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MX Linux

Debian Stable, made practical. MX Linux pairs a rock-solid base with the MX Tools suite and a friendly community, and it runs well on machines other distros leave behind.

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At a glance

MX Linux

Family
Debian-based
First release
2014
Release model
Fixed release (based on Debian Stable)
Package manager
apt (MX Package Installer)
Init system
systemd (SysVinit edition available)
Architecture
x86_64
Installer
Gazelle installer (graphical MX installer)
Default desktop
Xfce (KDE Plasma and Fluxbox editions available)

Overview

MX Linux is a collaboration between the antiX and former MEPIS communities, built directly on Debian Stable. Its flagship edition uses Xfce, with KDE Plasma and Fluxbox editions available.

The MX Tools suite adds graphical helpers for common jobs: installing software, taking system snapshots, managing boot options, and tweaking the desktop. Since MX 25, systemd is the default init, with a SysVinit edition still available.

Is it for you?

Good fit if you…

  • want Debian stability with friendly graphical tools
  • revive older hardware with a midweight desktop
  • like snapshot tools that turn your system into a live ISO

Look elsewhere if you…

  • need the newest packages or kernels (try Fedora)
  • want a rolling release with the latest desktops (try Arch Linux)

Everyday commands

Full cheat sheet →
sudo apt update
Update package lists from MX and Debian repositories.
sudo apt upgrade
Upgrade installed packages to their latest versions.
apt search <query>
Search the repositories for a package.
sudo apt install <package>
Install a package and its dependencies.
mx-packageinstaller
Open the graphical MX Package Installer.

Official resources