MX Linux
- Android app
- Not listed
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- Linux
Summary
MX Linux is a free family of Linux operating systems built from Debian Stable repositories for efficient desktop use, stability and performance. Its official editions offer Xfce, KDE and Fluxbox desktops, with MX’s graphical tools covering tasks such as boot options and repository management. The MX Package Installer provides access to applications and packages from Debian Stable, MX Test Repo, Debian Backports and Flatpak; other listed compatibility includes Snap on supported setups and AppImage. Live USB and snapshot tools support portable use and remastering. The Xfce edition is available in standard and Advanced Hardware Support versions, while KDE includes Dolphin, KDE Connect and MX Tools. MX Linux automatically receives Debian Stable security updates, and its ISO Signature Verifier checks signed checksums. The project offers videos, documentation and a forum for support. Major versions track new Debian Stable releases, roughly every two years, with point releases distributed through standard update channels. The FAQ cautions that Ubuntu PPAs will likely cause problems because Ubuntu is not Debian.
Who it is for
MX Linux suits desktop and laptop users looking for a Debian Stable-based system, including people who want a live USB or remastered setup. Its three desktop editions and Xfce hardware options offer different configurations.
What is good
- Free Linux distribution
- Offers Xfce, KDE and Fluxbox editions
- Live USB and snapshot tools
- Automatically receives Debian Stable security updates
- Includes graphical MX management tools
What to know first
- Official MX-25 releases are 64-bit only
- Ubuntu PPAs will likely cause problems
- Firewall may interfere with printer discovery
Verdict
MX Linux provides multiple desktop editions, package sources and live-system tools in a free Debian Stable-based distribution. Users considering Ubuntu PPAs should heed the compatibility warning, and firewall behavior may affect printer discovery or some applications.
MX Linux plans and pricing
All plansCompared on operating systems
- Free plan
- Yesmxlinux.org
- Device types
- Desktop and laptop computers; removable USB media for live operationmxlinux.org
- CPU architectures
- 64-bit only for MX-25 official releasesmxlinux.org
- Support lifecycle
- Major versions follow Debian Stable releases; support duration varies by release (official chart linked in FAQ, but not verified here).mxlinux.org
- Built-in management
- MX Tools; MX Updater with package update checks, upgrade modes and scheduled unattended upgrades; MX Package Installermxlinux.org
- App compatibility
- Debian packages and repositories, Debian Backports, Flatpak, Snap on supported setups, AppImagemxlinux.org
- Deployment models
- Install on physical computers; live system from USB; customized live/remastered imagesmxlinux.org
Facts
- Purpose
- MX Linux is a family of operating systems built from Debian Stable repositories, designed for efficient desktops, stability and performance.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Community
- MX Linux is a cooperative venture between the antiX and MX Linux communities.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Desktop choices
- The official editions include Xfce, KDE and Fluxbox.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- MX tools
- MX’s graphical tools cover tasks ranging from boot options to repository management.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Package sources
- The MX Package Installer offers popular applications and packages from MX Test Repo, Debian Backports and Flatpaks.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Live and remastering
- Live USB and snapshot tools provide portability and remastering capabilities.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Hardware support
- The Xfce edition supports hardware from older laptops to modern desktops and is available in standard and Advanced Hardware Support versions.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- KDE features
- The KDE edition includes Dolphin, KDE Connect, MX Tools and customizable activities, themes and icons.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Fluxbox features
- The Fluxbox edition has a restricted default package set, custom configuration apps, dock and icon tools, and a tint2 panel.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Security updates
- MX is based on Debian Stable and automatically receives its security updates.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- ISO verification
- MX’s ISO Signature Verifier can verify signed checksums, and the site provides signed checksum files for releases.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support resources include videos, documentation and the MX Linux Forum.mail.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Release cycle
- Major versions follow new Debian Stable releases, roughly every two years, with point releases delivered through standard update channels.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Package compatibility
- The FAQ warns that installing Ubuntu PPAs on MX will likely cause problems because Ubuntu is not Debian.mxlinux.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Desktop editions
- The official editions are Xfce, KDE and Fluxbox.mxlinux.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Package installation
- MX Package Installer provides access to popular applications, Debian Stable, MX Test Repo, Debian Backports and Flatpaks.mxlinux.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Live USB and snapshots
- Live USB and snapshot tools provide portability and remastering capabilities.mxlinux.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Community support
- The project describes support through videos, documentation and a forum.mxlinux.org · 5 Oct 2026
- User manual
- The user manual is available from the menu or by pressing Alt+F1 in MX Linux.mxlinux.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Package compatibility limit
- The FAQ cautions that installing Ubuntu PPAs will likely cause problems because Ubuntu is not Debian.mxlinux.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Firewall
- Starting with MX Linux 23, the firewall is enabled and set to deny incoming connections; the FAQ notes this may interfere with printer discovery and some applications.mxlinux.org · 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project describes MX as a midweight desktop operating system designed for stability, performance and efficient desktops.mxlinux.org · 5 Oct 2026
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Sources
- mail.mxlinux.org· checked 4 Oct 2026
- mxlinux.org/wiki/help-files/mx-faqs/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- mxlinux.org/wiki/system/iso-download-mirrors/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- mxlinux.org/wiki/help-files/help-mx-package-install· checked 5 Oct 2026
- mxlinux.org· checked 5 Oct 2026
- mxlinux.org/wiki/system/uncomplicated-firewall-conf· checked 5 Oct 2026