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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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Tiny Core Linux

Tiny Core Linux is a 16 MB graphical Linux desktop. It is based on a recent Linux kernel, BusyBox, Tiny X, Fltk, and Flwm.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxTiny Core Linux
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseIndependent (forked from Damn Small)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managertce / tar.xz
systemd, SysVInit SystemBusyBox
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
25.2Latest Version17.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateFebruary 11, 2026
ARMhfx86_64i486
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64i486
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfcedwmflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfcedwmflwmGNOMEHackedboxi3IceWMJWMOpenboxWMFS