# antiX Linux 10 Hacker News commenters recommended antiX Linux and 8 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 8 of 13 months. **Verdict:** Fast, lightweight Debian-based Linux that runs well on old hardware and avoids systemd. Critics call it rough and say it uses more memory than expected. ## Why people recommend it - Fast and light on old hardware (4 comments): "AntiX is fully usable and very fast Debian based OS and doesn't uses systemd." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47486746)) "I'd look at antiX for reviving a netbook if limited to 32 bit." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48960712)) "in favour of MX Linux or AntiX for older systems" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48696995)) ## What people warn about - Looks rough and dated (3 comments): "It is cleaner and simpler than antiX and it's prettier too." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50085136)) "AntiX or even LxQt is hideous despite consuming more resources" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48696780)) "AntiX and Puppy Linux are a bit too rough, in my opinion." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48698880)) - Uses more memory than expected (2 comments): "I tested AntiX linux couldn't get below 150mb and that's in no way a competitor to Fedora with a modern DE." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48711943)) "AntiX or even LxQt is hideous despite consuming more resources" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48696780)) ## Alternatives hackers recommend - [Ubuntu](https://hackerapproved.com/p/ubuntu.md): 560 recommend - [Debian](https://hackerapproved.com/p/debian.md): 552 recommend - [Fedora Linux](https://hackerapproved.com/p/fedora.md): 437 recommend - [Arch Linux](https://hackerapproved.com/p/arch-linux.md): 362 recommend - [Linux Mint](https://hackerapproved.com/p/linux-mint.md): 277 recommend ## Cite as Hacker Approved, "antiX Linux", https://hackerapproved.com/p/antix/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).