MX Linux

MX Linux
MX-16 default desktop
OS family Unix-like
Working state Active
Source model Open source
Initial release 24 March 2014 (2014-03-24)
Latest release 17.1[1] / 14 March 2018 (2018-03-14)
Available in Multilingual
Update method APT (front-end available)
Package manager dpkg (front-ends like Synaptic and MX Package Installer available)
Platforms i386, AMD64
Kernel type Monolithic (Linux)
Default user interface Xfce
Official website mxlinux.org

MX Linux is a midweight Linux operating system based on Debian stable and using core antiX components, with additional software created and/or packaged by the MX community.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] It is developed as a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities, aiming to use the best tools and talents from each of these distributions. The community's stated goal is to "combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint."[13] MX Linux uses the Xfce desktop environment.

History

MX Linux began in a discussion about future options among members of the MEPIS community in December 2013.[14] Developers from antiX then joined them, bringing the ISO build system as well as the Live-USB/DVD technology. In order to be listed on DistroWatch, MX Linux was initially presented as a version of antiX. It received its own DistroWatch page as a separate distribution with the release of the first Public Beta of MX-16 on November 2, 2016.

The MX-14 series was based on Debian Stable "Wheezy" and used first Xfce 4.10 and then, with the 14.4 release, Xfce 4.12. The MX-14 versions were intended to fit onto a CD, a constraint that limited the applications that could be included. This series saw the gradual evolution of the MX Tools, a collection of handy utilities designed to help the user with a variety of common tasks that are often complicated and obscure. Many of these Tools were developed specifically for MX, while some were forked from existing antiX apps or are existing antiX apps; a couple were imported with permission from outside sources.

MX-15 moved to the new Debian Stable "Jessie" using systemd-shim, meaning that systemd is installed but the default init is sysvinit.[15] The size limitation was lifted, enabling the developers to present the user with a full turnkey product. Substantial expansion of MX Tools occurred.

MX-16 was still based on Debian Stable "Jessie" but with many applications backported and added as well from other sources. Also had additions and refinements to MX Tools, import of advanced antiX developments, expanded support, and a completely new icon/theme/wallpaper combination.

MX-16.1 collected all bug fixes and improvements since MX-16 and added a new kingfisher theme, upgraded and streamlined MX Tools, revised documentation and new translations.

MX-17 changes its base to Debian 9 (Stretch), and brings upgraded artwork, new MX Tools, improved Live operation via antiX and many other changes detailed in the MX Blog.

Releases

VersionReleaseKernel[16]
MX-17December 15, 20174.15.4
MX-16.1June 8, 20174.7.8
MX-16December 13, 2016N/A
MX-15December 24, 2015N/A
MX-14.4March 22, 2015N/A
MX-14.3December 3, 2014N/A
MX-14.2June 30, 2014N/A
MX-14.1.1June 18, 2014N/A
MX-14March 27, 2014 (non-PAE)N/A
MX-14March 24, 2014 (PAE)N/A

Features

Has basic tools like an installer on UEFI computers, Linux kernels installer, and core AntiX programs.

See also

References


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