Ant Linux is a blazingly fast, incredibly lightweight, and highly customizable Linux distribution meticulously crafted for low-end hardware and efficient web servers. Built upon the rock-solid foundation of Arch Linux, Ant Linux strips away the bloat to deliver an operating system that sips RAM (typically under 500 MiB) while still packing a punch.
- Feather-Light & Ultra-Efficient: Experience unparalleled speed and responsiveness, even on systems with limited resources. Say goodbye to sluggishness and hello to a fluid computing experience.
- Low RAM Footprint (<500 MiB): Maximize your available memory. Ant Linux is designed to run efficiently on as little as 512 MiB of RAM, making older machines feel brand new.
- Built for Web Servers: Its minimal resource consumption makes Ant Linux an ideal choice for hosting websites, applications, and services with maximum efficiency.
- LLM Ready: Don't let low-end hardware hold you back. Ant Linux is engineered to provide a stable and performant environment for running Large Language Models (LLMs), pushing the boundaries of what's possible on lean machines.
- Arch Linux Core: Benefit from the power, flexibility, and rolling release model of Arch Linux, giving you access to the latest software and unparalleled control over your system.
- Highly Customizable: Ant Linux is a blank canvas. Tailor it precisely to your needs, whether you're building a specialized server, a nimble desktop, or an embedded system.
- Community-Driven: Join a growing community of users and developers passionate about lightweight and efficient computing.
More detailed installation instructions and guides will be provided soon. For now, here's a general overview:
- Download the ISO: (Link to be added once an ISO is available)
- Create a Bootable USB: Use tools like
ddor Rufus. - Boot from USB: Start your system from the Ant Linux USB drive.
- Follow the Installation Guide: (Link to be added) Our comprehensive guide will walk you through the installation process.
Ant Linux is designed for those who love to tinker. We encourage you to explore, customize, and contribute!
- Minimal Base: Ant Linux starts with a bare-bones Arch installation, giving you complete control over your software stack.
- AUR Access: Leverage the vast Arch User Repository (AUR) for an extensive selection of community-maintained software.
- Scripted Builds: We aim to provide scripts and tools to help you create your own custom Ant Linux images tailored to specific use cases.
We welcome contributions from the community! Whether it's reporting bugs, suggesting features, improving documentation, or submitting code, your help makes Ant Linux better.
- Bug Reports: If you find a bug, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.
- Feature Requests: Have an idea for a new feature? Let us know by opening a discussion or issue.
- Pull Requests: Feel free to submit pull requests with your code contributions.
Ant Linux is released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.
Join our community to ask questions, share your configurations, and connect with other Ant Linux users:
- GitHub Discussions: (Link to be added for discussions)
- Discord/Matrix (coming soon): (Links to be added)
Ant Linux: Small footprint, giant possibilities.