antiX 12 is a Debian-based distribution designed to run efficiently on older and low-specification computers, has been released. Three variants available: full (697 MB) - features 5 windows managers, base (356 MB) - features Fluxbox, JWM, wmii and dwm, core (135MB) - no X, CLI installer only. All use Debian 'Testing' repositories by default and all applications upgraded via Debian 'Testing' repositories up to 6 August 2012. All variants use the present latest stable kernel (3.5) customised for antiX to allow booting with PI and AMD K5/K6 CPUs. Vast improvements in running live persistence. Booting live/frugal with persistence from an NTFS (windows) partition should work, though it is not advised. Use FAT or ext instead.
 
About antiX
antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy-to-install linux live CD distribution based on MEPIS and Debian's testing branch for Intel/AMD x86-compatible systems. antiX offers users the "Magic of MEPIS" in an environment suitable for old computers. The goal of antiX is to provide a light, but fully functional and flexible free operating system for both newcomers and experienced users of Linux. It should run on most computers, ranging from 64 MB PII systems with a pre-configured 128 MB swap partition to the latest powerful boxes. 128 MB RAM is the recommended minimum for antiX while the installer needs a minimum of 2.2 GB hard disk space. antiX can also be used as a fast-booting rescue CD.