DistroDB Logo

DistroDB

MX Linux screenshot

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.

VS
HackerOS screenshot

HackerOS

HackerOS is a live Linux distribution based on Debian's "Testing" branch and designed for regular users, gamers and cybersecurity enthusiasts. Some of its features include an optimised XanMod Linux kernel for faster boot times and reduced resource usage, out-of-the-box support for NVIDIA graphics cards, and a collection of cybersecurity tools, such as enhanced firewalls and intrusion detection software.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxHackerOS
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseDebian (Testing)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak, snap
systemd, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
25.2Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateMay 6, 2026
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceGNOME
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceGNOME