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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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Gentoo Linux

Gentoo Linux is a versatile and fast, completely free Linux distribution geared towards developers and network professionals. Unlike other distros, Gentoo Linux has an advanced package management system called Portage.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxGentoo Linux
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseIndependent
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerportage / src
systemd, SysVInit SystemOpenRC
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
25.2Latest Version12.1
IntermediateDifficultyAdvanced
May 25, 2026Release DateMay 28, 2016
ARMhfx86_64ARM64alphaarmhppai686MIPSPowerPCppc64sparc64x86-64-v3
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64ARM64alphaarmhppai686MIPSPowerPCppc64sparc64x86-64-v3
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceAwesomeBlackboxEnlightenmentGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATESwayOpenboxWMaker
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceAwesomeBlackboxEnlightenmentGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATESwayOpenboxWMaker