stuff will leak in and systemd services will not work as PID 1 is not systemd (one will have create those "service" files for the init system that they use if Artix does not have it), means one can easily get applications through Arch Linux's Community repositories not offered through Artix's repositories (this is improving as the Artix's package base increases in size over time) or even through AUR packages.
It is awesome to see that in the Linux universe the freedom of choice is again a real concept over what initialization application one can use for PID 1.
When Arch Linux first switched over to systemd from the previous init, it just seemed so complicated with systemd and something always came up which seemed to more difficult than necessary to fix. Thus I moved to Arch-OpenRC packages when it first appeared. I loved the simple way openrc initialization work and are very simple to trouble shoot. No voodoo magic going on for PID 1. Simple text log files and the speed just blows systemd away.
The evolution into Artix Linux was a massive undertaking in time and effort. The team has out done itself to get a total of 4 working stable non-systemd init systems for the user to choose. The user has an excellent choice of many desktops or even window manager only setups.
I use Openbox with tiling rxvt-unicode terminals (configured to 4 separate tiles), tint2 panel and several XFCE applications to provide a stable really fast space to work in which does everything I need that a full desktop provides. The init I am currently using is Dinit. It is easy to configure and the "service" files are straight forward. It works well and the commands seem easier for me to remember than OpenRC or RunIT. The graphical installer on the latest release ISO as of this writing : artix-plasma-dinit-20220713-x86_64 worked very well with only customized partitions (several disks plus tmpfs for /tmp and ~/.cache folders) and defaults for the rest. After a ten minutes or so I had a working desktop on my computer ready to use.
If one wants a truly free on configured environments then the best choice is to use the base image and install the packages without the configuration packages to get a vanilla installation. Otherwise you will have to alter the desktop configurations afterwards if you find the provided configured desktops settings not to your liking and/or need additional requirements.
If the user is familiar and comfortable with command line or at least willing to put in the effect to learn the command line stuff through research as this distribution is not aimed at new Linux users (at first a steep learning curve), one will be rewarded with a functional stable environment though as with all OSes some updates may need one's manual attention.
As far as gaming goes, Windows still has an edge though I have found that all the games I like to play are available in Linux through Steam and run well. Thus I no longer run Windows at all (say goodbye to Microsoft spies). Running systemd free makes Linux more like Unix again and less like Windows as systemd did IMO.
The fact that you can install a great OS and have one of the best performing computers is awesome. In my experience the performance improvement was very noticeable in human terms on the same hardware. You do not need a stop watch to tell the different.
What's not to like?
Simple, fast, functional and free ...
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-01-01
Votes: 0
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I have high hopes for getting a non_systemD system I can use as a daily driver but Artix has some problems.
I've tried several ISOs (base, graphical installers and the i3 test ISO) and so far I've come with two big stops:
- In the case of base install and testing ISOs, I can't connect to my wifi. I've followed the steps to it up and running using WPA supplicant but it seems the network interface just won't allow wifi to work. If those can be automated or function closely to how Arch allows the user to activate wifi, then there is a chance to make the base install viable. It is worse that even the testing ISOs don't have wifi setups.
- For the graphical installers, LXQT also has no wifi interface, and plasma-runit seems to crash SDDM upon updating the system after installing it. It happened the day I'm writing the review so it's a fresh bug I'm having.
That's a bad look I must say, but the Artix community and maintainers are more than capable of addressing those issues, and I hope Artix becomes a viable replacement to Arch. As of now, I would not recommend for intermediate users.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-21
Votes: 17
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Artix is Arch in the original linux spirit, without the burden of buggy, pervasive and untrustworthy systemd.
After switching to Artix several years ago, I have not found any reason to switch to anything else. It's been working flawlessly on all my machines.
My init system of choice is dinit, as it is super easy to use and has good documentation.
I'd give this distro 11 out of 10 if I could as I am totally happy with the stability, flexibility and freedom of choice it is offering.
Keep up the excelent work!
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-12-20
Votes: 1
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Artix is very promissing and distinct distro.
So I tried to install it on
1. my old Acer
2. Oracle VM set on my main laptop.
here's the results.
1. In live mode (from USB) everything is fine ( wifi and sound that I always check
before the installation).
Installtion process (Fxce with s6) is fast and flawless. Reboot, enter the newly
created user password and... no wifi available connections - NetworkManager
displays an empty list. If some commands must be run after installation
(like wpa_supplicant -B -i wlan0 -c /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.config
wpa_cli etc..) then why are they not the part of the installation/reboot scrypt?
Does it mean that installation process is far from being perfect?
2. Virtuall Machine.
VM gives a choice to run the installation which goes smoothly and fine.
Then after final Done and Reboot user arrives to the same menu inviting
to start the installation. No login screen for the newly created user just
the vicious circle on endless installment (which happens not only with
Artix in my experience).
Most users will be intimidated at this point and leave the Artix.
So with this double failure I'm off Artix for now hoping to see
the improovements in this great distro in the future.
Artix, all the best!
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-17
Votes: 3
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Artix is a linux distribution that is simple, clean and modular.
It frees you from the shackles of systemd and gives you the freedom to choose between real init systems. (runit, openrc, dinit and s6)
Packages that are depended on systemd are carefully rebuilt and work in coherence with the whole system.
Artix also offers ISO's with fully-fledged desktop environments. (gnome, xfce, kde, cinnamon, lxde, lxqt and mate)
This makes it especially interesting for new linux users who don't want to build their system from the ground up but just want to get a footing in the world of linux.
There is also the fantastic documentation, an active forum and the passionate artix devs and contributiors that make this distribution stand out as something special.
Artix is what arch was supposed to be. A flexible distribution that offers you the freedom to be whatever you want it to be.
It is "The Art of Linux".
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-08
Votes: 10
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An excellent operating system. It works like Arch, but without SystemD.
I have never experienced any issues at all, and I'll likely continue to use it, unless I hop around again.
In any case, it is a good place to stop and rest. It is the height of perfection (of Arch, that is). Arch... but better.
You can use all Arch packages besides the core, AUR, etc. as long as you configure your repos and whatever AUR helper you will use. It all works, although I'm sure there's something that may cause issues, I just haven't found it.
As for init systems -- because they are gracious enough to actually give you a choice! -- I prefer runit. There's several other options for anything you are used to or want to try out.
I might have some feeling that I'd like an independent distro like this, which does not rely on anything else. In that case, I'd go for Gentoo or Void.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-07
Votes: 7
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The best systemd free distro out there. I used to use Arch linux and nothing was wrong with it. I was just trying to experience something new. But could not leave the aur and pacman package manager. So I tried out Artix.. then I did some research on the hate behind systemd and I think I got it now.
In artix runit , the ram usage is really low, from app opening to switching workspaces.. everything feels smoother ... Also the ability to add arch repos takes Artix to another level.
I hope the project goes on and fulfill it's purpose in the future as well
Best wishes to to developers.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-05
Votes: 4
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I've been distro hopping from Puppy, Elementary, Zorin, Devuan, Void & now to Artix ... (Not counting Qubes & BSD family which I didn't manage to setup completely with all drivers). With earlier distros I was learning the ropes but the distro was never rock solid reliable esp with startup / suspend / hibernate issues etc. Of course I also messed up settings or panels at times trying out different menu options :-) Then as I progressed I learnt about the dangers of Systemd and tried to move but Devuan and Void were more complicated, more CLI and less GUI / cool looking. As an end user, I have definitely needed to rush back to CLI which doesn't excite me too much (even though I'm able to copy paste from online forums)... With Artix, I got best of both worlds with no Systemd & splendid looks, fully featured and power packed
Initially, I had trouble with the download servers and hence had initially chosen the graphical install ISO. However tired of (re)installing OS & all software apps multiple times, I now downloaded the community ISO and did a completely fresh install removing the other distro partitions as well... this is now my only OS at this point and I'm not complaining. Of course there are some hitches (like my Acer trackpad isn't working but it doesn't randomly work most of the time anyways, Librewolf installation was stuck and had to resort to CLI etc... but even then more than happy to finally have a really eye catching, powerful and rock-solid distro which I intend to stick to for quite some time.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-11-29
Votes: 0
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I tried this system a while ago and I liked it for the most part. It looks nice, it´s one of the fastest systems I´ve tried and it has no systemd. It doesn´t come with that much software installed, you have to find and install it yourself. On the minus side it comes with a browser that is not that good and not customizable and it was a bit tricky to install Firefox from the AUR since Yay does not come with the system. Overall I would say a good choice if you´re not afraid of using the command line from time to time.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-26
Votes: 5
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A quality distro with friendly devs and solid support, has very good default repos and some maintainer repos too. On their forums you can also pretty much solve any issues that can arise, which are rare since their package vetting is also very good (for example when upstream arch shipped the grub update who broke on some uefi systems etc). The default images have a sensible base on which you can get a nice system up and running rather quickly, the desktop environments and gtk/qt are also themed with their custom theme which is elegant. It's not the best distro, but it's in the top 10 for me, and i daily drive it on some pc's for about 2 years now happily.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-11-24
Votes: 0
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For financial and environmental reasons, I've always used quite old hardware, or "rescue" computers, as I like to call them. They naturally led me to lightweight distros, but because I also need to do real work on them, I found Arch to be perfect for my needs. But over time, I became one those users who was obsessed with minimalism, and I was constantly whittling down my package numbers and utilizing more and more suckless or suckless-like software, until I hit a minimalist wall.
Then there was systemd, which seemed like the last piece of bloat on my system. To be clear, I'm not one of the systemd haters, and most of the complaints about it are beyond my technical knowledge, so I don't have an opinion. Nevertheless, the one undisputed fact about systemd is that it is bloated; it is, in reality, a suite of applications that include an init system, and some of the applications are totally unnecessary.
So I installed Artix, a distro whose only reason to exist is to satisfy users who don't like systemd. I replaced vanilla Arch on a laptop and installed mostly the same packages with the same configurations, and in the end, my system was almost identical to the previous one, except with runit instead of systemd. The Artix-runit install does boot significantly faster and uses only 130MB of ram at start-up, as opposed to 170MB for my Arch system. In addition, although it may be my imagination, pages do seem to load faster. Overall, I have been quite satisfied with Artix, and if you're an obsessed minimalist like me, this is probably a good distro for you.
However, there are a few reasons why one may not want to use it. First, the incredible software availability of Arch is one of its most attractive points. As some software is dependent on systemd, it is not included in the Artix repos, and some things in the AUR simply won't install. Also, I ran into hiccups during the installation and setting up processes, but, as an experienced Linux user, I was able to work through them; but for me, it was definitely not as smooth as an Arch install. Anyway, this is not a distro for new users, although there are pre-configured ISO's for newbs. Nevertheless, if someone is going to use a bloated desktop environment, it seems pointless to replace systemd. Apart from that, there are a few foibles and differences from mainline Arch that one will have to get used to with Artix. However, I'm happy I took the time to learn and will probably use Artix on all of my machines in the future.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-11-16
Votes: 0
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I tested Artix on an old hard drive from a laptop that I put into my main PC, and it still boots up pretty fast. It was easy to install if you've installed arch before. I used the command line installer.
The OpenRC init system that I used is pretty easy to work with. Artix has lots of useful scripts to increase software compatibility with OpenRC. It recognized all my hardware and everything works perfectly for me (AMD gpu). Sometimes, programs open slowly, but I bet that's the old hard drive's fault.
One annoyance is that there are some Arch packages that aren't in the artix repos, so you might have to find alternatives to those. That's not a huge issue, though, and artix isn't as popular as arch so it makes sense that there some software that is not included. The artix team doesn't have unlimited time. I also heard that there is a package you can use to add compatibility with arch packages, and then switch to using the arch repos to get access to all the usual Arch software. I haven't tried that, though.
I like that they haven't changed this OS so much that you can't use the Arch wiki to solve issues. Most fixes from the Arch wiki also work on Artix, though you might have to do some extra searching for the proper OpenRC command if the Arch fix involves doing something with systemd. Overall, an amazing distro that I hope has a long and prosperous future. I'm considering installing artix on my main system.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-06
Votes: 8
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I've been using Artix for quite some time, and honestly I can't really use anything else long term. I love Arch, but I sometimes wish for different init systems like OpenRC or Runit. Luckily, Artix is compatible with Arch repos as well as very versatile, having much more init systems than I bargained for, and is quite robust. I can't really genuinely justify using any other distributiojn anymore for any reason other than "it's different." It's very well documented and easy to understand. I love it so much I'd buy official merch if I knew there was some!
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-24
Votes: 9
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Artix has just become my daily operating system. My favorite desktop is XFCE. For a long time I have used Arch Linux without any issues, except it was taking a long time to start LibreOffice. After tolerating the slow loading of LibreOffice, I decided to try Void Linux. Void Linux was loading everything fast, except LibreOffice. In addition, I was unable to install and run Google-Chrome on the Void Distro. Chromium was good on Void; however, not as good as Google-Chrome. Today, I installed Artix with the runit ini. Artix’s XFCE with the runit ini, runs fast and flawlessly on my Dell Studio XP computer with the i7 chip and 8 gigs of memory. This is one of the first Studio XP i7 built by Dell in 2010 and it runs at same speed it did the day I bought it. Even though Artix does not use Systemd, Google-Chrome installed from the AUR repository and Google-Chrome installs and runs as fast as it has done in the majority of Linux Distros I tried. For my needs, the Artix distro with XFCE and the runit ini are a perfect combination. It has been years since I tried Artix on my hardware. When I tried Artix in the past, I used the openrc ini because I was coming from FreeBSD. Today, I used the runit ini because it is the same ini used by Void Linux. The only difference I noticed is my resource use is about 50 megs more than Void uses. With the exception of LibreOffice, Void and Artix load applications as fast, if not faster, than Arch Linux.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-28
Votes: 23
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Artix Linux provides a systemd free environment with a choice of OpenRC, RunIT, S6 and Dinit. I have used OpenRC, RunIT and Dinit. The pacman package management system along with the fact that Arch Linux repositories can be enabled as long as one understands that some systemd stuff will leak in and systemd services will not work as PID 1 is not systemd (one will have create those "service" files for the init system that they use if Artix does not have it), means one can easily get applications through Arch Linux's Community repositories not offered through Artix's repositories (this is improving as the Artix's package base increases in size over time) or even through AUR packages.
It is awesome to see that in the Linux universe the freedom of choice is again a real concept over what initialization application one can use for PID 1.
When Arch Linux first switched over to systemd from the previous init, it just seemed so complicated with systemd and something always came up which seemed to more difficult than necessary to fix. Thus I moved to Arch-OpenRC packages when it first appeared. I loved the simple way openrc initialization work and are very simple to trouble shoot. No voodoo magic going on for PID 1. Simple text log files and the speed just blows systemd away.
The evolution into Artix Linux was a massive undertaking in time and effort. The team has out done itself to get a total of 4 working stable non-systemd init systems for the user to choose. The user has an excellent choice of many desktops or even window manager only setups.
I use Openbox with tiling rxvt-unicode terminals (configured to 4 separate tiles), tint2 panel and several XFCE applications to provide a stable really fast space to work in which does everything I need that a full desktop provides. The init I am currently using is Dinit. It is easy to configure and the "service" files are straight forward. It works well and the commands seem easier for me to remember than OpenRC or RunIT. The graphical installer on the latest release ISO as of this writing : artix-plasma-dinit-20220713-x86_64 worked very well with only customized partitions (several disks plus tmpfs for /tmp and ~/.cache folders) and defaults for the rest. After a ten minutes or so I had a working desktop on my computer ready to use.
If one wants a truly free on configured environments then the best choice is to use the base image and install the packages without the configuration packages to get a vanilla installation. Otherwise you will have to alter the desktop configurations afterwards if you find the provided configured desktops settings not to your liking and/or need additional requirements.
If the user is familiar and comfortable with command line or at least willing to put in the effect to learn the command line stuff through research as this distribution is not aimed at new Linux users (at first a steep learning curve), one will be rewarded with a functional stable environment though as with all OSes some updates may need one's manual attention.
As far as gaming goes, Windows still has an edge though I have found that all the games I like to play are available in Linux through Steam and run well. Thus I no longer run Windows at all (say goodbye to Microsoft spies). Running systemd free makes Linux more like Unix again and less like Windows as systemd did IMO.
