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Users are strongly recommended to update to one of the latest available antiX kernels for antiX-26, antiX-23, antiX-22/21 and antiX-sid/testing

5.10.254-antix.1
6.6.137-antix.1 (x64 only)

Get them from here:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/antix-linux/files/Testing/antiX-26/

antiX-full and antiX-core isos (32 and 64 bit) available for (hopefully final) testing before release.
We’re really looking for any show-stoppers such as boot failure, installation issues rather than quirks or minor bugs (but please report any).

Both ‘full’ and ‘core’ editions ship with 5 inits to choose from (runit, sysVinit, dinit, s6-rc and s6-66).
All iso files include a 5.10 legacy kernel.
antiX-full 64bit also includes a 6.6kernel.

‘full’ edition includes lots of software, which some may consider ‘bloat’, be we consider ‘useful’.
Software includes firefox-esr for browsing, libreoffice, mpv for video, xmms for audio.

antiX has never claimed to be minimalist, but we provide ‘core’ for those that want full control over what to install.
‘core’ does not include a graphical interface and users will need a wired connection to access the net.

Enjoy!
anticapitalista 29 January 2026

Here is the second beta iso of antiX-25 (64 and 32 bit).
Hopefully, this will be upgradable via repos to final.

Bullet point notes for now.

* based on Debian 13 ‘trixie’
* 4 modern systemd-free init systems – runit (default), s6-rc, s6-66 and dinit (plus a golden oldie – the ever reliable sysVinit added)
* new default look
* turnstile included on the iso, but disabled when booting live
* usual ‘antiX magic’
* you *should* be able to boot live in the non-default init and it *should* then become the default after install.

Please note that user intervention will be required more than previous versions of antiX, especially if not using the default runit option.
This means that users will need to add any needed service files for the init they are using eg network-manager will also need runit-service-network-manager (and the equivalents for dinit, s6-rc and s6-66 if available).

Test it out and post feedback in this thread.

This release is unique in that it would not have existed without the cooperation of many other distro developers.
Full acknowledgement will appear in the final release. Just to say that @ProwlerGR deserves all the credit for integrating the various inits onto antiX as well as turnstile.

Here is the link to the folder to download the file: https://sourceforge.net/projects/antix-linux/files/Testing/antiX-25/

There are bugs/known issues (it is a beta release after all) –

* IceWM control centre does not have any icons
* Package Installer needs updating, so some/many will not work (any volunteers to check and prove fixes?)
* FAQ needs updating

Enjoy!

Here is the first beta iso of antiX-25 (64bit).

Bullet point notes for now.

* based on Debian 13 ‘trixie’
* 4 modern systemd-free init systems – runit (default), s6-rc, s6-66 and dinit
* new default look
* usual ‘antiX magic’
* you *should* be able to boot live in the non-default init and it *should* then become the default after install.

Please note that user intervention will be required more than previous versions of antiX, especially if not using the default runit option.
This means that users will need to add any needed service files for the init they are using eg network-manager will also need runit-service-network-manager (and the equivalents for dinit, s6-rc and s6-66 if available).

Test it out and post feedback in the thread at the forums.

This release is unique in that it would not have existed without the cooperation of many other distro developers.
Full acknowledgement will appear in the final release. Just to say that @ProwlerGR deserves all the credit for integrating the various inits onto antiX.

Here is the link to the folder to download the file: https://sourceforge.net/projects/antix-linux/files/Testing/antiX-25/

There are bugs/known issues (it is a beta release after all) –

* IceWM control centre does not have any icons
* Some missing icons in menus
* Translations may not be up to date
* Installation warnings if you do not boot and install using default mode, but will/should install ok
* Check-box – Reboot after installation fails
* No trash can on default zzzfm-icewm desktop
* s6-rc does not connect to net – install s6-rc-service-connmand in another init.

Enjoy!

I have managed to get Dinit (0.19.1) running on antiX (sid and bookworm) thanks to the work started by this team Dinit-on-Devuan
It still needs a lot of work and thought about how best to package the various service scripts so it is very much in alpha stage on antiX at the moment.

The following init systems are available for running on antiX: sysVinit, runit, s6, s6-66 and Dinit.

Users are strongly recommended to update to one of the latest available antiX kernels.

antiX-23 series (bookworm base)

4.19.0-324-1.0antix.1
5.10.230-1.0antix
6.1.118-antix.1 (x64 only)
6.6.62-antix.1 (x64 only)

antiX-22 series (bullseye base)

4.19.0-324-1.0antix.1
5.10.230-1.0antix

antiX (sid/testing)

4.19.0-324-1.0antix.1
5.10.230-1.0antix
6.1.118-antix.1 (x64 only)
6.6.62-antix.1 (x64 only)

These snapshots are officially supported by the antiX devs.
Many thanks to abc-nix.

This is the announcement from abc-nix.

What are these snapshots?

Official antiX releases occur only once or twice a year, which may result in an outdated Linux system. These monthly snapshots provide a fully updated version of the FULL antiX release (the most popular flavor). They offer the same experience as downloading the official release and fully updating the system packages, including any necessary fixes.

Benefits

• Reduced download size, ideal for metered connections
• Latest firmware (when available)
• Minimal updating time after installation
• Potential fixes included out-of-the-box

Snapshot Characteristics

• Based on the FULL antiX release (not base, core, or net)
• Available in both normal (sysvinit) and runit versions
• 32-bit and 64-bit ISOs available
• Single bootable kernel (modern kernel for 64-bit, legacy kernel for 32-bit)
• Up-to-date packages
• Created using iso-snapshot
• GPG key fixes applied (when necessary)

Future Plans

• Possibly including the most up-to-date kernel version in future snapshots

Downloading the Snapshots

To download the snapshots, navigate to the sourceforge folder (alternatively, you can dowload from protondrive from this download folder) and follow these steps:

1. Navigate the folders: Simple/Double-click on each option to open folders and select the files you want to download.
2. Select the correct ISO:
   • For the normal (sysvinit) release, you will find the latest version in the main folder (or in protondrive, link here)
   • For the runit release, you can download the ISO files from the antiX-runit folder (alternatively, from protondrive (Note: Runit ISOs will have “runit” in the file name)
3. Understand the file types:
   • .iso files are the snapshot images.
   • .md5 files contain the md5sum value to check for download file integrity. Use the command `md5sum filename.iso` to verify the file.
   • .sha512 (or .sha256) files contain the sha512sum value to check for download file integrity. Use the command `sha512sum filename.iso` to verify the file.
4. Choose the correct architecture:
   • For 32-bit ISOs, download files containing the word “i386”.
   • For 64-bit ISOs, download files containing the word “x64”.
5. Kernel information:
   • The default kernel version for the release is included in the file name (example, 6.1.60 means the ISO boots with the 6.1.50 version of the Linux kernel)
   • 64-bit ISOs will include a newer kernel release than the 32-bit ISOs.

Download only what you need: You don’t need to download all files at once. Select the files you want and download only those.

Many thanks to BobC for setting up the sourceforge repo, for faster and more consistent downloads.

Here is the forum post link – https://www.antixforum.com/forums/topic/unofficial-monthly-antix-full-snapshots/

Users are strongly advised to update to the latest antiX kernels via cli-aptiX, Package Installer or synaptic.

6.1.55 (64bit only)
5.10.197

Debian 12 Bookworm was released today so I thought it a good idea to make available some up to date beta2 iso files.
We have had great feedback from our alpha1 and beta1 64 bit runit release.
Many thanks to all who participated in testing.

This is what is available for now –

antiX-23-beta2-full-runit (64 bit)
antiX-23-beta2-full-sysvinit (32 bit)
antiX-23-beta2-core-sysvinit (64 bit)

Get them here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/antix-linux/files/Testing/

This version is 99% certain to be fully dist-upgradable to final unlike alpha1 and beta1.

64 bit versions ship with a 6.1 series kernel
32 bit version ship with a 5.10 kernel
64 bit full editions ship with 6.1 (Modern) and 5.10 (Legacy) kernels.

Default is now zzzFM-IceWM ‘desktop’ and zzzFM is the default file manager
Rox is still available for those that prefer it.

No systemd
No elogind
No snap support
No flatpak support out of the box (it depends on libelogind0)

Give it a try and let us know what you think

All users that use any 5.10, 4.19 and 4.9 kernels are strongly advised to upgrade to the latest versions in the antiX repos. This applies to 64 bit and 32 bit pae and non-pae kernels for antiX-19, antiX-21 and testing/sid users.

5.10.137
4.19.0-256
4.9.0-326