Question 1

What happens when Antix reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Antix reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 4 Antix versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Antix 23, maintained until June 10, 2028. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Antix 23 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Antix 23 is actively supported until June 10, 2028. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Antix releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Antix after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Antix after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Antix release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Antix 19 to Antix 23.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Antix from 19 to 23: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Antix LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Antix releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Antix release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Antix support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Antix supports each release for approximately 57 months (~4.8 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
23	Aug 28, 2023	Jun 10, 2026	Jun 10, 2028	in 732d	23	—	Active
21	Oct 31, 2021	Jun 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2026	in 21d	22	—	EOL soon
19	Oct 17, 2019	Sep 10, 2022	Jun 30, 2024	709d ago	19.5	—	EOL
17	Oct 24, 2017	Jun 5, 2020	Jun 30, 2022	1440d ago	17.4.1	—	EOL
16	Jun 27, 2016	Jun 23, 2018	Jun 30, 2020	2170d ago	16.3	—	EOL
15	Jun 30, 2015	Jun 23, 2018	Jun 30, 2020	2170d ago	15	—	EOL

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