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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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ChromeOS Flex

ChromeOS Flex, developed by Google, is a free and lightweight Linux distribution based on Gentoo-derived ChromeOS. Unlike ChromeOS which is designed specifically for Chromebook computers, ChromeOS Flex can be installed on most x86_64 devices with a AMD or Intel processors, offering a Chromebook-like experience.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxChromeOS Flex
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseGentoo, ChromeOS
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Manager(deb)
systemd, SysVInit System
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
25.2Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateMay 26, 2026
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceChromeOS Desktop
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceChromeOS Desktop