antiX 26 Released – Systemd-Free Linux Distro Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”

antiX 26 has officially been released, bringing a major update to the lightweight, systemd-free Linux distribution. This new version is based on Debian 13 “Trixie” and is powered by the Linux 6.6 LTS kernel, offering improved performance and long-term stability. antiX continues its tradition of avoiding systemd and instead supports multiple init systems including runit, SysVinit, dinit, s6-rc, and s6-66. The distro also provides several lightweight window managers such as IceWM, Fluxbox, JWM, and herbstluftwm, making it ideal for older hardware and users who prefer minimal Linux environments. The release ships with many useful applications including Firefox, LibreOffice, Claws Mail, Geany, MPV, Celluloid, and Midnight Commander, along with system tools like BootRepair, Package Installer, Network Assistant, and Repo Manager. antiX 26 also includes PipeWire, WirePlumber, and ALSA for modern audio support and offers both 64-bit and 32-bit editions with multiple kernel choices. In this video, we take a look at what’s new in antiX 26 and why it remains one of the best lightweight Linux distributions without systemd. #Linux #antiX #Debian #LinuxDistro #OpenSource #SystemdFree #LinuxNews