MX Linux
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MX Linux is ranked #13 of 45 in operating systems on Inferse. It runs on Linux.
Compared on operating systems
- Free plan
- Yesmxlinux.org
- Device types
- Desktop and laptop computers; removable USB media for live operationmxlinux.org
- CPU architectures
- 64-bit only for MX-25 official releasesmxlinux.org
- Support lifecycle
- Major versions follow Debian Stable releases; support duration varies by release (official chart linked in FAQ, but not verified here).mxlinux.org
- Built-in management
- MX Tools; MX Updater with package update checks, upgrade modes and scheduled unattended upgrades; MX Package Installermxlinux.org
- App compatibility
- Debian packages and repositories, Debian Backports, Flatpak, Snap on supported setups, AppImagemxlinux.org
- Deployment models
- Install on physical computers; live system from USB; customized live/remastered imagesmxlinux.org
Facts
- Purpose
- MX Linux is a family of operating systems built from Debian Stable repositories, designed for efficient desktops, stability and performance.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Community
- MX Linux is a cooperative venture between the antiX and MX Linux communities.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Desktop choices
- The official editions include Xfce, KDE and Fluxbox.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- MX tools
- MX’s graphical tools cover tasks ranging from boot options to repository management.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Package sources
- The MX Package Installer offers popular applications and packages from MX Test Repo, Debian Backports and Flatpaks.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Live and remastering
- Live USB and snapshot tools provide portability and remastering capabilities.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Hardware support
- The Xfce edition supports hardware from older laptops to modern desktops and is available in standard and Advanced Hardware Support versions.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- KDE features
- The KDE edition includes Dolphin, KDE Connect, MX Tools and customizable activities, themes and icons.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Fluxbox features
- The Fluxbox edition has a restricted default package set, custom configuration apps, dock and icon tools, and a tint2 panel.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Security updates
- MX is based on Debian Stable and automatically receives its security updates.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- ISO verification
- MX’s ISO Signature Verifier can verify signed checksums, and the site provides signed checksum files for releases.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support resources include videos, documentation and the MX Linux Forum.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Release cycle
- Major versions follow new Debian Stable releases, roughly every two years, with point releases delivered through standard update channels.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Package compatibility
- The FAQ warns that installing Ubuntu PPAs on MX will likely cause problems because Ubuntu is not Debian.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Inferse
- Best Operating Systems in 2026#13 of 45
Sources
- mail.mxlinux.org· checked 4 Oct 2026
- mxlinux.org/wiki/help-files/mx-faqs/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- mxlinux.org/wiki/system/iso-download-mirrors/· checked 4 Oct 2026