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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxVanilla OS
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseDebian
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerdeb (APT)
systemd, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
25.2Latest Version22.10
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateJuly 28, 2024
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceGNOME
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfceGNOME