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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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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxPCLinuxOS
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseIndependent
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
systemd, SysVInit SystemSysV
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
25.2Latest Version2023.07
IntermediateDifficultyBeginner
May 25, 2026Release DateJuly 30, 2023
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceJWMlabwcLXDELXQtMATE
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceJWMlabwcLXDELXQtMATE