antiX Linux 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
antiX Linux 17 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the antiX Linux release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Oct 2017 | 8y 11mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 5 Jun 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 30 Jun 2022 | 4y 3mo ago |
| Latest release | 17.4.1 · 28 Mar 2019 | final |
Where to go from 17
Recommended target: antiX Linux 26 (supported until 30 Jul 2030).
The newest actively supported branch is antiX Linux 26 (latest release 26).
Frequently asked questions
Is antiX Linux 17 still safe to use?
antiX Linux 17 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2022, 1,558 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download antiX Linux 17?
Yes — the final release (17.4.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade antiX Linux 17 to?
Upgrade to antiX Linux 26, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jul 2030).