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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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Synex

Synex is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, developed with the official Debian Live Build tool. It offers four separate desktop options with GNOME, LXDE, KDE Plasma and Xfce, all of which are composed of a rather frugal set of applications in its default state, without any development tools or offices suites.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxSynex
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseDebian (Stable), Debian (Testing)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemd, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
25.2Latest Version13
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateDecember 21, 2025
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATE
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATE