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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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Solus

Solus is a Linux distribution built from scratch. It uses a forked version of the PiSi package manager, maintained as "eopkg" within Solus, and its flagship edition uses the Budgie desktop environment.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxSolus
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseIndependent
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managereopkg, flatpak
systemd, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
25.2Latest Version4.9
IntermediateDifficultyBeginner
May 25, 2026Release DateApril 18, 2026
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceBudgieGNOME
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceBudgieGNOME