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Linux Netwosix was a powerful and optimised Linux distribution for servers and network security related jobs. With its collection of security oriented software, it was designed to be used for special operations, such as penetration tests. Linux Netwosix was a light, portable and highly configurable distribution created for system administrators. It has a powerful ports system (Nepote), similar to the BSD systems, but more flexible and usable.
Status: Discontinued
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| 2018-03-15 |
NEW • Distribution Release: MX Linux 17.1 |
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The MX Linux project has announced the release of MX Linux 17.1, a desktop distribution based on Debian and featuring the Xfce desktop environment. This version delivers a recent Linux kernel, new and improved "MX apps" and updated applications, including Firefox 58 and LibreOffice 6: "MX LInux 17.1 released. This release is a roll-up of all updates since the initial release and features the following highlights: 4.15 kernels for both 32-bit and 64-bit ISO images (the 64-bit ones are patched for the Meltdown/Spectre issues)l the 32-bit ISO image has a PAE kernel for RAM usage above 4 GBl easily change kernels, e.g to the latest Liquorix kernel or downgrade to Debian Stable kernel (4.9) via the MX package installer; the latest updates from Debian, antiX and MX repositories; updated packages - Firefox 58.0.2 (59 hitting repository soon), VLC 2.2.8 (3.0 in test repository), Clementine 1.3.1; Thunderbird 52.6.0, LibreOffice 6.0.1, LuckyBackup 0.4.9, Passwords and Keys 3.20.0, Xfce Terminal 0.8.3; MX-Updater now has an 'auto-update' option in preferences that enables unattended upgrades...." Read the rest of the release announcement for further information. Download (MD5): MX-17.1_x64.iso (1,262MB, pkglist), MX-17.1_386.iso (1,279MB). |
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| 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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| 2025-04-14 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 23.6 |
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The MX Linux project has announced a new version, MX Linux 23.6, which is based on Debian 12. "MX Linux 23.6 is the sixth refresh of our MX 23 release, consisting of bug fixes, kernel updates and application updates since our original release of MX 23. If you are already running MX 23, there is no need to reinstall. Packages are all available through the regular update channels or by installing the changed applications. Highlights include: Debian 12.10 'Bbookworm' base. Some highlights since our 23.5 release include: Xfce 4.20 core packages (Xfce ISO images and Raspberry Pi respin); MX Package Installer has user interface improvements, particularly dealing with Flatpak setup and privilege elevation prompts; improved privilege prompt management in many MX tools; for Xfce users, improvements to mx-system-sounds login function, waiting for a sound server to start before trying to play the sound; fixes to deal with Xfce desktop changes and setting wallpapers; fixes to 'preserve home' mode in the installer UEFI Manager, a standalone tool for managing UEFI settings...." Additional details can be found in the release announcement. Download (pkglist): MX-23.6_x64.iso (2,214MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23.6_ahs_x64.iso (2,434MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23.6_KDE_x64.iso (2,721MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23.6_fluxbox_x64.iso (1,128MB, SHA256, signature). |
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| 2025-01-13 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 23.5 |
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The MX Linux team have published an update to their 23.x series which is based on Debian 12 "Bookworm". The new release offers updated kernels and Xfce 4.20 packages. "Highlights niclude: Debian 12.9 Bookworm base. This release includes all updates from the Debian and MX repositories. Some highlights since our 23.4 release include: Xfce 4.20 core packages (Xfce isos and pi respin). MX PackageInstaller has UI improvements and better version display for packages in third party repositories. Screenshots from Debian Screenshots are also available. Extra warnings on live system if persistence has been ask for on boot media that is read-only. Tweaks to default fstab file as set by installer. Additional fallback modes in installer. Many many bug fixes. Many many language updates. Many new applications in our MX Test repository. All kernel updates: The standard Xfce, KDE, and fluxbox isos are all updated to the latest 6.1.123 kernel. AHS now uses the 6.12.8 liqourix kernel, with auto-updates enabled. The MX Raspberry Pi Respin has also been updated with the latest packages available from the MX and RPiOS repos." Further details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (pkglist): MX-23.5_x64.iso (2,204MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), MX-23.5_ahs_x64.iso (2,466MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), MX-23.5_KDE_x64.iso (2,739MB, SHA256, signature, torrent). |
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| 2024-09-16 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 23.4 |
