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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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Vendefoul Wolf

Vendefoul Wolf is a set of lightweight, Devuan-based Linux distributions featuring various popular desktop environments, including Budgie, Cinnamon, KDE Plasma, LXQt, Trinity and Xfce. As the init software, it offers a choice between SysV and runit.

Technical Specs Comparison
MX LinuxVendefoul Wolf
Debian (Stable), antiXBaseDevuan
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemd, SysVInit SystemOpenRC
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
25.2Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 25, 2026Release DateApril 15, 2026
ARMhfx86_64
Architecture
ARMhfx86_64
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfcebspwmBudgieCinnamonEnlightenmentIceWMKatanaLXQtSonicDETrinity
Desktops
FluxboxKDE PlasmaXfcebspwmBudgieCinnamonEnlightenmentIceWMKatanaLXQtSonicDETrinity