Void Linux

What it does

Architectures

Void is available for x86_64, i686, aarch64, armv7l, and armv6l, and is not available for i386, i486, or i586.checked 9 Oct 2026

Build system

xbps-src builds software in containers using Linux namespaces and can build natively or cross compile without requiring root.checked 9 Oct 2026

C libraries

Void supports both glibc and musl editions, with i686 available only with glibc.checked 9 Oct 2026

Containers

Void publishes OCI container images for glibc and musl on amd64, 386 (glibc only), arm64, arm/v7, and arm/v6.checked 9 Oct 2026

Desktop images

The download page offers XFCE graphical images, while other graphical environments are supported but not offered as demonstration or installation images.checked 9 Oct 2026

Encryption guidance

The Void Handbook includes a full disk encryption installation guide.checked 9 Oct 2026

Image verification

Void provides SHA-256 checksums and minisign signatures and strongly encourages users to verify downloaded images before using them.checked 9 Oct 2026

Init system

Void uses runit as its init system and service supervisor.checked 9 Oct 2026

Package manager

XBPS is Void’s package manager and supports installing, updating, and removing software.checked 9 Oct 2026

Privacy

Void’s PopCorn usage reporting is opt-in, is not installed or enabled by default, and reports package names, versions, and host CPU architecture.checked 9 Oct 2026

Project model

Void Linux is an independent distribution developed entirely by volunteers.checked 9 Oct 2026

Release model

Void describes itself as a stable rolling release that users install once and update routinely.checked 9 Oct 2026

Support

The project directs users to its #voidlinux IRC channel on Libera.Chat and the Void Linux subreddit for questions.checked 9 Oct 2026

What it does

Void is a general purpose operating system based on the monolithic Linux kernel.checked 9 Oct 2026