CRUX pkgutils

Spec sheet

Support

The project directs users to its mailing lists and IRC channels to contact team members.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Dependency resolution

NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · crux.nu

Design goals

The project prioritizes simplicity over automation and uses native configurations rather than configuration abstraction layers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Download

The official CRUX 3.8 image is for x86-64 and is suitable for CD or USB installation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Hardware requirement

Official ISO packages are optimized for x86-64 processors; the handbook says at least 2 GB of memory is required for installation from DVD or removable flash drive.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Integrity check

The handbook advises checking the downloaded ISO with its SHA-256 checksum file.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

License and warranty

CRUX packages have individual licenses, and the handbook states that CRUX is distributed without warranty and used at the user's own risk.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Package approach

CRUX supports source-based package installation through its ports system.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Package formats

tar.gz,tar.bz2,tar.lz,tar.xz,tar.zstRead 22 Sep 2026 · crux.nu

Package selection

The project describes its package collection as relatively small, slim, and stripped of unneeded files and documentation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Package system

It uses a straightforward tar.gz-based package system and a ports system to install and upgrade applications.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Project organization

CRUX is provided by a group of volunteers who maintain core and optional packages.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Release

The home page identifies CRUX 3.8 as the current release.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Security updates

The handbook recommends subscribing to the mailing list because security updates and updates requiring user action are announced there.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Software updates

The main repositories aim to provide up-to-date packages without including bleeding-edge software.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Supported platforms

Linux x86-64Read 22 Sep 2026 · crux.nu

Target users

The project says CRUX is intended for experienced users who are comfortable doing some work themselves, and is not optimal for Linux newcomers or people seeking a zero-effort distribution.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

What it is

CRUX is a lightweight Linux distribution for x86-64 aimed at experienced Linux users.Read 12 Oct 2026 · crux.nu

Plans and prices

Every CRUX pkgutils plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Package Managers#77 of 937.4