Contributing

How to install antiX linux on usb?

How to install antiX linux on usb?

Order boot configuration computer you prepared the stick:

  1. Insert the flash drive into the USB port.
  2. Then restart the computer.
  3. Enter BIOS setup utility.
  4. Navigate to the section loading media.
  5. Select the option to boot from USB (to set the sequence of boot can be using the keys F6, F5).

Does antiX use systemd?

antiX is a Linux distribution, originally based on MEPIS, which itself is based on the Debian stable distribution. Unlike Debian, antiX is systemd-free.

How use antiX Linux?

By default, antiX loads into a Rox-IceWM desktop with a few icons on the desktop. Use F6 at the boot menu screen to choose your desktop. What you choose running live will automatically transfer if/when installed. antiX is a very flexible linux distribution.

Why is Linux not popular?

The main reason why Linux is not popular on the desktop is that it doesn’t have “the one” OS for the desktop as does Microsoft with its Windows and Apple with its macOS. If Linux had only one operating system, then the scenario would be totally different today. Linux kernel has some 27.8 million lines of code.

What is systemd in Linux?

systemd is a system and service manager for Linux operating systems. When run as first process on boot (as PID 1), it acts as init system that brings up and maintains userspace services. Separate instances are started for logged-in users to start their services.

What kind of bootloader does antiX linux use?

The antiX distro provides legacy, 64-bit UEFI, and 32-bit UEFI live bootloaders. Like many other distros, our legacy bootloader provides convenient popup menus for easy customization. But, unlike the others, on the live-usb we also offer an “F8 Save” feature that saves your choices across reboots.

Is there a live USB maker for Antix?

Live usb maker comes preinstalled on antiX and MX. For other linux distributions an AppImage is available for download from here (https://github.com/MX-Linux/lum-qt-appimage/releases/tag/19.11.02); However this currently is for 64 bit only.

Which is the best tool to use for Antix live?

To make the most of using the antiX live system, particularly from a usb, it is recommended to use the antiX/MX live usb maker or Rufus if using Windows to make the CD. If either of these do not work for you, it is possible to use other image writing tools.

When did Antix start using live USB flash drives?

Back in 2009, the antiX devs foresaw that usb flash drives would be the wave of the future for live Linux media. During the ensuing eight years antiX has been refining their live-usb technology striving to improve the live-usb experience and to find new and unique ways for making use of fast read-write live boot media.