Welcome to AcreetionOS Openbox

AcreetionOS Openbox is an ultra-lightweight, stacking spinoff featuring the classic Openbox window manager. Openbox is known for its speed, simplicity, and extreme configurability, making it the perfect choice for minimalists and those reviving legacy hardware.

Openbox Edition Specifications

Base Distribution
Arch Linux
Window Manager
Openbox (X11)
Display Protocol
XLibre (X11)
Status
Unofficial Community Spinoff
Architecture
x86_64 / i686 (32-bit)
Primary Goal
Extreme performance and absolute simplicity

Why Openbox?

Openbox doesn't follow the desktop environment metaphor; it's a window manager that gives you a blank canvas. It uses almost zero system resources, leaving all your RAM and CPU power for your applications. With its right-click menu system and simple XML-based configuration, it's a favorite for users who want a "distraction-free" environment where they are in total control of every pixel.

Reviving Legacy Hardware

Openbox is so efficient that it can make a 15-year-old computer feel like new. Combined with our 32-bit (i686) builds, AcreetionOS Openbox is the ultimate tool for keeping older hardware out of the landfill and in productive use.

Automated Build Notice: This is an unofficial automated build (autobuild) provided for community testing. While we help where we can, please do not contact Darren regarding issues with this edition. For support, reach out to Natalie (@sprungles) in our Discord (look for the upscaled 2D girl profile picture). She maintains these builds to offer more variety to our users.

Minimalist Stack

The AcreetionOS Openbox Edition uses a hand-picked selection of lightweight utilities:

  • File Manager: PCManFM — Fast, lightweight, and supports tabs.
  • Terminal: LXTerminal — Low overhead with a clean interface.
  • Panel: Tint2 — A simple, non-intrusive taskbar and system tray.
  • App Launcher: jgmenu — A powerful, modern menu for Openbox.
  • Compositor: Picom — Provides transparency and smooth shadows on X11.
  • Audio: Pipewire — Modern audio control for your minimal setup.

Download

ISOs are built every 7 days via GitHub Actions and stored on Cloudflare R2.

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Available in both 64-bit and 32-bit (untested) flavors.