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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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Nitrux

Nitrux is a desktop Linux distribution built from Debian, but with an immutable base system, the OpenRC init system, and without any traditional Debian package management tools. It uses the Calamares system installer and includes the Hyprland window manager, Hypr utilities, the greetd+QtGreet login manager, and the Waybar Wayland bar.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxNitrux
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseDevuan
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb
systemd, SysVInit SystemOpenRC
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
25.2Latest Version5.0.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateNovember 12, 2025
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceHyprland
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceHyprland