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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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NebiOS

NebiOS is an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with a custom Wayland compositor called NebiDE (based on Wayfire). It features various user interface enhancements, an initial setup module called OOBE, the NebiOS App Runtime (napp-runtime) portable application format with bubblewrap containerization, improved gaming performance with Steam Proton integration, a kernel switcher for easy multi-kernel installation, and the Wine compatibility layer for running some Windows applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxNebiOS
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseUbuntu (LTS)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemd, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
25.2Latest Version10.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)