antiX 16.2 Linux OS Is Based on Debian GNU/Linux 8.8 Jessie, but Ditches systemd

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The developers of the antiX Linux operating system have announced today the release and immediate availability for download of antiX 16.2, the second minor update to the antiX 16 stable series of the GNU/Linux distribution.

While work on the antiX 17 branch continues with a complete rebase on the soon-to-be-released Debian GNU/Linux 9 “Stretch” operating system, antiX 16.2 is here rebased on the recently released Debian GNU/Linux 8.8 “Jessie” repositories, shipping with a customized Linux 4.4.10 LTS kernel with fbcondecor splash.

“Bug fix version including all updates from Debian Jessie and security patched kernels,” reads today’s release notes on the project’s wiki page. “Debian 8.8 (Jessie), but systemd-free! And it fits on a CD! Great LiveUSB features! As usual, antiX comes in 3 flavors for both 32- and 64-bit processors.”

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