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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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Artix Linux

Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxArtix Linux
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseArch
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemd, SysVInit SystemDinit, OpenRC, runit, s6
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
25.2Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateApril 2, 2026
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceCinnamonLXDELXQtMATE
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceCinnamonLXDELXQtMATE