antiX MEPIS

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antiX MEPIS
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Version: 16.2 / 17 Alpha 3 updated
Upload Date: 19 Jun 17
Developer: MEPIS LLC
Distribution Type: Freeware
Downloads: 1704

Rating: 2.7/5 (Total Votes: 6)

antiX MEPIS is an open source distribution of Linux based on the highly acclaimed and award winning Debian GNU/Linux operating system. It is designed to be used on 32-bit (x86 Intel-AMD) compatible machines and features the lightweight IceWM window manager.

Availability, supported architectures and boot options

The project was previously distributed as two ISO images, one for the 64-bit architecture and another one for the 32-bit instruction set architecture. However, newer versions are available for download only as a Live CD compatible with the x86 hardware platform.

The ISO image can be easily written to a blank CD disc, or deployed onto a USB thumb drive, using the UNetbootin software. The boot menu provides users with the ability to try the distribution without installing anything on your computer, run a memory diagnostic test, boot an existing operating system, or install the OS directly via the command-line (not recommended).

Classic desktop environment and lightweight applications

IceWM is in charge of the graphical session on this operating system. It provides users with a traditional desktop environment that can be themed as you like, and features a single taskbar located on the bottom edge of the screen.

Users can easily access the main menu and launch applications by right clicking anywhere on the desktop or from the taskbar. Furthermore, the taskbar is used to interact with running programs and switch between the four virtual workspaces.

Default applications include the luckyBackup file sync and backup tool, Leafpad text editor, Xarchiver archive manager, Mirage image viewer, mtPaint graphic editor, Claws Mail email client, Dillo, Links and Iceweasel web browsers, gFTP file transfer client, Transmission torrent downloader, Geany IDE, and the entire LibreOffice office suite.

Bottom line

In conclusion, antiX MEPIS is a very fast and decent Debian-based operating system that can be used to revive old computers and machines with low-end hardware components.

What is new in this release:

  • Based on Debian Jessie, but without systemd nor systemd-shim.
  • Customised 4.4.10 LTS kernel with fbcondecor splash
  • libreoffice 4.3.3-2
  • firefox-esr 52.2.0
  • claws-mail 3.13.0
  • xmms -for audio
  • gnome-mplayer - for playing video
  • smtube 17.1.0 - play youtube videos without a using a browser
  • streamlight-antix - stream videos with very low RAM usage.
  • eudev is available in the antiX dev repo.

What is new in version 16.1 / 17 Alpha 2:

  • New! 4.9.6 custom antiX kernel and headers (not libre)
  • cli-installer
  • antiX live system and persistence
  • cli remastering
  • live-kernel-updater
  • live-usb-maker
  • nano for editing
  • rsync
  • eudev - let me know how well this works
  • sysvinit as init default. No systemd or libsystemd0
  • gettext-base, lockfile-progs, xz-utils, (bugfix)
  • console-date and lsb-release will get installed during the installation stage (bugfix)
  • libudev1 and libudev-dev to avoid dependency issues after installation since we ship with eudev

What is new in version 16:

  • Main changes from previous betas is that firefox-esr is now the default browser and we ship with a 4.4.10 antiX custom kernel.
  • Still using udev since eudev (or our build of it) causes some delays on newer hardware.
  • eudev is available in the repo, but we will not ship with it for this release.
  • We aim to fully use eudev for antiX-17 stretch versions.

What is new in version 15 / 15.1 Alpha 1:

  • eudev
  • sysvinit
  • 4.2.1 kernel
  • upgrades and bug fixes from antiX-15 release

What is new in version 15:

  • Features:
  • Based on Debian Jessie, but without systemd nor systemd-shim.
  • Customised 4.0.5 kernel with fbcondecor splash
  • libreoffice 4.3.3
  • iceweasel 31.7.0esr
  • claws-mail 3.11.1-3
  • xmms -for audio
  • gnome-mplayer - for playing video
  • smtube - play youtube videos without a using a browser
  • streamlight-antix - new application to stream videos with very low RAM usage.
  • File managers and desktop:
  • spacefm
  • rox-filer
  • Convert your video and audio files with:
  • winff
  • asunder
  • Connect to the net with:
  • wicd
  • ceni
  • or gnome-ppp if you are still on dial-up
  • Editors:
  • geany
  • leafpad
  • Tools for remastering and creating snapshots of installed system:
  • iso-snapshot
  • remaster tools
  • Unetbootin
  • antix2usb
  • Others:
  • grub-customizer -as it says, customise your grub menu
  • hexchat - gui chat
  • luckybackup - excellent backup tool. There's nothing lucky about it!
  • simple-scan - for scanning documents
  • transmission-gtk - torrent downloader
  • wingrid-antix - Turn the stacking window managers into tilers.
  • xf86-video-sis-antix - added since it is not in Debian jessie
  • Xfburn for burning cd/dvd
  • connectshares-antix for network shares
  • droopy-antix - an easy way to transfer files over the net.
  • flashplugin-nonfree - flash video
  • install-meta-antix - install applications easily and safely
  • antiX Control Centre - An easy way to
  • Why not try out our included cli apps:
  • Editors: nano and vim
  • Newsreader: newsbeuter
  • Chat: irssi
  • Audio player: mocp
  • Video player: mpv
  • Email: alpine
  • Audio ripper: abcde
  • Torrent: rtorrent
  • Cd burner: cdw
  • Writer: Wordgrinder

What is new in version 13.2 / 15 Beta 3:

  • 64 bit kernel recompiled so non-free drivers will build in Wheezy.
  • 64 bit alert message when booting 32 bit iso fixed.
  • 'ghost' window fix in IceWM.
  • gui installer should write correct grub entries for any other installed OS.
  • gui installer should set correct keyboard.
  • more options to enable/disable services at boot.
  • added cdw and calcurse to IceWM menu.
  • fixed missing icons from IceWM menu.
  • gufw firewall configuration fixed.
  • permissions of antiX applications set to root:root.
  • extra /lib/modules directory removed from live initrd.gz.
  • more informative live /init error messages.
  • added French translation to antixsources application.
  • added double size xmms bugfix to xmms-plugins
  • added more options to live fast boot cheats.

What is new in version 13.2 / 15 Beta 1:

  • 64 bit kernel recompiled so non-free drivers will build in Wheezy.
  • 64 bit alert message when booting 32 bit iso fixed.
  • 'ghost' window fix in IceWM.
  • gui installer should write correct grub entries for any other installed OS.
  • gui installer should set correct keyboard.
  • more options to enable/disable services at boot.
  • added cdw and calcurse to IceWM menu.
  • fixed missing icons from IceWM menu.
  • gufw firewall configuration fixed.
  • permissions of antiX applications set to root:root.
  • extra /lib/modules directory removed from live initrd.gz.
  • more informative live /init error messages.
  • added French translation to antixsources application.
  • added double size xmms bugfix to xmms-plugins
  • added more options to live fast boot cheats.

What is new in version 13.2 / 14 Alpha 4:

  • 64 bit kernel recompiled so non-free drivers will build in Wheezy.
  • 64 bit alert message when booting 32 bit iso fixed.
  • 'ghost' window fix in IceWM.
  • gui installer should write correct grub entries for any other installed OS.
  • gui installer should set correct keyboard.
  • more options to enable/disable services at boot.
  • added cdw and calcurse to IceWM menu.
  • fixed missing icons from IceWM menu.
  • gufw firewall configuration fixed.
  • permissions of antiX applications set to root:root.
  • extra /lib/modules directory removed from live initrd.gz.
  • more informative live /init error messages.
  • added French translation to antixsources application.
  • added double size xmms bugfix to xmms-plugins
  • added more options to live fast boot cheats.

What is new in version 13:

  • 64 bit flavour as well as 32 bit.
  • iceweasel-22.0 browser.
  • LibreOffice-4.
  • improved boot times, particularly when running live.
  • safer and faster shutdown, especially in live use.
  • customised live boot menu.
  • SpaceFM desktop integration.
  • live remaster scripts improved.
  • improvements to the antiX snapshot application.
  • dynamic fstab when running live.
  • xfs, jfs, ext2, btrfs file systems available in installers.
  • mupdf, a very fast and light pdf reader, included.
  • more options in meta-installer.
  • all ISO files built using antiX-build scripts to enable consistency and freshness.
  • many more!

What is new in version 13 Beta 3:

  • 3.6.11 antiX kernel for 32 bit
  • 3.7.10 antiX kernel for 64 bit
  • 3.8.10 antiX kernel available in the repository for those who want/need a more up to date version.
  • Dist-upgrade to 28 April 2013
  • Debian Wheezy repo.
  • Iceweasel-20.0-1 browser.
  • Default window manager is IceWM with a Rox desktop. Fluxbox, JWM, wmii and dwm are available.
  • SpaceFM desktop option at boot.
  • Better boot menu integration for unetbootin live usb.
  • Installer improvements.
  • 32 bit uses older flash for PII/PIII.
  • Double entries removed from menu.
  • Various under the hood bug fixes.

What is new in version 13 Beta 2:

  • 3.6.11 antiX kernel for 32 bit
  • 3.7.10 antiX kernel for 64 bit
  • 3.8.4 antiX kernel available in the repository for those who want/need a more up to date version.
  • dist-upgrade to 24 March 2013
  • Most work since beta1 has focussed on customising the live boot menu to include a whole range of boot options via Fn keys. Chosen boot parameters can be customised and saved on writable media.
  • The versions of applications shipped come from the Debian Testing/Wheezy repo.
  • Latest iceweasel browser version available via the meta-package installer.
  • Default window manager is IceWM with a Rox desktop. Fluxbox, JWM, wmii and dwm are available.
  • Latest SpaceFM and udevil.
  • usb devices set to automount (default). Easily changed.

What is new in version 13 Beta 1:

  • 3.6.11 kernel
  • dist-upgrade to 07 Feb 2013
  • more options in meta-installer
  • mupdf replaces epdfview and zathura
  • mc removed use ranger for cli filer
  • installers now give xfs, jfs, ext2 as options. btrfs is avaliable, but only use for data, not for installing onto.
  • numerous 'internal' changes to antiX scripts

What is new in version 12.5 Alpha 2:

  • Base and full use latest 3.6.6-antix kernel
  • Core is libre using latest 3.6.6-gnu-antix kernel.
  • Live scripts changes mean a faster boot.
  • Introduction of a dynamic fstab for running live.
  • Latest apps include 0.8.2 spacefm and 0.3.4-1 udevil.
  • gcc-4.7.1
  • Xorg-1.12.4-1
  • All apps: apt-get dist-upgrade on 09 November 2012.

What is new in version M11:

  • Just over a year since the release of antiX-M8.5, the antiX-team are pleased to announce that antiX MEPIS 11 'Jayaben Desai' - a fast, light, very flexible and complete desktop and livecd based on Debian Testing and SimplyMEPIS - is now available in full, base and core versions (for 686 and 486 kernel all using hybridiso). This release defaults to a fully customised icewm-Rox desktop (fluxbox, wmii and dwm are also installed) using a SimplyMEPIS 2.6.36-4 kernel, our own assistants to help configuration, and the usual range of applications for desktop use. Latest Iceape (2.0.13-1) for internet needs, Abiword (2.8.6) and gnumeric (1.10.14) for office use, qmmp and goggles music manager (0.12.1) for audio, gxine, mplayer and gnome-mplayer for video, gppp (dial-up), wicd (1.7), umt-panel2 (from aptosid) for GPRS/UMTS/3G and ceni (2.21) for network connection, pidgin (2.7.11) for chat. Many cli apps are also included such as Alpine for email, moc for audio, elinks for browsing, abcde and ripit for cd ripping and much more. Features include a cli-installer script for fast and light install, live with persistence, 'remaster on the fly', new boot cheatcodes for setting dpi and desktop windows manager with or without icons, antix2usb to easily install to usb stick. Many languages are fully supported out of the box with the language chosen at live CD boot carrying over to install. Chinese, Japanese and Korean fonts are included as well as ibus in the full version.

What is new in version 8.2:

  • Anti announced "On behalf of the antiX-team I am proud to announce that antiX MEPIS 8.2 is a fast, light, flexible and complete desktop and livecd based on SimplyMEPIS and Debian Testing is now available in full and base versions. This release defaults to a fully customised icewm desktop (fluxbox is also installed) using a SimplyMEPIS 2.6.27-25 kernel and tweaked MEPIS Assistants for better compatibility in antiX."
  • 10 languages are fully supported out of the box with the language chosen at live CD boot carrying over to install. Boot time should be faster, particularly if the 'Faster' option is chosen at livecd boot menu and RAM usage low. antiX-Control Centre has been further improved, new scripts for screenshots, phonebook, mouse configuration have been added. As well as including the usual applications such as iceweasel 3.0.11 available in 11 languages, pidgin 2.5.8, abiword 2.6.8, gnumeric 1.9.9, rox-filer 2.9 and claws-mail 3.5, antiX-M8.2 also includes a meta-installer, an updated ceni and wicd(1.6.1) for wired/wireless connections, UMTSmon - a simple connect program for users using 3g usb modems, antiX-M8.2 uses X.org 7.4, auto-login with latest SLiM, smxi, inxi, svmi scripts from h2, and Dillo 2.1-1. New apps include: gecko-mediaplayer, gnome-mplayer, alpine, alsaplayer, cheese, antix2usb script and many more.

What is new in version 8.2 Test 1:

  • Public Test1 comes with the latest upgrades from MEPIS and Debian Testing, including Xorg1.6, 2.6.27-25-686 MEPIS kernel, iceweasel 3.0.11, Abiword 2.6.8-5, pidgin 2.5 and slightly adapted MEPIS tools for better use in antiX. And much, much more.
  • Localisation is much improved, 10 languages are fully supported OOTB. Language chosen at livecd boot will carry over to install. Boot time should be faster particularly if the Faster option is chosen at boot menu.
  • There are major change in antiX control centre design. system-config-printer replaced with gtklp meta-installer allows for install of kde4, gtkam added, and cheese (webcam) added. mozilla-mplayer is with gecko-mediaplayer.

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