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The MX Linux team have published an update to the distribution's 23.x series. The new version, MX Linux 23.4, includes several updates to the MX Tools suite and includes updated firmware for added hardware support. "Some highlights since our 23.3 release include: Update Xfce 4.18 core packages (Xfce ISOs and Oi respin). MX PackageInstaller now shows all installed packages in Enabled, test, and backports tabs, not just those available in a configured repo. Installed and repo version numbers are shown in table, not just tooltips. The Flatpak tab has an optional filter to show only Flathub verified Flatpaks. (MX-)live-usb-maker defaults to luks2 encryption for those making encrypted live usb devices. MX-USB-unmounter has UI improvements, plus an option to only show on tray if a removable device is inserted. pipewire-setup-mx updated to make pipewire/wireplumber startup under SysV init more reliable, especially for KDE users. MX Tweak has a KDE option to disable/enable plasma-discover's autostart systray updater notifier. AHS users have updated firmware packages (backported from Debian Sid). Fluxbox ISO now includes job-scheduler, a front end for cron (already included on other ISOs). Conky and panel should be exempt from hiding with Alt+D (show desktop). New mxfb-quickshot_delay script that does a screenshot with a pre-configured delay." Additional details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (SHA256): MX-23.4_x64.iso (2,180MB, signature, torrent), MX-23.4_ahs_x64.iso (2,380MB, signature, torrent), MX-23.4_KDE_x64.iso (2,699MB, signature, torrent).
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| 2024-05-20 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 23.3 |
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The developers of MX Linux, a Debian-based desktop distribution with graphical administration tools and a choice of three popular desktops, have announced the release of MX Linux 23.3: "MX Linux 23.3 'Libretto' released. MX Linux 23.3 is the third refresh of our MX 23 release, consisting of bug fixes, kernel, and application updates since our original release of MX 23. If you are already running MX 23, there is no need to reinstall. Packages are all available through the regular update channels or by installing the changed applications. Some highlights include: when using the installer's OEM mode, the user will be able to select a system language before user setup starts so that the setup will be in the chosen language, this is set up by default on the RPI respin release; updated manual and manual now divided into language-specific packages; MX Locale tool includes a function to remove all manual packages except current system default language; zstd compression option added to live-remaster (antiX live system); systemd is usable on live system in rudimentary fashion; many language updates." Here is the complete release announcement. Download (pkglist): MX-23.3_x64.iso (2,178MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), MX-23.3_KDE_x64.iso (2,601MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), MX-23.3_fluxbox_x64.iso (1,734MB, SHA256, signature, torrent). |
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| 2024-01-22 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 23.2 |
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The MX Linux project, a Debian-based desktop distribution has published a new update to the distribution's 23.x series. MX Linux 23.2 is based on Debian 12 "Bookworm" and includes a number of fixes and improvements. "Some highlights include: installer updates addressing fstab generation, GUI simplification and fixes for users of 'toram' live feature; New 'MX Locale' tool for management of system locale information, system default language; new 'papirus-folder-colors' tool which is a fun little tool for making papirus-family themes with different folder colours; AHS Xfce release features the 6.6 Liquorix kernel, updated firmware and MESA libraries; an opt-in option for auto-updates is in MX-PackageInstaller, Popular Apps, Kernels; the KDE Plasma ISO image replaces webcamoid with kamoso; the Xfce and Fluxbox ISO images replace webamoid with guvcview; fixes to the mx-comfort-themes for some apps that had white text on white backgrounds and black text on black backgrounds; 'build-essential' packages now included on the ISO image for those users that might need to compile some drivers and not be able to get online; Pipewire 1.0." Additional details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (SHA256, pkglist): MX-23.2_x64.iso (2,152MB, signature, torrent), MX-23.2_KDE_x64.iso (2,561MB, signature, torrent), MX-23.2_fluxbox_x64.iso (1,699MB, signature, torrent). |
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| 2023-10-16 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 23.1 |
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The MX Linux development team has announced the release of MX Linux 23.1, an updated build of the project's Debian-based distribution with the SysV init system and a choice of Xfce, KDE Plasma and Fluxbox desktops: "We are pleased to offer MX Linux 23.1 for your use. MX 23.1 is the first refresh of our MX 23 release, consisting of bug fixes, kernel and application updates since our original release of MX 23. If you are already running MX 23, there is no need to reinstall. Packages are all available through the regular update channel. Highlights include: Debian 12.2 'Bookworm' base; new and updated applications. Some highlights include: installer updates addressing swap file, hibernation and OEM install improvements; the KDE release features an updated sddm init script that eliminates the 'restart' of sddm on SySVInit boot; the AHS Xfce release features the 6.5 kernel, updated firmware and MESA libraries; Fluxbox has a new key binding reference script displaying default hotkeys." Here is the complete release announcement. Download (pkglist): MX-23.1_x64.iso (2,140MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), MX-23.1_ahs_x64.iso (2,156MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), MX-23.1_KDE_x64.iso (2,548MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), MX-23.1_fluxbox_x64.iso (1,717MB, SHA256, signature, torrent). |
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| 2023-07-31 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 23 |
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After several beta and release candidates snapshots, the final build of MX Linux 23 has been released. MX Linux 23 is based on Debian 12, uses SysVInit as its default init system and comes with a choice of Xfce, KDE Plasma and Fluxbox desktops: "MX Linux 23 is now available for download. MX Linux 23 is built from Debian 12 'Bookworm' and MX Linux repositories. As in past releases, MX Linux will default to SysVInit but systemd remains an option for installed systems. Updates from RC and beta to final are fully supported. The live boot menus now have a more obvious 'check media' function in the top level menu. The media will be checked and boot will continue if things look good. Major desktop versions: Xfce 4.18, Fluxbox 1.3.7, KDE Plasma 5.27. All releases now include the Orca screen reader and a screen magnifier tool. Fluxbox and Xfce have Magnus screen magnifier and KDE Plasma uses KMag. At this time, due to Debian's Orca packaging, Orca does not appear in the menus, but can be launched manually. In particular, Orca is configurable in KDE's integrated accessibility settings." Continue to the release announcement for further information. Download (pkglist): MX-23_x64.iso (2,088MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23_ahs_x64.iso (2,094MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23_KDE_x64.iso (2,487MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23_fluxbox_x64.iso (1,653MB, SHA256, signature). |
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| 2023-07-14 |
Development Release: MX Linux 23 RC1 |
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The developers of MX Linux have announced the availability of the first release candidate for MX Linux 23. The project's major new release is based on Debian 12 and comes with a choice of Xfce, KDE Plasma and Fluxbox desktops. "MX Linux 23 RC1 is now available for testing. MX 23 is built from Debian 12 'bookworm' and MX repositories. As in past releases, the MX will default to SysVInit but systemd remains an option for installed systems. Updates from RC to final are fully supported. This release builds upon beta 2, and includes all bug fixes and changes to date, including default wallpapers and themes as well as updated translations and applications. In this release we are very interested in installer testing. Many bugs related to Btrfs installations have been addressed. The installer has received many updates since beta 2. The installer now supports swap files as well as swap partitions. The 'regular' auto installation will default to swap files. The live boot menus now have a more obvious 'check media' function in the top level menu. The media will be checked and boot will continue if things look good. Major desktop versions: Xfce 4.18, Fluxbox 1.3.7, KDE Plasma 5.27." Here is the complete release announcement with known issues. Download (pkglist): MX-23_RC1_x64.iso (2,084MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23_KDE_RC1_x64.iso (2,519MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23_fluxbox_RC1_x64.iso (1,655MB, SHA256, signature). |
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| 2023-06-16 |
Development Release: MX Linux 23 Beta 2 |
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The second beta build of MX Linux 23, based on the recently-released Debian 12, is ready for testing: "MX Linux 23 beta 2 is now available for testing. MX 23 is built from Debian 12 'bookworm' and MX repositories. As in past releases, MX will default to SysVInit but systemd remains an option for installed systems. This release builds upon beta 1 and includes all bug fixes and changes to date, including default wallpapers and theming. As with beta 1, the installer now supports swapfiles as well as swap partitions. The 'regular' auto installation will default to swapfiles. There are many other installer changes, including GUI adjustments, setting of some debconf value to make legacy grub-pc updates more seamless, various fixes for grub install functions and cleanup of 'dump' entries that might be clogging up a user's nvram. There is also additional help guidance right in the installer GUI. The live boot menus now have a more obvious 'check media' function right in the top level menu. The media will be checked and boot will continue if things look good." Continue to the release announcement for more details. Download (pkglist): MX-23_beta2_x64.iso (2,065MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23_KDE_beta2_x64.iso (2,500MB, SHA256, signature), MX-23_fluxbox_beta2_x64.iso (1,725MB, SHA256, signature). |
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