The fact that you can install a great OS and have one of the best performing computers is awesome. In my experience the performance improvement was very noticeable in human terms on the same hardware. You do not need a stop watch to tell the different.
What's not to like?
Simple, fast, functional and free ...
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-27
Votes: 47
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Artix Linux: Celebrating Simplicity, Flexibility, and Creative Freedom
In the vibrant realm of operating systems, Artix Linux stands as a shining example of a creation that harmoniously blends simplicity, flexibility, and the essence of creative freedom. This unique distribution has garnered a dedicated following due to its departure from mainstream package management systems and its commitment to providing a platform where users can craft their digital landscapes with unparalleled control.
Artix Linux's elegance lies in its uncomplicated nature. In a world often inundated with complex interfaces and convoluted procedures, Artix Linux takes a refreshing step back. Embracing the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) philosophy, it offers a straightforward installation process, clear documentation, and an intuitive package manager. This simplicity not only reduces the learning curve for newcomers but also allows seasoned users to focus on what truly matters – the act of creation itself.
Flexibility is another jewel in Artix Linux's crown. By offering a choice between multiple init systems – OpenRC, runit, and s6 – users have the freedom to mold their system according to their preferences. This adaptability extends to package management, with both the traditional pacman and the Arch User Repository (AUR) at users' disposal. This means access to an extensive collection of software, without compromising on system integrity. Such flexibility empowers users to curate an environment that resonates with their individual needs, fostering a deeper sense of connection and ownership.
Yet, it is the concept of creative freedom that truly elevates Artix Linux to a higher plane. The ability to shape every facet of the system, from the boot process to the graphical interface, empowers users to express themselves artistically through their digital experiences. Unlike other operating systems that dictate aesthetics and functionality, Artix Linux embraces personalization as an art form. Users can craft their desktop environments, experiment with window managers, and mix-and-match software components to create a tailored ecosystem that mirrors their vision.
In a world that often emphasizes standardization, Artix Linux stands as a rebellious advocate for individuality. Its embrace of alternative init systems and package management approaches exemplifies a departure from the norm, inviting users to explore different paths and challenge the conventional. This spirit of exploration not only fuels technological innovation but also cultivates a community that thrives on shared passion and mutual support.
In conclusion, Artix Linux is a testament to the beauty of simplicity, the power of flexibility, and the magic of creative freedom. It is a canvas on which users can paint their digital dreams, a stage where innovation is nurtured, and a sanctuary for those who seek an authentic, unfiltered connection with their machines. As we celebrate the elegance of Artix Linux, let us also celebrate the artists who shape it – the users who, armed with choice and imagination, turn their computing experiences into masterpieces of their own design.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-08-24
Votes: 0
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I first tried cinnamon-openrc. The system installs and starts as expected. It's pretty fast and responsive. Graphically, it felt rough and unfinished (and plain ugly to be honest), like a up-stream themed distro, but that's not a big issue since theming is easy on archlinux.
One complaint tho, I couldn't get plymouth to work. Documentation is pretty non existent and the forum is not very useful. The best I could get is a plymouth background flashing after grub and disappearing when my luks password was requested. Then the rest of the boot sequence was text mode. No idea why plymouth didn't handle luks while it does it perfectly on arch.
I then tried cinnamon-runit but calamares simply refused to start, so I couldn't even install it.
Pros:
- archlinux
- no systemd
- fast
Cons:
- feels unfinished (beta)
- no documentation
- extremely hard to get support from the community
- expect some issues (not everything has been cleansed from systemd yet)
- ugly out of the box
- it's one iso per DE-init couple. I wish we could simply choose an init system in Calamares
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230814
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-23
Votes: 4
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On an Odroid H3 SBC ...
The artix-xfce-dinit ISO image installs quickly and easily.
Dinit is furiously fast, and delightfully easy to use.
Artix-Xfce is performant. Xfce is super-quick, has low resource use, and is customisable to my needs.
With the right repositories enabled, it is definitely possible to install Citrix Workspace with Teams HDX audio-video optimisation.
I try to update Artix packages at the end of the working week only - to give me time to investigate any update issues (which are very rare).
I am very happy with it.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-23
Votes: 2
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Hard to get used to, but once the learning curve is overcame you have one the fastest and most reliable systems possible. The variety of slight glitches teaches the user more and more about linux as they fix each glitch. The difficulty in installing the software makes newcommers to Arch based systems more adept in using tools like git and making packages. I have found the XFCE GUI is the most stable, reliable, and comes with a sufficient array of basic software toe allow novices to work with the system enough to get into the command line. It's like working with a machine, not an interface service provided by technocratic psychopaths.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230710
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-07-12
Votes: 0
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Blazingly fast, in fact probably the fastest Linux distro I've ever used. Dead easy to install and a nice clean but stylish interface. I opted for Cinnamon on a low spec laptop and it ran like a dream. Unfortunately, it does not appear to have a GUI for software and like Endeavour, uses the command line. Please excuse me if I've gotten that wrong. Normally that's alright by me but this laptop has a small screen and I didn't want to go blind, staring a terminal.
I also had a issue with UFW being installed and activated on start up. It persistently turned itself off. Really odd.
In short I did not keep Artix. I do think it would benefit from a graphical software manager. That said, for someone installing it on a laptop with a decent screen who is happy to work from the command line, tjhis is amazing. I will be keeping an eye on it for future consideration when I replace my ageing primary laptop.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-09
Votes: 17
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My experience with Artix Linux has been nothing short of amazing. The absence of systemd and the brilliance of dinit make it a standout distro. It's fast, reliable, and gives you complete control over your system. If you're tired of systemd's grip and looking for a refreshing alternative, Artix is the way to go. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
I'm using KDE Plasma with Dinit; Dinit is like a ninja—silent, efficient, and lightning-fast. It handles the startup and shutdown processes flawlessly, without any unnecessary baggage. I would advise to try Dinit rather than the standard Runit, which is fine, a bit Spartan IMHO compared to Dinit.
All in all, I'm impressed with how streamlined and robust Artix is. It's versatile also, as it is based on Arch, so all the good stuff from the AUR is available!
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-07
Votes: 4
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The best Linux distribution I have used. So glad I found it after several years of search as it suits me perfectly. No systemd, comes with multiple desktop environments as separate ISOs, easy install, great choice of software, very minimal and fast. I use the OpenRC version with KDE Plasma, as both projects are well maintained and developed (I think it's Artix's flagship ISO as well).
I have not encountered software shortages as well yet, as many things found on the AUR are available on normal repos. The installation speed was also strangely fast for some reason.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-15
Votes: 2
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Highly underrated!
Have Artix with OpenRC as init system with XFCE installed; it's a feel of freedom!
Lightweight, logic, clearly arranged, and stable - wonderful! The step from systemd (back) to an init system is worth testing! Even if it will be unfamiliar at first, give it a try! I'm not a Linux guru, but the way OpenRC handles services seems to me much more straightforward than systemd.
If needed, add universe repository to /etc/pacman.conf (s. online help) and install additional software like pamac (GUI) or similar.
Very recommended distro!
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-05
Votes: 2
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I'm converting friends and colleagues from windows to Linux with a Ventoy USB stick that carries the MATE and Plasma community editions of Artix (most of them choose Plasma because they're seduced by its countless desktop widgets) and the rest of the review will refer to these editions.
The Artix team has put a lot of effort in polishing their installation media and it shows: the software collection is well-balanced and offers the arguably best application in its category. There's Clementine for your music collection, mpv for video playback (I'd like a more sophisticated configuration file, though I can understand the lack of it as it's closely tied to each user's hardware), GIMP for advanced image editing, Inkscape for vector graphics, Firefox with preinstalled privacy addons, Audacity for audio editing, Kdenlive for non-linear video editing, Libre Office, Digikam for photo collection management, even Lutris for your gaming needs. The list goes on and for some categories there's even the 'second-best' alternative present.
More advanced users will delight to find out a slew of power tools pre-installed and at their disposal, they're just too many to list here. A graphical package management utility is also provided in these editions, ideal for beginners. All these are beautifully assembled and arranged in a pleasant warm dark theme, augmented by the redshift utility which takes care of your eyes after dark.
Given all these amenities, the learning curve is smooth for beginners. Advanced or guru-tier users might find the community ISOs somewhat bloated but a quick clean up with pacman can remove the clutter easily.
I would rate it 11/10 if I could.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-31
Votes: 1
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I started on Debian, Fedora, Parrot. Then I used OpenSUSE.
I also used Kubuntu for five months, and Manjaro for a few months.
But this kind of mess called systemd ended up exasperating me.
In 2018, I searched and tested some rare rolling distros without systemd.
Artix Linux after a year of testing has proven to be exemplary: surprisingly stable and fluid!
In 2019, many applications from Arch Linux had already been packaged for Artix.
I found a very active distribution and gratified by a great forum.
For beginners, who don't want to get too involved, I recommend Manjaro (systemd is present, but not used by default).
For experts, I recommend Artix and NixOS.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230501
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-16
Votes: 1
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I started on Mandrake, Fedora, Mepis. Then I used Debian.
I also used Xubuntu for five years, and Manjaro for a few months.
But this kind of mess called systemd ended up exasperating me.
In 2018, I searched and tested some rare rolling distros without systemd.
Artix Linux after a year of testing has proven to be exemplary: surprisingly stable and fluid!
In 2019, many applications from Arch Linux had already been packaged for Artix.
I found a very active distribution and gratified by a great forum.
For beginners, who don't want to get too involved, I recommend MX Linux (systemd is present, but not used by default).
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230501
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-05-13
Votes: 0
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This distro is underrated.
I compare this distro to , Manjaro(Arch) without Systemd , or Antix(Debian).
Boot times are fast. Memomry usage is low.
Efi bootloader install fine.
This distro just misses a decend graphical package manager as "octopi" is basic.
This distro takes openness of init system serious. As systemd is the de-facto default as set by large corporations.
Number of available packages in the different repositories is huge. Even without AUR.
Less known packages can be compiled from source but this can be a frigile and dangerous operation to overall stability.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230401
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-27
Votes: 2
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I ran debian sid for almost 20 years, systemd finally pushed me to find something that does not use it. For years I was use to finding the right info on the ArchWiki and it took a few days to get comfortable with pacman but Artix has been an awesome distro, super stable on my daily work machine plus 10-15 servers and other desktops.
If you are an old sys-v hack or simply want to reduce the amount of unneeded crap running on your machine you will be amazed at the difference of getting rid of systemd makes.
Artix offers all the benefits of Arch, great community, AUR is awesome, stable platform minus systemd and with a rolling release, what more could you as for?
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230401
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-25
Votes: 1
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Easy to install
Bleeding edge packages
Pacman
No systemd (Huge plus!)
Multiple inits to choose from
Just works
Ex-Manjaro user here. I'm so glad I found this distro. I love Artix! I use it on my desktop, laptop and I also use it as a live enviroment in a USB to multiple laptops from multiple manufacturers with no problems whatsoever. In fact, I'm posting this from live enviroment in a Lenovo Ideapad with a Ryzen 5 4500U. This is a very underrated distro that deserves more recognition. Huge thanks to the Artix team that keeps init freedom alive with Artix!
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230401
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-20
Votes: 0
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Hello, Really with Artix Linux (with OPenRC bootloader) I managed to "revive" my All In One from 13 years ago (AA183M D02)
It was very easy and dynamic to install, very fast* in the installation and configuration, I didn't have any problems with configuration issues of any paraphyric (or something like that).
I'm impressed with the quality of the builds and the documentation is very thorough, both from Artix itself and ArchLinux, and the developers' dedication to keeping a Linux distro so consistent and great for power users.
Finally, in view of usability, the only thing missing is a package manager (it exists, which is pamac) by "default" in Artix Linux (the same as "store apps" in Debian-based distros) then yes, it would really be very more evident in the community.
I'm impressed, success to Artix Linux!
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230401
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-04
Votes: 1
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I use Artix for years now and although I can't say it's suitable for a newcomer to Linux, it certainly delivers in more experienced hands. I use it in both home and production and my email server's uptime is 750 days and counting, getting every update once a month (except for the kernel, of course).
I also carry around with me a USB stick with Ventoy (look it up, it's brilliant) and constantly boot the community-gtk edition of Artix to install it on friends and clients or repair broken Linux installations and even reset windows passwords. The community editions by the way are the recommended entries for new users, as they get a full desktop experience without having to tinker around until they get their stuff squared out.
The community is friendly, especially at the forum; almost every topic gets a [SOLVED] tag within a couple of days and many user requests are satisfied with package additions to the "unofficial" repositories, [universe] and [omniverse].
All supported inits are fast too, but s6 blows everything out of the water: in my laptop it boots to console login in 2 seconds.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230215
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-06
Votes: 0
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I have now been using Artix for 8 months, and still think it the bees knees: I enjoy having s6 (or dinit) as a replacement for systemd.
The one thing I have experienced recently is that kernel updates can interfere with the performance of my out-of-kernel Wifi USB adapter driver. That is, the recompiled driver's performance becomes unstable. This is probably because its codebase is a little behind the kernel codebase? I guess that's what you pay for, when using a rolling release.
Anyway, one solution is to have two USB wifi adapters - an old adapter that has an in-kernel driver, alongside my newer, faster adapter. When the latter becomes unstable, I swap it out with the former.
Another solution is to use the fact that Artix comes with different kernels - when a vanilla kernel update causes Wifi issues, I switch over to the linux-rt kernel for a time, which is a sub-version or two behind. It is very easy to swap kernels in Artix.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230215
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-04
Votes: 0
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I have been using Artix for some years, and I am fully satisfied with it. The few problems that occurred were quickly resolved thanks to the forum. I recommend it without any doubt. I stopped definitively in the search for the ideal distribution. It's light, stable despite being rolling and also suitable for relatively old machines, but not very old ones (with an AMD E 350 dual core processor and 4GB of memory it runs fine). A minimum of basic knowledge of the GNU/linux system is required. Good job. I hope it can remain at these high levels for many years to come.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230215
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-04
Votes: 1
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the best choice for those who are clearly aware of the bad things about systemd. artix gives you the possibility to choose between 5 different init system options, and furthermore separates them into individual iso images for each one, which is good for evaluating them separately. i like the artix distro and i got no problems. it's fast and up to date. artix is without systemd and very stable and not bloated.
the forum is very helpful if problems exists. i give this distro a 10 out of 10 as I am completely satisfied with the stability, flexibility and freedom of choice it is offering.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20230215
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-02-21
Votes: 0
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Artix is simple, easy and efficient. This distribution makes it easy to set up what you need without adding what you don't. There is no need to reboot the machine after an upgrade because it does not use systemd and there is a plethora of applications because it is inherited from Arch Linux. This is a very interesting possibility for those who are looking for simplicity and speed.
I use it now as a VPS server and as a development machine on a notebook based on kde image.
I recommend it for now to people who have some experience with linux, especially with archlinux. The documentation is sufficient knowing that you can find the complements on archlinux
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-30
Votes: 0
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I have been using Artix Linux for about 5-6 years now and rarely do I ever have problems, which are usually fixed with a simple chroot at worst. I prefer Runit so Artix is great in that aspect. I run Artix on my two desktop computers. The forums are very helpful too whenever I have problems they help me out fairly quickly. Its been a very positive experience using Artix as a daily driver, I do updates daily and its always bleeding-edge, I prefer LXDE which still works just fine, not too sure about how other desktop environments work though. We have a Zen kernel too
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-23
Votes: 0
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Arch as it should be - independent and without systemd bloat.
The art of *nix - Artix.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 20220713
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-01-12
Votes: 0
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I tried the installer with the "XFCE" desktop and "s6" init and supervision system, and also tried the installer with XFCE and dinit.
Both are very easy and quick to install.
Updates have been stable for the time I have used it (~6 months).
XFCE is a minimalist and fast desktop environment.
Both s6 and dinit work well for me.
I like the comprehensiveness of s6 and the simplicity of dinit; I'm using dinit for now, but might go back to s6 at some stage.
Very happy with it. Artix works great for my daily computing.
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