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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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Qubes OS

Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. Qubes OS leverages Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxQubes OS
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseDebian, Fedora
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerdnf / rpm
systemd, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
25.2Latest Version4.3.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateDecember 21, 2025
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfce