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 # Antergos NeXT ISO
 
+> **ℹ️ Antergos NeXT is migrating away from systemd to OpenRC (Artix-based).**
+> See the [`before-systemd-change` branch](https://github.com/Antergos-NeXT/antergos-iso/tree/before-systemd-change) for the old systemd-based version and a full explanation of why this change was necessary.
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