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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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Parrot

Parrot (formerly Parrot Security OS) is a Debian-based, security-oriented distribution featuring a collection of utilities designed for penetration testing, computer forensics, reverse engineering, hacking, privacy, anonymity and cryptography. The product, developed by Frozenbox, comes with MATE as the default desktop environment.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxParrot
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseDebian (Stable)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemd, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
25.2Latest Version7.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateMay 9, 2026
ARMhfx86_64ARM64RISC-V
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64ARM64RISC-V
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceEnlightenmentLXQtMATE
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceEnlightenmentLXQtMATE