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Void


Last Update: 2023-01-30 01:13 UTC



Void is an independently-developed, general-purpose operating system based on the monolithic Linux kernel. It features a hybrid binary/source package management system which allows users to quickly install, update and remove software, or to build software directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages collection. Other features of the distribution include support for Raspberry Pi single-board computers (both armv6 and armv7), rolling-release development model with daily updates, and native init system called "runit".

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Average visitor rating: 9.28/10 from 127 review(s).


Void Summary
Distribution Void
Home Page https://voidlinux.org/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums --
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Documentation https://docs.voidlinux.org/
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 • 2018-11-13: Distribution Release: Void 20181111
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  Headlines:
 • 2023-05-25 Overview of Void's features
 • 2021-03-11 Void changes kernel parameters
 • 2021-02-28 Void to switch back to OpenSSL
 • 2019-05-20 Void community discusses PolicyKit access
 • 2019-02-13 Void publishes update on domain status
 • 2018-12-05 Void publishes tips and tricks
 • 2018-05-01 Void team plans resource migration
 • 2017-12-07 Advent of Void tutorials
 • 2017-04-15 Void supports Flatpak
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Feature 20221001 20210930 20191109 20181111 20171007 20150221
Release Date 2022-10-17 2021-09-30 2019-11-13 2018-11-12 2017-10-07 2015-02-21
End Of Life            
Price (US$) Free Free Free Free Free Free
Image Size (MB) 400-1000 400-1000 300-800 300-800 70-700 70-700
Free Download ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO
Installation Text mode Text mode Text mode Text mode Text mode Text mode
Default Desktop Cinnamon, Enlightenment, GNOME, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, Xfce Cinnamon, Enlightenment, GNOME, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, Xfce Cinnamon, Enlightenment, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, Xfce Cinnamon, Enlightenment, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, Xfce Cinnamon, Enlightenment, LXDE, LXQt, Xfce Cinnamon, Enlightenment, MATE, Xfce
Package Management XBPS XBPS XBPS XBPS XBPS XBPS
Release Model Rolling Rolling Rolling Rolling Rolling Rolling
Office Suite -- -- -- -- -- --
Processor Architecture armv6, armv7, i686, x86_64 armv6, armv7, i686, x86_64 armv6, armv7, i686, x86_64 armv6, armv7, i686, x86_64 armv6, armv7, i686, x86_64 armv6, armv7, i686, x86_64
Init Software runit runit runit runit runit runit
Journaled File Systems btrfs, ext3, ext4, xfs btrfs, ext3, ext4, xfs btrfs, ext3, ext4, xfs btrfs, ext3, ext4, xfs btrfs, ext3, ext4, xfs btrfs, ext3, ext4, xfs
Multilingual            
Asian Language Support            
Full Package List 20221001 20210930 20191109 20181111 20171007 20150221
Package 20221001 20210930 20191109 20181111 20171007 20150221
abiword (3.0.5) -- -- -- -- -- --
alsa-lib (1.2.9) 1.2.7.2 1.2.5.1 1.1.9 1.1.7 1.1.4.1 1.0.28
amdgpu (23.0.0) -- -- -- -- -- --
bash (5.2.15) 5.1 5.1 5.0 4.4 4.4 4.3
bind (9.18.15) -- -- -- -- -- --
chromium (114.0.5735.106) -- -- -- -- -- --
cups (2.4.4) -- -- -- -- -- --
dhcp (4.4.3-P1) -- -- 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.3.6 --
e2fsprogs (1.47.0) 1.46.5 1.46.4 1.45.4 1.44.4 1.43.6 1.42.12
firefox (114.0) 105.0.1 78.14.0 70.0.1 52.9.0 52.4.0 35.0.1
freetype (2.13.0) 2.12.1 2.10.4 2.10.1 2.9.1 2.8.1 2.5.5
gcc (13.1.0) -- -- -- -- -- --
gimp (2.10.34) -- -- -- -- -- --
glibc (2.37) 2.32 2.32 2.30 2.28 2.26 2.21
gnome-shell (44.2) -- 3.38.3 3.34.1 -- -- --
gnucash (5.1) -- -- -- -- -- --
gnumeric (1.12.55) -- -- -- -- -- --
grub (2.06) 2.06 2.06 2.04 2.02 2.02 2.00
gtk (4.10.4) 4.8.1 2.24.32 3.24.11 3.24.1 2.24.31 2.24.26
httpd (2.4.57) -- -- -- -- -- --
inkscape (1.2.2) -- -- -- -- -- --
k3b (23.04.2) -- -- -- -- -- --
kmod (30) 30 27 -- 25 24 19
krita (5.1.5) -- -- -- -- -- --
libreoffice (7.5.3) -- -- -- -- -- --
linux (6.3.6) 5.19 5.13 4.14 4.18.17 4.12.13 3.18.7
Package 20221001 20210930 20191109 20181111 20171007 20150221
lxpanel (0.10.1) -- 0.10.0 0.10.0 0.9.3 0.9.3 --
mariadb (11.1.1) -- -- -- -- -- --
mate-desktop (1.26.1) -- 1.24.1 1.22.2 1.20.3 1.8.1 1.8.1
mesa (23.1.1) 22.1.7 21.2.3 19.2.3 18.2.4 17.2.2 10.4.4
mysql (8.0.33) -- -- -- -- -- --
nautilus (44.2.1) -- 3.38.2 -- -- -- --
NVIDIA (530.41.03) -- -- -- -- -- --
openbox (3.6.1) -- 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 3.6.1 --
openjdk (20.0.1) -- -- -- -- -- --
openssh (9.3p1) 9.0p1 8.8p1 8.1p1 7.9p1 7.5p1 6.7p1
openssl (3.1.1) 1.1.1q 1.1.1l -- -- -- --
perl (5.36.1) -- 5.32.1 5.30.0 5.28.0 5.26.1 5.20.2
php (8.2.7) -- -- -- -- -- --
plasma-desktop (5.27.5) -- -- -- -- -- --
postfix (3.8.1) -- -- -- -- -- --
postgresql (15.3) -- -- -- -- -- --
Python (3.11.4) 3.10.7 3.9.7 3.6.9 2.7.15 2.7.14 2.7.9
qt (6.5.1) -- 5.15.2 5.13.2 5.10.1 5.8.0 --
samba (4.18.3) 4.14.12 4.14.7 -- -- -- --
systemd (253.5) -- -- -- -- -- --
thunderbird (102.12.0) -- -- -- -- -- --
vim (9.0) -- -- -- -- -- --
vlc (3.0.18) -- -- -- -- -- --
wayland (1.22.0) 1.21.0 1.19.0 1.17.0 1.16.0 1.13.0 1.7.0
xfdesktop (4.18.1) 4.16.1 4.16.0 4.14.1 4.12.4 4.12.4 4.10.3
xorg-server (21.1.8) 21.1.4 1.20.13 1.20.5 1.20.3 1.19.4 1.17.1

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Version: 20221001
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-07
Votes: 1


What I appreciate most about Void is its exceptional clarity, allowing me to understand every aspect of my operating system.

Void is the most user-friendly Linux distribution I have ever used. It simplifies everything remarkably, adhering closely to the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principle. Moreover, it boasts impressive speed and stability, while also evoking a BSD-like experience.

The package manager is incredibly straightforward to configure and operates at lightning speed. I have never encountered any issues with upgrades, as they have always been stable and reliable. Though the number of available packages is impressive for a niche distribution, I personally prefer running Nix in parallel for greater control and access to additional packages.

Working with runit (the init process) is a pleasure, as I can comprehensively understand each step of the boot process and customize it according to my requirements.

I had reservations about Arch due to systemd, Gentoo due to lengthy compilation times and portage, and Artix due to its inconsistent package manager. However, I love Void for its utilization of runit, xbps (the package manager), and its overall stability.

Every one of my machines runs on Void, and I am currently in the process of testing it on my server, where it has performed flawlessly so far.

The positives of Void are:

Runit (I highly recommend trying it; it is truly remarkable)
xbps and its impressive mirror speed
Strong documentation

However, there are a few downsides:

While the documentation is excellent, it could be more comprehensive, similar to the Arch Wiki or the Gentoo Wiki.
It would be beneficial to have an option in xbps to test a package, either through a subshell like Nix or with the ability to remove a package using xbps-remove -o.
The installation process is not as enjoyable as Gentoo or Arch, as it provides more guidance (although this does not result in a bloated system).

I have tried numerous distributions, including Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Gentoo, Artix, and OpenBSD. In my opinion, Void comes closest to OpenBSD in terms of consistency and simplicity while still delivering the performance expected from a modern desktop system.

Once you enter the Void, you will find that Void becomes your final Linux distribution.


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Version: 20221001
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-04
Votes: 1


Void Linux is exceptional!

I use Void Linux since 2016-2017. It is fast, stable, most stable distro I have ever used after trying many of them, like Slackware, Mandrake, RedHat, Debian, Ubuntu, Arch. I am not saying that other distros are bad! Void Linux can work out of the box. If not ,you may need to configure a few things. Thus you learn and tell to Void Linux doing what you want! Once you configure you will enjoy of the simplicity of Void Linux. I use for studying and streaming movies, listening music etc... No bullshit bloatware or braking changes. No systemd! Runit is amazing, fast, configurable. Xbps package manager is great! I don't need to install 3rd party packages. Because Void Linux has what you need. If it doesn't the sure you can install.

My setup is fully encrypted installation with LUKS, LVMM Glibc
for graphics reverse prime sometimes optimus
for security apparmor, nftables with encrypted dns over tor
desktop dwm, bspwm
login/display manager emptty
terminal alacritty

This must be Void slogan :)

I highly recommend Void Linux. It is like addiction, you cannot go back and use some other distro after using Void Linux for many years!



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Version: 20221001
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-05-28
Votes: 4


I'm new to linux, and so far I'm very happy with Void. It took me a few tries to install it correctly, as I kept messing stuff up, but at the end, it feels very rewarding when everything is up and running as it should, and I learned a lot from the process. It feels light, using 1GB of ram with KDE, and very fast. Runit is great and simple. The package manager as well. I'm dual booting with Windows but have no need to go back. Some of the software isn't the latest, but for most of the things that I need and use regularly, they are. I highly recommend this distribution, and am looking forward to becoming a better linux user through it.


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