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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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KaOS

KaOS is a desktop Linux distribution that features the latest version of the Noctalia desktop environment, the Calligra office suite, and other popular software applications that use the Qt toolkit. It was inspired by Arch Linux, but the developers build their own packages which are available from in-house repositories.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxKaOS
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseIndependent
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemd, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
25.2Latest Version2026.02
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateFebruary 15, 2026
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceniriNoctalia
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceniriNoctalia