A streamlined, pre-configured Xorg + i3-wm environment based on Arch Linux designed for peak hardware efficiency and daily driving out of the box.
Minimal by design. Fast by default. Built for operators who want a working desktop the moment the disk stops spinning.
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System Comparison
| Metric | dnezOS | Minimal Arch Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Interface Environment | Xorg + i3-wm (GUI) | TTY Console (Text Only) |
| Kernel Init Time | 1.166s | 1.133s |
| Userspace Init Time | 2.209s | 3.016s |
| Total Boot Time | 3.375s | 4.149s |
| RAM Consumption (Peak) | 210.51 MiB | 274.08 MiB |
| RAM Consumption (Low) | 120.00 MiB | 274.08 MiB |
Benchmarks verified via VirtualBox VM emulation running on an Intel Core i5-1235U environment restricted to 1 CPU core and 1GB RAM.