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SalentOS is a Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution that uses Openbox as window manager. SalentOS has been designed to embrace lightness (hence the choice of Openbox), but at the same time it maintains the completeness and features of Debian. The system includes elements of GNOME and Xfce desktops.
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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). Also available from OSDisc. |
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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, 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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| 2018-03-06 |
Development Release: MX Linux 17.1 RC1 |
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MX Linux is a medium-weight Linux distribution based on antiX and Debian's Stable branch which features the Xfce desktop environment. The MX developers have published a release candidate for the upcoming launch of MX Linux 17.1. The release candidate features updated kernels, Firefox 58 and the option to automatically install software updates. "MX-Updater now has an 'Auto-update' option in preferences that enables unattended upgrades. MX-Live-USB-Maker is a new, more functional frontend to the antiX live-usb-maker CLI utility. It also offers a 'copy image to USB (dd)' mode for non-antiX/MX family ISOs. MX-Tweak adds a "Config Options" tab for resetting LightDM and Thunar custom actions to the distro defaults. Almost all MX-apps received translation updates (we love translators). Updates to MX Package Installer, including faster performance. Improved localization: localization of the Thunar custom actions menu. Additional translations of our MX-manual (including German, French, Russian, Italian and now Spanish!)" Additional details can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download (MD5): MX-17.1-RC1_x64.iso (1,261MB, signature, pkglist). |
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| 2017-12-15 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 17 |
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The MX team has announced the release of MX Linux 17, a lightweight distribution based on Debian and featuring the Xfce desktop environment. The new release is based on Debian 9.3 and ships with Xfce 4.12. "MX Linux 17 final images are now available for download. This release features the following: 4.13 kernels for both 32-bit and 64-bit ISO images (yes, we still have 32-bit); the 32-bit ISO image has a PAE kernel for RAM usage above 4 GB; easily change kernels, say to the latest Liquorix kernel or downgrade to Debian Stable kernel (4.9) with MX Package Installer; the latest updates from Debian 9.3.0 and Xfce 4.12.3; all the antiX live features, including persistence (up to 20 GB) and remaster tools; automatic selection of appropriate drivers for most Broadcom chipsets (in most cases, no user intervention required); updated packages - Firefox 57.0.2, VLC 2.7, Clementine 1.3.1, Thunderbird 52.5, LibreOffice 5.4.1, LuckyBackup 0.4.9, Passwords and Keys 3.20.0, Xfce4 Terminal 0.8.3...." Further details, an overview of the custom MX tools and key package versions can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download (MD5): MX-17_x64.iso (1,214MB, torrent, pkglist), MX-17_386.iso (1,239MB, torrent). |
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| 2017-11-06 |
Development Release: MX Linux 17 Beta 1 |
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MX Linux is a desktop distribution based on Debian's Stable branch. The distribution ships with the Xfce desktop environment and swaps out the systemd init software provided by Debian for the SysV init implementation. The project has released a new development snapshot, MX Linux 17 Beta 1. "MX-17 Beta 1 images are now available for download and testing. The Beta 1 features the following: latest live system changes and fixes from the antiX project; the latest updates from Debian (Stretch); 4.9 Linux kernel; the 32-bit ISO image has a PAE kernel and the non-PAE has been removed; updated packages, including LibreOffice 5.4.1 new and updated mx-apps; mx-tweak replaces mx-defaultlook and provides one-stop spot for simple compositor (Xfce or Compton), panel, and other 'tweak' type changes; mx-conky provides a method for doing simple edits to Conky files (color changes, etc.); mx-network-assistant replaces mx-broadcom-manager as a general purpose network troubleshooting tool; mx-tools now has a larger interface; changes to the update manager (apt-notifier), including new themes available in preferences;
misc changes to most of the other mx-apps." Further details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download: MX-17.b1_x64.iso (1,170MB, MD5, signature, pkglist). |
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| 2017-06-08 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 16.1 |
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The MX Linux team has announced the release of a new version of their Debian-based distribution. The new release, MX Linux 16.1, now supports home directory encryption, offers the Adobe Flash plug-in on the installation media and features LibreOffice 5.2.6. "So what's new in MX-16? 1. Installer improvements: The installer now supports home folder encryption. This is an experimental feature. An issue with partition boot flags that affected certain makes of PC (Dell) has been corrected. Auto-install now works for UEFI systems. 2. We now have new official Adobe Flash included on the ISO, thanks to recently received permission from Adobe. MX-Flash is not on the ISO and is now deprecated. Install/uninstall option via the regular package managers, including MX-Packageinstaller on the 'Popular Apps' tab. Note our Adobe Flash package will work with both Firefox and Chromium (includes original classic NPAPI and the PPAPI plugins ie: pepperflash). 3. Tweaks to default user interface, including a new default theme and new MX-Linux wallpapers..." Further details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): MX-16.1_x64.iso (1,154MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2016-12-14 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 16 |
