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antiX 23.2 launches with Debian 12 base and no systemd for lightweight Linux experience

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Linux distribution antiX-23.2, dubbed “Arditi del Popolo,” has been released. If you’re already on antiX-23 or antiX-23.1 there is no need to reinstall. This update is all about cleaning things up and keeping things running smoothly, staying true to the antiX tradition of avoiding systemd and elogind altogether. It’s perfect for folks who like to keep their systems lightweight and free from those dependencies.

If you’re familiar with antiX, you know it offers a range of options. antiX-23.2 supports both 32-bit and 64-bit systems and lets you pick between sysVinit and runit. The antiX-full version comes in at about 1.8GB and packs in four window managers: IceWM (which is the default), Fluxbox, JWM, and Herbstluftwm. It comes with LibreOffice too. If you’re rocking the 64-bit version, you’ve got a choice of two kernels -- Legacy 5.10 and Modern 6.1.

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