antiX 26.1
antiX 26.1 is a systemd-free Debian 13 distribution for old and low-memory hardware, with a choice of runit, sysVinit, Dinit, s6-rc, and s6-66 init, in 64-bit and 32-bit Full and Core editions.
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antiX 26.1 was released on September 29, 2026. It is a maintenance release of antiX 26, built on Debian 13 “Trixie”, with no systemd or elogind. We covered it in the news.
Editions
| ISO | Contents | Kernel |
|---|---|---|
| x64 Full | IceWM desktop (Fluxbox, JWM, herbstluftwm also included) and applications | Linux 6.6.139 LTS |
| x64 Core | Command line only; build your own system | Linux 5.10.256 LTS |
| 32-bit Full / Core | The same, for older i686 machines |
The default init system is runit. sysVinit, Dinit, s6-rc, and s6-66 are also available; our Dinit explainer and process supervisor guide explain the differences.
Installing
Write the ISO to a USB stick with dd or Ventoy, boot it, and use the antiX installer. Existing antiX 26 users do not need to reinstall; update with apt. Bluetooth mice may not be detected in some configurations. Apply kernel updates after installing, since both shipped kernels are behind their LTS branches.
For a fuller desktop built with the antiX team, see MX Linux.
Verify Your Download
Each ISO in the SourceForge release folder has matching .sha256 and .sig files:
sha256sum -c antiX-26.1_x64-full.iso.sha256