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MX Linux is a mid-weight, Debian-based Linux distribution which uses Xfce as the project's default desktop environment. The project has announced the release of MX 16, code name "Metamorphosis". While based on Debian's Stable branch, MX Linux uses the SysVInit software rather than the newer systemd init technology. "The development team of MX Linux is pleased to announce the release of MX Linux 16, code named 'Metamorphosis'. Built on the reliable and stable Debian 8.6 'Jessie' base with extra enhancements from the antiX live system, it also comes with numerous up-to-date applications provided by the MX Linux packagers. Just like previous versions of MX, this release defaults to SysVInit. Available in 32-bit and 64-bit variants. Both ISO images weigh in at around 1.2 GB in size. Key default applications: Firefox 50.0.2, VLC 2.2.4, Clementine 1.3.1, Thunderbird 45.5.1, LibreOffice 5.2.2.... The new release is available in 32-bit and 64-bit builds with the 32-bit ISO image featuring a kernel that does not require PAE support to boot. Further information can be found in the project's release announcement. Download: MX-16_x64.iso (1,137MB, MD5, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2016-11-25 |
Development Release: MX Linux 16 RC1 |
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The first release candidate for MX Linux 16, a Debian-based distribution with Xfce as the preferred desktop, is ready for download and testing: "Ahead of schedule, MX 16 release candidate 1 is available for testing. We have squashed many bugs and added improvements since the first public beta; e.g. horizontal panel now defaults to the bottom rather than the top. It is built on the reliable and stable Debian 8.6 'Jessie' with extra enhancements from the antiX live system and up-to-date applications provided by the MX Linux packagers. Just like previous versions of MX, this release defaults to SysVInit. Applications: Xfce 4.12 is the desktop environment; latest Firefox 50 for browsing and Thunderbird 45.5.0 for email; VLC 2.2.4 caters for videos and Clementine 1.3.1 for playing and managing your music; full LibreOffice 5.2.2 suite; Shotwell 0.24.1 digital photo organizer; Pepper Flash player browser plugin...." Read the rest of the release announcement for further information. Download: MX-16-public-rc1_x64.iso (1,130MB, MD5, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2016-11-02 |
Development Release: MX Linux 16 Beta 1 |
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MX Linux, formerly known as antiX Linux "MX" edition, is now included in the DistroWatch database as a separate distribution, rather than an edition of antiX (the project developers has recently set up their own website and project infrastructure). The first beta of the upcoming version 16, based on Debian's "stable" branch, is now available for testing: "The MX Linux team is pleased to announce the first public beta release of MX-16 (code name 'Metamorphosis'). It is built on the reliable and stable Debian 'Jessie' (8.6) with extra enhancements from the antiX live system and up-to-date applications provided by the MX Linux packagers. Just like previous versions of MX, this release defaults to SysVInit. What's new? Aesthetic changes include a newer theme, new wallpapers and icons as well as improvements to the look of the installer. Applications: Xfce 4.12 is the desktop environment; latest Firefox 49 for browsing and Thunderbird 45.4.0 for email; VLC 2.2.4 caters for videos and Clementine 1.3.1 for playing and managing your music...." Continue to the release announcement for full details. Download: MX-16-public-beta1_x64.iso (1,120MB, MD5, signature); MX-16-public-beta1_386.iso (1,203MB, MD5, signature, pkglist). |
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| 2015-12-24 |
Distribution Release: MX Linux 15 |
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The MX Linux project has released a new version of the antiX-based distribution. The new release, MX Linux 15, is based on Debian's Stable (Jessie) branch and is designed to work on a variety of hardware, including low-resource computers. "We are extremely pleased to announce the release of MX-15 (code name Fusion) based on the reliable and stable Debian Jessie (8.2) with extra enhancements and up to date applications provided by our packaging team. Just like MX-14, this release defaults to sysVinit (though systemd is available once installed). Available in 32- and 64-bit. The 32-bit version ships with two stable 3.16 Debian kernels (PAE and non-PAE), while the 64-bit comes with the more recent 4.2 Debian backports kernel to cater for newer hardware." The new release offers users version 4.12 of the Xfce desktop environment, Firefox 43 and LibreOffice 4.3. Further information can be found on the antiX News page. Downloads (MD5) (pkglist): MX-15.01_386.iso (1,081MB), MX-15_x64.iso (985MB). |
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