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MX Linux

MX Linux, a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS Linux communities. Using Xfce as the default desktop (with separate KDE Plasma and Fluxbox editions also available), it is a mid-weight operating system designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint.

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AerynOS

AerynOS is an independently-developed, rolling-release Linux distribution designed for general desktop use. Its main features include the GNOME desktop, a custom package manager called "moss", atomic updates with rollback options, a package build system called "boulder", and smart boot management with complex EFI configuration through a utility called "blsforme".

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxAerynOS
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseIndependent
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managermoss / flatpak, moss
systemd, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
25.2Latest Version2026.01
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateJanuary 31, 2026
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceCOSMICGNOME
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceCOSMICGNOME