Welcome to AcreetionOS XFCE

AcreetionOS XFCE is a fast, stable, and low-resource spinoff featuring the XFCE desktop environment. XFCE embodies the traditional UNIX philosophy of modularity and reusability, providing a lightweight yet fully-featured desktop that stays out of your way.

XFCE Edition Specifications

Base Distribution
Arch Linux
Desktop Environment
XFCE 4.18+
Display Protocol
XLibre (X11)
Status
Unofficial Community Spinoff
Architecture
x86_64 (64-bit)
Primary Goal
Maximum speed and hardware compatibility

Why XFCE?

XFCE is the gold standard for lightweight Linux desktops. It's incredibly fast, uses very little RAM, and is famous for its rock-solid stability. If you're running on older hardware, or if you just want your computer to feel instantaneous, XFCE is the perfect choice. It's highly customizable through its panel and plugin system, allowing you to create the exact workflow you want.

Rock-Solid XLibre Foundation

While other desktops are rushing to Wayland, XFCE remains the king of X11. Running on our modernized XLibre foundation, AcreetionOS XFCE offers unparalleled compatibility with all graphics drivers and legacy applications. No flickering, no screen-sharing issues—just a desktop that works.

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. She maintains these builds to offer more variety to our users.

Lightweight Tools

The AcreetionOS XFCE Edition ships with the efficient XFCE core components:

  • File Manager: Thunar — Fast, reliable, and easy to use.
  • Terminal: XFCE Terminal — Lightweight with essential features.
  • Text Editor: Mousepad — Simple and quick for all text tasks.
  • Image Viewer: Ristretto — Optimized for speed and low memory usage.
  • Settings: XFCE Settings Manager — Complete control over every detail.
  • Audio: Pipewire — Modern audio performance on a classic desktop.