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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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Bazzite

Bazzite is an immutable Linux distribution based on Fedora and designed with gaming in mind. It can run on desktop computers, the Steam Deck, and other handheld gaming devices.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxBazzite
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseFedora
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerflatpak / flatpak, rpm
systemd, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
25.2Latest Version44
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateApril 29, 2026
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceGNOME
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceGNOME