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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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CachyOS

CachyOS is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It focuses on speed and security optimisations - the default Linux kernel is heavily optimised using the BORE (Burst-Oriented Response Enhancer) scheduler, while the desktop packages are compiled with LTO, x86-64-v3 and x86-64-v4, Zen 4 optimization, security flags and performance improvements.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxCachyOS
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseArch
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemd, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
25.2Latest Version260426
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateApril 26, 2026
ARMhfx86_64x86-64-v3
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64x86-64-v3
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfcebspwmBudgieCinnamonCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandi3LXDELXQtMATEniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfire
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfcebspwmBudgieCinnamonCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandi3LXDELXQtMATEniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfire