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8.1 from 801 review(s)
Version: 25.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-03-09
Country: Australia
Votes: 3
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MX-Linux v25.1 runs well on a MacbookAir-2014. It was the best choice of several popular Linux OS versions.
The WiFi was detected as MX was booted from a Live version on a USB.
However it took 3 or 4 tweaks to get it working. 1- edit the Grub on the USB with “intel_iommu=off” to detect the SSD. 2- run Boot repair from the USB to overcome the first boot error and 3- to get the webcam working run “99-install-facetime-camera.sh. Up and going its fast and there’s a good repository of applications.
The ability to run a Live version with Persistence from a USB is a great tool, although its not a secure boot with a password, so I doubt I'd put a mail server or social media on the USB.
MX was also installed on an old HP laptop and tested on a 3 yr old Lenovo laptop. Both detected the hardware and worked well.
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 3
Date: 2026-03-09
Country: Israel
Votes: 0
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I have been using MX Linux on and off for 15 years or so. Back then it was a blazing fast Xfce distro with great tools.
It still has amazing tools, and the killer feature is the snapshot of your system, saved as a compressed ISO, that you can put on a usb stick to reproduce your system on dissimilar hardware. That is truly awesome.
I recently installed the KDE version of MX Linux 25.1, with systemd. I am using the liquorix kernel meta-package.
I run it on a custom-built desktop with intel i-7 9th gen CPU, 16 GB of DDR4, and a NVMe SSD. Oh, and a Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, which I bought for running local LLMs, but I almost never use it.
At the end of the day, with MX Linux 25 I got a working system, with a good set of software and sane defaults. It works. But it boots slowly, and my Windows 11 VM, running under KVM-Qemu with virt-manager, is relatively slow and unresponsive, as compared to running the same VM on a Kubuntu 24.04 host.
The wallpaper is kind of meh. Some previous versions of MX had really brilliant wallpaper; this one doesn't. The aesthetics are generally kind of meh. The tools are better than ever, no distro comes close to MX in that area, but all in all, I am disappointed with what I got.
Could be it's not the distro, maybe I did something wrong, or just have an unlucky combination of software and settings and hardware, but like I said, I am not a newcomer to MX Linux, I sort of know my way around, and I was hoping for better.
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-03-07
Country: Australia
Votes: 14
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MX Linux 25.1 Xfce is a fantastic operating system for low-end hardware, especially when paired with Debian GNU/Linux 13's backports. Linux kernel 6.18.12, LibreOffice 26.2, and a bunch of other upgrades are all running perfectly.
My low-end Intel Core i3 U380 netbook with 4 gigabytes of RAM is running extremely well with MX Linux. The ability to enable zram during the install is a great help with such a low amount of RAM, and in day to day use the machine has never swapped out to swap file on the SSD.
A great OS for my lowly POS.
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-03-03
Country: United States
Votes: 21
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To put it simply, it's the perfect OS. Seriously.
User Experience...10/10
Performance.........11/10
Security...................x/y (variable)
Customization....... 9/10
Included Software..9/10
Overall..................10/10
My first experience with MX Linux blew me away with how well it just worked. Maybe my expectations were just low, but it still surprised me greatly. Overall it's incredibly stable, and runs exceptionally well for very low end hardware! I had absolutely no problems surfing the web, playing games, and doing my development projects. I believe a wrong option I picked during installation caused a boot problem, but MX comes with a "Boot Repair" which immediately fixed the issue. Throughout all my Linux experiences I don't think I've seen an OS that makes it THAT EASY to fix issues like that! Boot Repair is one of many MX Tools that are included in the system which are very nicely put together. As someone who has a pet peeve against any sort of bloat, I actually mostly liked MX's included set of software. There are things I don't personally use, but others definitely will so I think it's fair. Configuration and personalization is super simple as well, besides the clock on the wallpaper which confused me a little bit. MX Linux's issues are VERY minimal, so I'd still call it the perfect operating system for sure.
MX's included wallpapers concern me a little bit though, as I believe a few of them are AI generated. It has absolutely no impact on the OS itself but it is a personal gripe of mine. Post installation is a breeze, but I think installing MX could be a little hard for new users, especially ones who aren't familiar with mount points but I suppose that's what the manual is for anyway.
With all that said, I could recommend MX to really anyone! I think it's absolutely perfect for general use, especially for under-powered computers. It's still outstanding beyond that!
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-03-01
Country: Switzerland
Votes: 21
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Try MX-Linux. Why? It's the only one offering a killer feature like mx-snapshot and is based directely from debian stable.
MX-Snapshot: Imagine install MX within 5-20 minutes, depending how old your hardware is. Then you remove all the unnecessary software and install the software you need. Configure everything you wish. Copy all the data you like. Then comes the magic. Start MX-Snapshot with few clicks and this feature creates a bootable ISO file of your system. Bootable and installable on every PC and laptop, with complete different hardware. That's magic.
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-26
Country: United States
Votes: 18
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I've used MX (and AntiX, Mepis) for years. I also have Cachy/Arch, Xubuntu, Fedora43 installed. MX is my fav. It just works, is fast (is why my fav GUI is XFCE on all Linux's I use, forget the fluff even though my PC is very fast). The repair tools especially BOOT REPAIR to fix grub issues is awesome. Also I recently switched from NVIDIA (is a pain to deal with when there's kernel updates for years) to Radeon AMD GPU and only MX and Cachy were able to detect the change and still work with my orig installs. If I was told to only have one Linux it would be MX. Also is why it's been at or near the top of DW ratings forever.
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-02-25
Country: Namibia
Votes: 10
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Mx Linux is a great OOTB distro!
I'm always sceptical to try derivatives but it paid off.
The system is stable, extremely fast and a vast majority of software a few clicks away.
I did experience a problem right after install where it didn't install grub correctly, i booted with the live usb and did the boot repair which fized it. I am amazed at how well this distro works, for the first time in a long time GNU/Linux has me excited like my first time trying it over 20 years ago.
Thanks MX Linux team for this gem! I hope it sticks around forever!
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-21
Country: Italy
Votes: 17
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L'unica Distro Linux che riesco ad installare su un iMac Intel datato 2007 e considerato "obsoleto", ma mi regala ancora grandi soddisfazioni. Il processo di installazione automatico è veloce e supera alla grande il limite del boot EFI a 32 bit, installando il Sistema con il Kernel a 64 bit. L'uso quotidiano del computer risulta gradevole e decente, senza problemi di blocchi o arresti anomali. L'esperienza di navigazione su internet è fluida, ma nel mio caso conta poco dato che le mie attività si concentrano su elaborazione grafica e fotografica, ascolto di musica, preparazione di testi.
Resta sempre altissima la possibilità di personalizzare il desktop e gli strumenti messi a disposizione da MX-Linux consentono di "vestire" il desktop a proprio piacimento. La base Debian è solida e si sente, aggiornamenti essenziali e mirati e stabilità complessiva eccellente. Non so per quanto tempo ancora sarò in grado di utilizzare questo computer che ha già venti anni (ma non li dimostra!) ma MX-Linux è una garanzia!
Hardware information: Apple iMac 20" 5,1 MA589LL A1207 - Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7400, 2,16 GHz, 4 GB RAM, SSD 512 GB, ATI Radeon X1600 128 MB GDDR3
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 8
Date: 2026-02-15
Country: United States
Votes: 10
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It's nice and fast on my ancient AMD-FX 8370, which is what I was looking for most because I number crunch on BOINC and need every computer possible to help things along (I even have my phone crunching numbers).
I've always been a KDE fan, but found KDE Plasma to be far too heavy for this old machine, since I did run KDE 3 and 4 on it, but that was some years ago and not nearly as bloated.
Anyway, I did try my Slackware 15.0 on it, but when I installed the Nvidia stuff, the system wouldn't boot except to a black screen.
I installed MX, which I've played around with before, just to try it out, but I really don't like the file manager(s) for XFCE, so, anyway, I installed it and it too rebooted to a black screen. Now I was kinda bummed, but willing to try one more time. So I did and again it booted to a black screen, but on a hunch, I alt-ctrl-del to get it to hopefully reboot again, and this time it did what it was supposed to do and booted to the log in screen.
I have now been running it for a week using *my* installed Firefox (not the one already on MX) as the security cam 24/7 so I can look over at teh screen anytime the driveway alarm goes off, and using Motion to record movement. It's working wonderfully. Still nice and peppy even using it for something like a security camera setup. I still don't care for the file manager (my ultimate favorite being Krusader) but I only use it to watch videos from the security cam and then delete or save to the cloud as needed, so it's just barely tolerable.
Anyone else wanting to use it on an old, slow system is going to be pretty impressed. It's fast and happy and you will be happy too.
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-13
Country: Switzerland
Votes: 26
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Coming from antiX some years ago.
After extensive distro hopping across various Debian derivatives and lightweight options, MX Linux 25.1 has proven to be an exceptional choice on my Lenovo IdeaPad S540 (Intel i7, integrated graphics, NVMe SSD). Installation from the live USB was straightforward, with full hardware detection on first boot: Wi-Fi (Intel AX201), Bluetooth, touchpad multi-touch gestures, keyboard Fn keys, suspend/resume cycles, and audio all functioned without any proprietary drivers or kernel tweaks. The standout feature is its out-of-the-box usability combined with solid performance. Powered by Debian 13 "Trixie" and the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel (with AHS editions offering Liquorix 6.16/6.18 for newer hardware), it idles at around 800mb ram, boots in about 8 seconds on SSD, and handles multitasking efficiently thanks to zRAM swap technology.
MX Tools — now rebuilt in Qt6 — are a highlight: the graphical package installer (with Nala support), MX Updater, Snapshot for system backups, and Cleanup tool make maintenance intuitive for beginners while empowering advanced users. Conky is pre-configured with locale-aware clock options, and the Whisker Menu in Xfce 4.20 offers instant search and refined animations. Documentation is comprehensive, covering dual-init support (systemd default with SysVinit switchable at boot), Secure Boot compatibility, and live-kernel-updater for seamless upgrades. On my S540, battery life improved noticeably with power management profiles, and multi-monitor setup worked flawlessly via Display settings. The only minor drawback is the visual style of some components, like the guided installer dialogs and certain MX Tools windows, which retain a somewhat dated GTK3/Qt5 aesthetic despite theme updates (MX Ease and MX Matcha). This is subjective and doesn't affect functionality — everything remains stable and responsive.
In summary, MX Linux 25.1 excels for me in hardware compatibility, lightness, and user guidance without overwhelming the terminal-phobic. It's a mature, no-fuss distro ideal for production use on a mid/normie laptop. After weeks of daily driving, it's my go-to — highly recommended for stability seekers.
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-01-29
Votes: 22
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Using a spare laptop, Intel i7 1365u Raptor Lake P cores.
I've never properly used Mepis, but I was a huge fan,and still am of antX, starting with Lysistrata, (playing with Puppy started me on the path of playing with lightweight distros). So, when MX came out, I've spun it up quite a few times.
I really like the 25.1 version with KDE. Uses stable Deb kernel 6.12.63. Easy to install and setup. Comes with a nice kit of software out of the box that will meet all your basic computing needs. If you don't see your favorite application, you can grab it from Discover, the MX Package manager, or just use the terminal. Upgrading the kernel, changing the boot options, UEFI, etc are stupidly easy with MX Tools. Seriously, if you're a Windows user who has never used Linux, you could manage to find everything you need and tweak or fix it with ease. I haven't used the XFCE version yet but it should make Windows refugees feel right at home, (and it's probably even snappier than the KDE version,if that's possible),.
So far, it's stable with no driver issues with wifi, bluetooth, video, sound, etc. Wayland works well with the Intel hardware. Very snappy on modern hardware, and I do mean fast, Response times are better than Debian Trixie. As mentioned, I've taken MX for several spins before and really like this 25.1 version. I had some issues with earlier versions with AMD which were fixable, just odd because usually Linux distros play well with AMD. Overall, MX has always been a pleasure to use and has always worked quite well on older hardware. Linux Mint and Zorin are great distros for Windows users looking to switch to Linux, but I would also highly recommend MX Linux.
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 1
Date: 2026-01-23
Votes: 0
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I’m using an Acer All in One PC with PU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7130U CPU @ 2.70GHz
GPU: Intel Corporation HD Graphics 620 (rev 02)
Memory: 3022MiB / 15908MiB and a Samsung SSD with 1 TB
MX Linux has actually always worked fantastically, my favorite OS for many years, always returning to this from distro hopping because everything, be it printers or anything else, always works right out of the box, straight away.
But I had to say goodbye to version 25.1 immediately after installation.
The installation itself, as always with MX Linux, was absolutely smooth, no problems at all.
These started after the first reboot.
Constant black screens lasting seconds during operation, without warning, without being able to reproduce them.
And always the fear that mails or other things might have disappeared after the display had lit up again.
Resource usage is much heavier than what it used to be years ago. Anything and everything good about MX Linux went down the drain.
Even after installing all the updates offered, the spooky behavior on MX Linux had not disappeared, so I was forced to switch to Linux Mint.
No idea where the bug could be…
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-22
Votes: 12
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This really is a great distro. I have it as one of 4 Distros on my HP 17000x HackTop. I also run it on my media machine as well. It is very stable. My media box has been up for 4 months, and my Hacktop only for 4 days because I missed noticing that my cord came unplugged.
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-01-22
Votes: 4
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MX Linux has established itself as one of the most user-friendly and efficient distributions within the Linux ecosystem. Its main appeal lies in its ease of use: both novice and experienced users can install and manage applications without complications thanks to its intuitive package manager and clear, well-organized installation wizards. Furthermore, MX Linux includes unique tools such as the snapshot feature, which allows for quick and reliable full system backups, providing an extra layer of security and peace of mind for those experimenting with configurations or updates.
This particular version corrects bugs present in the previous edition, improving system stability, overall performance, and compatibility with various desktop environments and hardware. The developers have optimized key components to deliver a smoother and more seamless system, something users have particularly noticed when performing everyday tasks or installing additional software.
Another strength of MX Linux is its efficient use of RAM. Even with full desktops and applications open, the system remains lightweight, fast, and responsive, making it ideal for computers with limited resources or older hardware. This combination of ease of use, improved stability, and resource efficiency makes MX Linux a reliable and versatile option for those seeking a robust, secure, and efficient Linux distribution without sacrificing the convenience and functionality offered by more modern and resource-intensive distributions.
In short, MX Linux offers a perfect balance of usability, performance, and efficiency, establishing itself as a highly recommended distribution for all types of users.
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-22
Votes: 10
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What a pleasant surprise! I decided to use this distro for about a week before leaving this review. And I have to say, this Distro is dynamite. I tried this distro about 5-6 years ago and had some minor issues/bugs. Now revisiting the distro, I feel it is unmatched in the Debian based distro world. What I like the most, it recognises my system uses Intel drivers and it updates them periodically. That's something I haven't seen on other distros. At least in the Discover app store. The ease of uninstalling packages with MX package manager definitely simplifies things. Uninstalling apps the distro came with is a breeze. And it doesn't hurt the system at all. Reminds me of an immutable distro. I like the conky time widget preinstalled. I chose the KDE version. And plasma hasn't crashed once. Enabling flatpaks was simple through Discover. In my opinion, this distro deserves the top 1 spot. But hey, that's just my opinion. Hope this review is helpful to someone undecided and still distrohopping. This is my home now. No more distrohopping for me.
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Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-22
Votes: 3
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This distro is great for my very old pc with 4GB RAM. I couldn't believe how fast it is comparing to Windows 10S, that I can't even upgrade to 11S. So, I decided to ditch Windows altogether. I'm glad I found MX Linux. It's fast and intuitive with many useful tools. It recognized all my hardware including the wireless adapter. The installation steps were a breeze. In addition, I don't have to spend hours removing bloatware like I did with Windows OS's. I wish I had mustered some courage earlier to switch to MX.
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Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-01-15
Votes: 14
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It is exactly what I was looking for in Linux. Allowed me to ditch windows. I am retired and 73. The tools made it easy for me to learn quickly. Excellent manual.
I have made live USB. My own system with Brave and home bank. I do not miss having to sign and wade thru AD's. I can take it anywhere. Back ups are snap shot updates a breeze. I am taking my email back with Brax mail online.
I tested it on a Lenovo N580 B960 Intel and 4 MB ram. AntiX 23 and MX both ran well. MX is my daily OS on a Dell 5558 with 6 MB ram.
I upgraded both with SSD drives for under $60,,00. For what I do it is smoke on the water! Computing is fun again.
I have a Chromebook Plus for anything Google. Its great if it want looking to pump AI and AD's
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-13
Votes: 2
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Начинал с MX-23 cразу понравилось это ПО своей лаконичностью, быстродействием и абсолютной управляемостью. Чувствуешь себя хозяином этой системы. Сейчас пользуюсь MX 25. Этот дистрибутив вообще сказка, даже нет ни одного слова замечания или претензии. Отказался от Windows потому что полюбил MX 25. Это лучшее, по всем параметрам, ПО что встречалось мне.
Огромная благодарность всем причастным к этому прекрасному результату человеческого труда и полёту творческой мысли.
Спасибо Вам дорогие разработчики от всего сердца.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-13
Votes: 1
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I started with the MX-23. I immediately liked it FOR its brevity, speed and absolute handling. You feel like the master of this system. I'm currently using the MX 25. This distribution is generally a fairy tale, there is not even a single word of comment or complaint. I gave up Windows because I fell in love with MX 25. This is the best software in all respects that I have come across.
Many thanks to all those involved in this wonderful result of human labor and the flight of creative thought.
Thank you, dear developers, from the bottom of my heart.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-12
Votes: 20
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I am very impressed with MX-25 XFCE, I find it stable and extremely fast and easy to configure with the MX tools supplied with the distribution.
The Installation process was one of the easiest and best i have used over the years , I only had to use the terminal in order to install the latest Nvidia drivers using ddm-mx ( MX's Nvidia tool) this was done using the development mode of ddm-mx by following this utube video 'ddm-mx: New Nvidia Developer Version Selection Feature', this allows me to currently use the very latest version 590.48.01 for gaming and video work (this is very fast and stable and took 5 mins to do, unlike some distributions that take forever and can be long winded.
I have only used for two weeks but it is now my main desktop, having tried all the other big distros over the years I wish i had pick this distribution from the start, very impressice distribution.
I would like to thank all the MX team and contributors for a job very well done.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-08
Votes: 27
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A robust Debian-based distribution, MX Linux provides a suite of powerful tools from the start. This foundation, along with access to Debian's enormous apt repository, results in a system that is flexible, stable, and user-friendly.
It is not a rolling release. In contrast to such distros, MX Linux offers proven stability and is not susceptible to breaking from experimental updates. It functions as a dependable workstation that requires minimal maintenance.
Having used Linux for more than two decades, I find it incomparable to Windows or macOS. No Linux distribution I have employed has ever included trojans, telemetry, or the business-model practices of large corporations.
While the majority of my systems operate on Debian Stable, my primary machine (a Ryzen 3700X, 64GB RAM, Colorful RTX 2060) runs MX Linux with the Liquorix kernel for enhanced performance.
The system does not suffer from performance degradation over time, remaining unobtrusive for the vast majority of its use.
My gratitude to the developers. Rest in peace, Jerry.
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Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-01-03
Votes: 9
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As good as it is, it's mostly boring, and everything functions flawlessly. The problem, if you can even call it that, is the sheer predictability. You wake up, the coffee's already brewed (thanks, automated system!), the newsfeed is curated to your exact preferences (no surprises there!), and the self-driving car whisks you to work without a single unexpected detour. Even lunch is pre-ordered and waiting, perfectly portioned and nutritionally balanced. It's a dream, sure, but sometimes you just want the slightest hiccup, the tiniest glitch in the matrix, just to prove you're still alive and kicking. Maybe I should try ordering the *wrong* lunch tomorrow. Just to see what happens.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-01
Votes: 11
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I've tested countless distros over the last two decades, but MX Linux Xfce is truly in a league of its own. It serves as an incredible daily driver that feels "buttery smooth" and highly optimized. The stability is unmatched; unlike others, updates and package installations are seamless and never break the system. The included MX Tools are fantastic, making it approachable for beginners yet powerful. Compared to Mint, it is significantly faster and more responsive. This experience was so impressive it finally compelled me to write a review!
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-01
Votes: 33
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I have been using MX Linux with Xfce for about 8 years, after experimenting with a dozen other distributions. What keeps me loyal is how effortlessly it adapts to my needs. It’s fast, unobtrusive, and gives me the freedom to work the way I want. Its exceptional reliability feels like a rock in stormy seas.
In my professional life I’m required to use Windows, and every time I return to MX Linux, it feels like coming home. The entire system is designed with stability and consistency in mind. Some might call it unexciting, but to me it’s the kind of dependable tool you can trust day after day.
The MX Tools deserve special praise. They make many tasks remarkably easy and streamline everyday system management. My sincere thanks and respect go to the development team for their outstanding work.
The community forum is another strong point: discussions are respectful, and it’s an excellent place to find help. Out of curiosity, I occasionally test other distributions in a virtual machine, but each time I’m reminded that I’ve already found the best fit for myself.
Installation is quick and straightforward, and I now deploy MX Linux as the standard operating system for my family members who value reliability, low maintenance, and freedom.
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Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-12-23
Votes: 5
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I was using Mepis some 15 years ago and I must admit MX Linux is a worthy successor that still feels the same way as Warren Woodford intended.
First and current impressions of MX linux are two: it is fast and it is boring.
The distro feels snappy, cursor is more responsive than Windows, it feels precise. One problems i had with multiple distros that there was some millisecond delays on the responses, I don't like that.
And it is boring, in a good way. It just works. It has everything. It is stable and was even in the beta. If you want to do something, it is easy to do. I am not 20 anymore and don't care of the latest version of all packages. Mostly it doesn't matter. I can install the newest versions on the few programs where it does matters, and the system I prefer to be stable and proven. Also gaming with Steam just works, didn't have to do anything special to run pretty modern games.
I am giving -1 points for Nvidia support, recent 2 kernels didn't boot to GUI with it so I had to buy a new AMD.
Partially joking... I was considering a GPU for some time already. AMD cards are better for support in general and for gaming on linux in higher resolutions in particluar. IDK if it was some interaction about the version of the proprietary drivers I was using with the kernel build or what, I didn't care. I had problems with Nvidia on other distros too and it is more the drivers than the distros. Anyway not booting at all is a little too much and deserves -1 IMO.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-22
Votes: 5
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MX KDE 25 only has Systemd, it doesn't have SysVinit, and it allows the user to choose between the Wayland or X11 protocol. In my opinion, Wayland is not fully ready for use yet because some programs that are important to me did not work on Wayland, and I couldn't find a replacement for them. That’s why I used MX KDE 25 with the X11 protocol.
Wayland will be the default protocol for KDE starting in 2027, just as it is in GNOME. Whether Wayland will advance enough in a year, we will have to see.
Wayland will work well on newer hardware and is being designed for it, but it probably won’t work on many older computers, which isn’t good. I have nothing against Wayland, but it is slowly being imposed on us, much like Systemd once was. I would like us to have a greater choice in the future about what we want to use on our Linux distributions.
I will continue to use MX KDE 23.6 SysVinit with the X11 protocol until support for it ends in summer 2028, and after that, I will see what to do next.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-21
Votes: 15
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Those who like XFCE based on Debian, MX Linux, is the best option. I tested three peripherals here and they all opened, including my Samsung HD that doesn't open in so many Debian-based distros. Excellent for students, lay users who are leaving Windows, very fast installation with many tools and programs. It is a Swiss Army knife in an XFCE environment, fast and for those who have 4 gigabytes of RAM it is an almost mandatory choice in the Linux world. There is no need to use the Terminal for anything. Your store is excellent and can even install new environments, it installs and uninstalls what it needs. The use of the XFCE version with SysVinit gives the computer performance. Excellent option.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-17
Votes: 9
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1- Best Stability (Debian)
2- Very Low Resources (XFCE)
3- Very Fast (MX and XFCE)
4- Great Hardware Support (MX)
5- Best Built-in Tools in Linux (MX)
6- Best Configuration Options (XFCE)
7- Simplicity and Versatility (XFCE)
8- Decent NVIDIA Drivers Support (MX)
Great blend of strengths from Debian and versatility from XFCE with useful tools from MX, make for a great package. MX 25 XFCE has been running very smoothly in a 9 year old XPS Dell desktop and several 5-9 year old Thinkpads with zero hiccups, providing the absolute best audio driver support I have found so far in Linux. Once Xfce was configured, and keybindings set up, the OS has completely disappeared in the background. Audio drivers was initially the reason I switched to MX from Mint (and I loved LMDE), but the speed and built in tools won me over. Currently it has become the hard to beat benchmark I judge anything else. I hope they keep it up, as I have no desire to distro hop
Highly Recommend!
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Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-12-17
Votes: 2
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Nice sources list, makes it easier to install familiar packages. I prefer MATE, but can get by with the XFCE. Super stable in my case, and I use quite a few applications. So many little nice refinements makes it easy to use.
Much smoother than the previous version! Works well with all my radios.
I like it overall for simplicity and practical functions that MX Tools bring to the table. Other distros need to port them ASAP.
Mxlinux snapshot is a fantastic thing. Very useful USB formatting function, super easy to use.
All of my hardware work. Even some exotic drivers and codecs are there out of the box.
Very good so far.
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Version: 25
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-12-15
Votes: 0
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Absolute junk.
After using MX Linux Xfce from version 19.4 through version 23.6, I've found that 23.6 locks up about 4 to 5 times per hour, version 25 locks up (freezes such that CTRL-ALT-DELETE does not restart the PC) 10 or 15 seconds after bootup. 25 freezes less but still enough that using that software is not worth the frustration of freeze-ups.
I have erased all my bootup disks, and will be using another distro. Due to having to shutdown my PC using hard power off -- all the boot drives (SSDs) are corrupted.
Overall, my experience of MX Linux is it’s buggy, slow and has been a pain because of so many errors- trying to update the system and software, install and uninstall problems, it’s a frustrating mess. And not worth your time at all to use.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-14
Votes: 13
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Much better than the previous version!
I use it as my first OS in my OM station. Works wel with all my radios.
I use MXLinux since 23.2 version and I like it overall for semplicity and practical funcions that there aren't in other distros.
Mxlinux snapshot is a fantastic thing. I have found the old Remastersys: Wonderful!
Very useful USB formatting funcion, very easy to use.
All of my hardware and periferials work fine immediatly. Even drivers for codec and interconnection for my ICOM IC-7100 radio were immediatly found and installed in "zero seconds" and they work well immediatly. On Windows You must download the drivers, install them and then connect the radio and turn on it... long time...
Many funcions and all works well.
Very Very good.
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Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-12-13
Votes: 6
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I have used mxlinux for several years. It is simple, fast and intuitive.
Mxlinux snapshot is a pleasure. You have your running system on a USB stick. So if anything goes really wrong, you boot the pc with your USB stick, make a backup of your latest data if you can see your data, and with minstall-launcher you can reinstall your system in a few minutes.
Synaptic has a lot of software to install in a very easy way.
I miss Gpxsee and firecapture.
It is easy to get a printer to work. Likewise WiFi and external screens.
To get sound in your system might be a bit tricky. Start soundmixer, go to Configuration and chose(in my case Digital stereo (HDMI)- output (mymxlinux is in danish, but I hope that my explanation of the menues is understandable).
Best regards Ove Overgaard and thank you very much for your efforts.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-12-13
Votes: 2
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The best thing is that you can save just your own version as an Image with all your favorite programs and settings..... I love it so you have more or less your own Ditribution you can setup very quick on an other machine.
I use it with KDE desktop imn my opinion the most flexible and futuristic Desktop. It would be better when KDE-Connect services are not blocked by the default firewall settings. But that was the only Problem i had in the beginning. I tested a lot of Linux Distributions (Fedora/SUSE/Ubuntu/Debian/Kali/Mint) in my opinion MX is the Best one.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-03
Votes: 17
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Just installed MX Linux 25 Fluxbox SysVinit version OVER my old MX 23 Xfce version using a new "experimental" installation option. This in place of choosing an existing partition to replace when you have multiple installations. Also had the option to keep the /home directory, which made lots of things easier later. This was the best installation experience I've had in recent months!
I know there are some strange glitches re-using an old /home, at least for old .config directory (etc.) files but it's still a great time-saver. The most obvious glitch for me was when installing the Vivaldi browser and trying to import my old Brave browser bookmarks and such, Vivaldi considered that the Brave browser was currently "running" and wouldn't import the bookmarks from its .config info. I had an HTML bookmarks file already saved, so it wasn't a big problem, but it does point out possible issues. So far, that's the ONLY one. I presume TLP and Audacious were already installed in the MX Linux setup, but I still was surprised that they both were ready to go, already having my old configurations available.
The wealth of extra controls the MX folks put into this distro make it one of the best all-around that I've used (and am currently using).
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-25
Votes: 24
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Installed by way of my desktop MX snaphot to replace an Ubuntu based distro that was not handling one of my essential programs very well. It was a surprisingly painless installation and all my programs are working as they should.
The installation is the KDE desktop running perfectly on Wayland and not X11. Video and audio is smooth and crisp. The latptop memory idles at around 1.1G on boot.
This distro is so perfect for this laptop, that it will never be replaced or upgraded...this is it for the life of this laptop...
Highly recommend....great job by the devs..
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-25
Votes: 7
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My daily driver for a decade. Desktop, multi-OS bootable laptop, revamped old Chromebooks, you name it. Efficient and stable. Not as flashy as less technical people like an interface, but so usable. Traditional keyboard shortcuts work. Rarely used tools are put into usable MX groupings.
My key features are stability, ability to work on older hardware, and good package management. The Debian base provides a lot of the compatibility. The thoughtful assembly of controls into MX applications makes it much easier to find the controls to change interfaces and manage all aspects of the system. When I have to use or fix Microsoft Windows, I feel I'm taking a step down from what MX has brought me to expect from a PC operating system. All of that goodness before brining up the fact that its free!
Testing v25 now but have loved MX's XFCE distro since the teens. Keep up the good work!
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-24
Votes: 13
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Have been using MX-Linux for quite a few years. Very stable. I had a problem of trying to get Nvidia drivers to work with Nvidia graphics card. Solved that problem by pulling out the Nvidia card and putting in a AMD Radeon graphics card. I'm not a big gamer, but the AMD Radeon card worked right out of the gate with the supplied AMD drivers. If I truly wanted Nvidia graphics to work, I would have downloaded and installed an Ubuntu based distro, but I don't like Ubuntu based. I have tried many other distros for the past 20 years and I have always come back to a Debian based distro and finally settled on MX Linux and I have not looked back. They make a fantastic distro.
As far as MX Linux 25, I will wait for awhile until they get all the kinks out of it before I decide to install it, if I decide to. I also prefer to stay away from any distro that uses SystemD as an init. What's nice about MX Linux 23.6, I can boot into sysv init or systemD if I so choose to. Some after market applications, such as, Citrix For Linux, now require SystemD as an init in order to install it. I just boot into MX Linux with SystemD from the Grub Menu, install it, then reboot back into MX Linux with sysv init.
Overall, can't think of any other Linux dsitro that's stable and works great.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-24
Votes: 13
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The main reason for me to use MX is the ability to snapshot a running system and generate a new iso from here.
This allows me to use MX on a usb drive on (almost) amy computer, which is great for recovery and access in case of failure of the installed system.
Another usecase is to install software for testing without modifying an installed system which leaves no traces or config chunks in case of uninstall or rollback as I run MX with the copy2ram functionality.
Having done different isos with different software(-topics) like online-banking, audio, video, office, desktops, ... allows me to have small isos with specific usecase small enough to run in ram ( which I consider especially useful for online-banking to leave no traces at least on my pc )
So I created a USB stick with ventoy which at boot shows me a list of my isos and allows me to select which one I would like to boot.
Using MX since MX17, I did not find any other distro that fits my needs as described above, especially when it comes to configure installed packages, browser bookmarks and configurations in my personal iso.
My personal rating is 10 of 10, as I don't miss anything and I did not run into any issue.
Christian
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Version: 25
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-11-24
Votes: 2
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Equipment used: Thinkpad X1 Carbon (2023) dual boot with Win 11.
Objective: replace previous version of MX Linux (23.6) with version 25.
Distribution iso used: KDE Plasma
MX Linux has a new installation choice called Replace where you can choose to replace a previous version of MXLinux.
The installer correctly identified the previous version but it should be mentioned that MX Linux cautions us that this feature is still experimental and advised that things could go sideways.
And it did. Unfortunately, the Replace option did not work for me. The Home directory from MX Linux 23.6 was preserved as advertised but the desktop was badly broken especially the menu and panel. I gave up trying to fix things and decided to start over from scratch. I chose the custom install option and things went more smoothly from there.
Note: MX Linux is not for beginners unless you choose the installer option to take over the entire disk. Someone coming over from Windows would come to a screeching halt at the installer partitioning screen and try to figure out what symbol stands for root or manually have tell MX Linux where the EFI partition is. The installer could not detect or choose unallocated free space on my drive. I think this part of the installer needs work. Give the user simpler options to choose from.
Considering this is the KDE Plasma edition there is no mention of KDE's package manager Discover. It is not on the taskbar and a beginner would be steered to use the somewhat utilitarian MX Linux package manager. However once you pin Discover to the taskbar it was nice to see the option of enabling Flatpaks and Snaps with a couple clicks.
PROs: blazing fast install times and bootup times and generally snappy performance.
CONs: installation process is not beginner friendly.Would advise to be wary of the Replace option for now. Use backups prior to clicking that button.
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Version: 25
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-11-24
Votes: 0
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Relative newbie. Had used Red Hat at work, and Mint 32 bit on ancient hardware at home in the 2017-2020 era. Since then, Win10. Processor Intel Core I5 2500, 8GB, Intel integrated graphics.
In preparation, I had switched to Libre Office and Thunderbird in Win10. Firefox has been my default browser for over a decade. Opening a Mozilla account allowed me to transfer all my Firefox and Thunderbird settings, passwords, etc, pretty seamlessly to Linux.
Tried Mint Cinnamon and XFCE, Ubuntu Budgie, Zorin Core, Pop OS, and MX Linux 25 KDE.
MX Linux 25 is my #1 due to GUI system utilities, ease and understandable settings, standard software matches my preferences. Wish it had a tiling screen manager, but Zorin's tiling didn't work.
Zorin and Pop OS had limited configuration options - at least that I could figure out. Pop OS defaulted to my inclinations so Pop OS was my 2nd choice. Zorin had touted features like tiling that didn't work. Or got in my way.
Ubuntu Budgie was OK, but much more difficult to find what I wanted. Discovered Ubuntu support is actually quite fragmented across its different flavors. Wanted to try Ubuntu Studio, but realized my hardware wasn't really good enough for that kind of work. Nor is long term support for some of the flavors a given.
Mint, although highly touted, seemed limited in configuration options unless one learned and practiced command line. Same with Mint support, you really need to know and understand command line to understand what support is telling you.
None of the 5 could find make my 2 wireless USB adapters work out of the box. Getting nowhere on installing Linux drivers from command line, I gave up and bought a PCIe wireless card from ThinkPenguin, which worked great on both Win10 and all flavors of Linux.
Same was true of my ancient USB HP 1020 Laserjet. Fortunately, updating to HP unified drivers in Win10 came across to Linux, and printer now works with all distros.
Bottom line: the GUI understandable configuration options and system utilities, along with included well-written manual makes MX Linux better than Win 10. System is faster, no crashes. Points taken off rating for inability to work with USB wireless cards.
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Version: 25
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-11-23
Votes: 0
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I am disappointed with version 25, because I have found, that there are developmental errors and programming, in this version.
I use MX linux since 2021 and I have seen several versions and the progress and evolution of the operating system, I really like the version of 2023: (version 23.0 to 23.6), it was very well designed and worked wonderfully.
Aside from a few improvements that would need to be done like: (making the hard drive management better manage to stop all the time leaving to read and write more to finish for genre between 15 minutes 60 50 minutes to read. After copying a file left her and it was long before it stopped.
And also there are the vulnerabilities of the system that would have been to be corrected.
If the ZRAM would have been activated in version 23.6, I would continue to use it again, put since it is not the case, I seek to find an ultra light distribution: (between 500 MB and 1 GB of RAM use), in Debian of preferences or which supports Debian and that I also be able to install the Discrord client and the STEAM client and my other Linux software in (.
The problem I had with version 25 of MX linux is, a problem with the settings of power management and screensaver settings.
I play on STEAM and I chat on Discord every day, I am online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The problem with power and screensaver settings is that the screen turns off on its own, even if it has l,just so that it does not turn off the session disconnects alone after two hours, even if it has the use.
I was playing on STEAM and I all lost my game progression, I was about 30 seconds to save the game, but the session is disconnecting on its own automatically and that closing the game, the STEAM client, the Discord client and all the rest that was open. That really upset me.
When it is produced, I tried to fix the problem, but nothing to do, only the developer can correct the problem, I know nothing about development and programming, to fix this.
So after it happened, I decided it was time to start again for the second time, after a few years since the first time.....recommend to go around all the list of distributions on: Distrowatch, read and download and test all the best on the list.
To find the rare pearl that will correspond to all my needs. I'll find out...when they search found...( Searching and you will find, knock and have opened you, ask and you will receive).
There you go! all I had to say, thank you very much for reading and having a good day to all those who will have read my message;)
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-16
Votes: 18
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I've been running MX Linux 23 with XFCE since its original release. Like every piece of software, it had its rough corners at the start but the team polished out everything within first weeks. Since then, it's been flying on my old Lenovo T450. It is very likely that MX 23.x is going to outlive the device it has been installed on.
Boot up time is fast (I did increase the Grub selection menu myself for personal comfort). Systemd or init, well... I am not technically experienced to notice the difference between the two. Software repositories are rich and if there is something missing, flatpak editions do the work for me. All in all, MX as a daily driver for basic office tasks is stable, reliable and gentle towards this old piece of hardware I am using.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-16
Votes: 21
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I've started using Linux since 25+ years ago when I thought Knoppix was the coolest kid on the block. Now, since Covid, I've been on MX Linux since then till now. MX Linux is the most stable and runs on all my machines. Really impressed with the developers and their rock-solid support and performance. I've run MX on all old and new machines, and I've upgraded all the MX23+ machines to MX25, and so far no issues. The experimental upgrade works well to easily move from MX23+ to MX25 without too much effort. Using the user-installed packages to save/restore apps, and then install the delta manually - works really well.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-15
Votes: 5
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It is my first linux for daily use. I used ubuntu before as second system on my laptop just used it to get acquainted with Linux.. This disro just work as expected. I use it about one year and I faced two bugs of de(kde plasma) duaring this period and its disapear after reboot. Now this is my main system, and win 11 for games in dualboot. In comparence to ubuntu it is more frendly. MX-tools are grate. Installer are very good, it is detect widows bootloader and there is no problem to make dualboot mx-linux and win11
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Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-15
Votes: 2
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Running MX25 with systemD. using since some years now since MX-19. Almost no troubles, specially since MX21.
Thanks for making this. Running it on all computers, MX25 lost the synaptics touchpad on one of the computers unfortunately, but nevermind - mouse is always working. Forum admin is very active and always trying to help.
System is surprisingly fast with pulling up browsers as compared to e.g. fedora.
XFCE DE is a wonderfully practical thing to operate for everyday activities like browsing, e-mail, fileworking etc.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-14
Votes: 11
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As a long time user of this excellent distro, I am pleased to say that the latest iteration, MX25, is absolutely first class. I did a fresh install (previously running MX23 to good effect) and very pleasingly, all of my devices etc were either auto detected or easily set up. The overall impression one gets immediately after installation is that this is a very polished and solid distro. All credit must go to the developers and maintainers. I can highly recommend MX Linux and especially this latest (and greatest IMO) version.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-13
Votes: 8
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This distro is simple to use and reliable. I recently upgraded from 23.6 to 25 using the latest .iso and the very thorough instructions for migrating without needing a complete reinstall. The process was flawless. I use their flagship XFCE edition because the performance is just amazing. For me, an OS is really just like a "cardholder" for the different apps I use. MX has many themes and great tools, but most of all, it doesn't make things complex. It keeps everything simple and clean. Very easy to use if you're coming from Windows.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-12
Votes: 8
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Best version of XFCE I've used so far. As Linux Mint is to Ubuntu so MX Linux is to Debian. It takes what is good and makes it better. The new themes on version 25 make it look very slick. This was probably what was missing in the last version but no more. It looks very nice with the new themes such as MX Matcha.
This is a very efficient distro to use in a work/office setting. Very dependable and reliable and it has many tools unique to MX. My favorite is the snapshot tool which you can use to make an image of your entire system and then install it on any other machine. Get it and chances are you won't be disappointed.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-11
Votes: 6
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Thanks a lot to the MX Linux Team! It's a great Linux Distribution. I just installed the new version MX 25. Everything works great, all my Hardware was detected, even the scannerpart of my HP MFP M281 works out of the box. I'm using the xfce-desktop environment. It is clearly designed, and fast.
As even Remmina works fine, I dropped my old windows 11 and replaced it with MX Linux 25.
A very fantastic Distribution, try it and you will love it! Up to now I tried a lot of linux distros, but MX Linux is just the best of all. Again: Many thanks to the whole team.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 7
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Just works! Thanks for the team for this great distro. Instead of following the Mint Hype try MX instead!!
It is a very stable distro with lots of features which is a bit to much for new users but helps them a lot.
Also the Snapshot feature is really good for beginners. If something goes wrong you have a snapshot and you are backed up and running in no time!
Also the debian base has a lot of working apps. Not the newest versions but stable which is important if you want a reliable system.
For other users which try to experiment and wanna struggle with all kind of problems --> choose another distro.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 3
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I use multiple versions of linux on my computers which allows a lot of space to compare these systems on multiple devices.
MX is undoubtedly my favorite. It always seems to cover all the angles of my needs on these many devices, has less iritations (such as not being able find the way to connect on a hidden wifi isp without visiting a forum to figure it out) and allows me to cover the various angles of my software interests without compromise. All of this, plus reliability, efficiency and speed, and the mixes of desktops which I enjoy using. Not to mention the pioneering use of repair tools to keep me going.
When the beta of 25 came out, I immediatly put it on my machines... And never turned back. To be actually using a Beta version and find youself completely comfortable and delighted with how it is working with your hardware says quite a lot. There is no other system which has given me this experience, and I try a lot of systems. For me, it has been a system I can count on for the long term. I would recommend it any day to novice as well as advanced user.
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Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 3
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Every now and then a true gem emerges from a group of devs, be it SUSE, Debian, Mint, or any distro.
I wanted to ditch Windows 11 (and 10 for that matter) for eternity, after having explored a big lot of a lot distros for the last 26 yrs.
This time the MX team nailed it, at least for my HP Fury G7 Mobile Workstation. It's a beast of a laptop, yes, but any Arch-based throws me off with all those updates, LMDE 7 worked fine but was very sluggish even after a lot of optimization and with openSUSE's Tumbleweed, LEAP 16 and SlowRoll I could not get the modules to function properly on my system.
This day, november the 10th, I was pleased to welcome MX Linux version 25, as I have a soft spot for MEPIS back from the old days.
Yeezzz, it's lightning fast, looks nice and it works, it just works, I love this.
Thumbs up for such a great OOTB experience!
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-09
Votes: 10
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Absolutely blown away by the ease in which MX allows the creation of Live USB with encrypted persistence as well as the MX tools that come preconfigured with the distro.
Mate is well configured and slick with no bloat and KDE makes MX feel like any other plasma based system, until you find the MX tools which are so much more useful than you find by default on most other distros.
However, the absolute stand out feature for me is the encrypted live USBs - the ability to run on pretty much any hardware, but with full encryption for personal data; something from the antiX side of the fence that utterly rocks. Outside of Kali and Parrot OS I haven't found another distro that can do this currently (fedora and ubuntu don't currently do this).
V25 will bring systemd to replace sysv and whether or not you think this is good or bad, it will bring benefits for the distro. It's now my daily driver and I simply can't see any reason for this to change.
One point to note about the encrypted persistent USB is that there's a minor "feature" that when using KDE it doesn't auto login. However, it takes less than 10 seconds to log in and startx and you're away.
And now that KDE (or personally for me xcfe) can emulate Windows so well, there's pretty much zero reason for the Win 10 left behinds not to switch! MX supports both flatpak and snap - still behind the app stores of mac and windows, but these are the future of linux app distribution.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-07
Votes: 2
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MX is my daily driver for 2 years now and the rolling release dist-upgrade to the new versions seamlessly for the past two major versions. Only problems when the system goes to hibernation it doesn't comeback gracefully. Otherwise no problems using system/softwares and am pretty happy with it.
My Laptop is a 10 year old Dell with built-in intel graphics. Quite satisfied with the SysV init and the rest of the softwares, especially the builtin MX-tools works wonderfully. Some more features with the Grub tool would be nice.
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Version: 25-rc1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-07
Votes: 11
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The new installer has an improved function to "replace" existing Linux installations, making it easier to upgrade without having to manually manage partitions. This has pleasantly impressed me since I limit myself to using Linux as an operating system for browsing and office automation on a daily basis without delving much further and I have found it very tedious to have to remember every time I update the topic of partitions and what each one of them means. I have also been able to maintain, from the version 23.6 that I had installed to the new 25, all the aesthetic configuration of the desktop which saves me having to modify everything. I had a home partition already made in 23.6 and I think that's why. This kind of details are very much appreciated.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-11-05
Votes: 0
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MX Linux 23.6
No Thanks i will stay with 21.3 for now.
Installer does not work with network installer, got stuck at configuring stage.
so downloaded full image and install was a success.
but the system is very unstable, Xfce works ok but someting wrong with internal system.
multimedia does not work, NO PACKAGE MANAGER.
unable to install NON GUI SW from terminal.
Myrln and Myrln as root does not work either, apply/accept option is greyed out.
only flatpak works.
every mx things does not work.
not sure how this was passed to us as Stable system.
Xfce/ firefox/ flatpak works as usual.
core system does not work, mx team has not done any work and just packed and shipped.
bogus Distro!
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Version: 25-rc1
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-03
Votes: 15
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I have been distro hopping for over 20 years and MX comes closer than any to an ideal user friendly experience for me. They pay a lot of attention to providing easy to use gui tools for configuration that many distros simply leave out. Installing and removing packages is usually a breeze unless installing something that is not in the default repositories. Take NoMachine for example, while it's easy enough to follow the instructions provided by NoMachines' vendor site to get it installed, A newbie will get super frustrated jumping through the few extra hoops that a bit of experience helps with.
Having said that, after a little learning curve, MX is simply a rock solid amazing OS.
My only real frustration is that it comes configured with SysVinit which is fine and does have the ability to change to systemd, doing so can make some of the MX Tools (one of the best things about the OS) to not work correctly.
So, it's either stick with SysVinit and deal with deb based scripts not working (that call systemd commands) or swap to systemd and deal with default OS functionality being funky.
Overall though, for me, it's the closest thing to perfection I have seen yet.
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Version: 25-rc1
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-10-28
Votes: 0
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I listed the same complaint when trying to install 25-rc1 on my old Dell Vostro 1500 laptop. Since it still hasn't been fixed with 23.6 I reduced my rating to 1. Without internet any distro is pretty much worthless except under unusual requirements. When I boot using the install DVD everything looks OK until I realize it STILL doesn't connect to the internet with either the ethernet cable nor WiFi. Every other install DVD (other distros) works fine as far as connecting to the internet both during installation and after rebooting from the hard drive. I decided to go back to version 21.3 since it had worked on an old 4GB RAM Compaq tower I gave to a friend. On that computer it worked fine with an ethernet cable connection. However, even that didn't connect on my laptop. I am surprised MX Linux would put out such a flawed version. With every other install DVD with other distros working fine I doubt there is a problem with my computer.
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Version: 25-rc1
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-10-28
Votes: 13
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When MX Linux 25 installs easily and correctly loads Nvidia drivers, it's my favorite distro. I've installed and used MX Linux 25 successfully on my computers that have integrated graphics. However, on my computers that have NVIDIA GPU's, MX Linux 25 is hit-or-miss whether it can correctly install the NVIDIA drivers. I've tried several of the MX Linux 25 different distros, and the NVIDIA driver challenge occurs regardless of the particular distro I'm working with. If it weren't for this problem, I would have rated the distro a 10; however, given the inconsistency I've experienced, a rating of 7 is more appropriate.
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Version: 25-rc1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-27
Votes: 34
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Just installed MX-25-rc1 on my old system last evening, so far everything is running great.
ASUS mobo B75M-A, ATI Radeon GPU4300, SeaGate SATA 1tb HDD, Western Digital SATA 500gb desktop storage, Epson ET=2840 scanner/printer, & a Brother HL-L2305 B&W Laser printer which all were recognized and installed as turned on.
Have run various other Linux OS's with all different DE's from Arch, Debian, Hybrid's and Independents. I've liked MX-23.6 AHS in the past due to it's ease of installing and no-nonsense list of included software.
I've also tried the new version of Linux Mint Debian Edition, LMDE7 and find that MX-25-rc1 is just slightly ahead of LMDE7 in the package comparison charts. That being said I find that I like the look and feel of MX-25-rc1 much more than LMDE7 at this time. There's a good reason why they're both in the top 5 hit's per day. You won't go wrong checking either of them out for that Great out-of-the-box comfort feeling.
What are you waiting for all you ex-Window's 10 users, get out of your old comfort zone and move on up to either of these great Linux OS's. I sure you won't be disappointed. And by the way, I'm a 71 year old retired mechanic and even I'm having fun with them.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-23
Votes: 12
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I've been a user of linux based systems since it first arrived on the scene. MX Linux has been the best I've used so far. I love the Xfce desktop. Its very stable, fast, highly customizable, and very resource frugal.
The major problem I have is with the upgrade process between major versions. It can be done but its a pain. Hopefully the team can address this issue.
I've tried the 25 beta 1 to get a sense of how it integrates systemd which a lot of newer software requires to work properly. Booting into systemd with version 23.6 is an iffy proposition.
I use version 23.6 on 3 laptops and 2 desktops. One desktop is an Intel i3 and the other is an Intel i7 and its hard to tell the difference in speed between the two.
Keep up the good work!
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-20
Votes: 17
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I’ve been using MX Linux for several years now on both my desktop and my laptop for everyday tasks, development work, and a bit of gaming. It’s an awesome distribution.
What I especially like is that it’s a real Debian, enhanced with lots of small graphical tools that make tasks normally done in the command line much easier. I also love that it’s based on Xfce — my favorite desktop environment, no matter how powerful (or not) the machine it’s running on.
NVIDIA driver integration is excellent, which is pretty rare on Linux. Even if you want to install them directly from the NVIDIA repositories, it’s all set up and supported. The team, though small, is very responsive. The few bugs I reported were fixed really quickly.
The package installer offers a ton of options, including proprietary software from third-party repositories — super convenient — as well as Flatpak and backports.
Its weaknesses are the same as Debian’s: it’s stable, but you shouldn’t expect to get the very latest versions of libraries and software. Another drawback is the lack of a built-in upgrade process between major versions. It’s doable, but a bit tricky. Fortunately, it’s easy to create a list of installed packages using a built-in utility and reinstall them just as easily after reinstalling the system.
For laptops, power management setup could be made easier. I managed to get much better battery life by tweaking TLP, but you have to dig into some pretty obscure config files.
Aside from those few flaws, it’s an excellent system. I’ve tried a lot of distributions, and MX Linux is one of the very few that I’ve truly enjoyed.
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Version: 25-beta1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-19
Votes: 15
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Using their newest beta release: Infinity, KDE edition, and I must say it's technically helps recalling my good old memories of windows 7 and 10. The new wallpapers are beautiful, the one I like is the blue infinity that kinda looks like the old windows 10 wallpaper. About the usage, everything works, and finally they made the right choice of making KDE a systemd only iso, cause Plasma has many moving parts that required systemd, and now finally MX supports it out of the box. I'm gaming mostly, and I have Nvidia, everything is going smooth Wayland and Plasma. So if people looking for a way, cause of the windows 10 EOL few days ago, MX KDE is the way. You will never have to open the terminal, I guarantee you that, cause MX Linux has their most useful stuff: MX Tools. It's basically a windows 7 control panel but better. And it makes every command for you in the background so all u see is a nice GUI. 10/10 operating system. And the snapshot tool omg is another good stuff. You can basically clone your current OS and install it over the same programs and stuffs to your friends and family. Even wallpaper stays if you tell it so. 10/10 I say, 10/10! Installer? Very detailed, and very easy with lots of useful stuff like reinstalling MX but keeping your personal datas even if its on same partition. Yepp. Or zramswap helper and LUKS setup is cool also! And now their swap setup is smarter than Debian's cause it actually scales it to your current RAM. These guys are true hackers (in a good way) and know what theyre doing
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Version: 25-beta1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-19
Votes: 5
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Using their newest beta release: Infinity, KDE edition, and I must say it's technically helps recalling my good old memories of windows 7 and 10. The new wallpapers are beautiful, the one I like is the blue infinity that kinda looks like the old windows 10 wallpaper. About the usage, everything works, and finally they made the right choice of making KDE a systemd only iso, cause Plasma has many moving parts that required systemd, and now finally MX supports it out of the box. I'm gaming mostly, and I have Nvidia, everything is going smooth Wayland and Plasma. So if people looking for a way, cause of the windows 10 EOL few days ago, MX KDE is the way. You will never have to open the terminal, I guarantee you that, cause MX Linux has their most useful stuff: MX Tools. It's basically a windows 7 control panel but better. And it makes every command for you in the background so all u see is a nice GUI. 10/10 operating system. And the snapshot tool omg is another good stuff. You can basically clone your current OS and install it over the same programs and stuffs to your friends and family. Even wallpaper stays if you tell it so. 10/10 I say, 10/10! Installer? Very detailed, and very easy with lots of useful stuff like reinstalling MX but keeping your personal datas even if its on same partition. Yepp. Or zramswap helper and LUKS setup is cool also! And now their swap setup is smarter than Debian's cause it actually scales it to your current RAM. These guys are true techies and know what theyre doing
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-19
Votes: 3
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MX Linux is my daily driver and even using it on my gaming PC, very clean Xfce desktop, no issues upgrading, everything is smooth and reliable. My opinion is this distribution is the goldie locks zone using the advanced hardware support, everything is user friendly in changing the system and the MX package installer has everything any type of user will ever need. The MX tool set are the best I've ever seen.
All network options work, ethernet, wifi, sound mixer, installing Nvidia drivers are painless if you're into gaming.
'Hands down the best distro I've ever used.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-10
Votes: 5
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I'm a NOOB in Linux but have delved in a few distro's but the last was Mint XIA on a Lenovo 81CW with 4GB ram 2-1 with Touch screen and a Pentium Gold processor. With XIA the touchscreen did not work but with libretto it worked from the get-go. Libretto is so much faster then XIA in all functions/applications so I can share this 2-1 with my 4 Y.O. granddaughter so she can play/learn GCompris. Took a chance with MX after all the reading trying to find a Distro that would work with TS and everywhere said if you've got a distro with an up-to-date kernel they should all work. NOT! Just installed on a DELL Precision M4800 as Dual Boot so after a couple years of trying minimum of 5-7 distros I've settled.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-10-10
Votes: 0
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I am currently using another distro but have used MX Linux for many years. The computer I have is not new but has an I5 processor and 16GB ram. The video card is a RTX 1020, an older but reliable graphics card. I have been currently running Zorin OS and could not be happier. It just looks better and I understand that most users are running MX Linux not just for its ease of use but for the hardware reasons. I still give it an 8 out of 10 rating but Zorin has been running error free, looks great, and runs all the programs that I use on my computer without issues. The interface is a custom version of GNOME and it runs great and is better than the original GNOME. MX Linux has something that many other distros lack and that is the ability to create snapshots of the OS. It remembers all your settings and you have the choice of just backing up the OS and settings or all that and your files as well. Its without a doubt, a good choice for anyone whether experienced or not.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-03
Votes: 39
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One of the few distros that always installed themselves without errors booting the installation media, the installation process and the installed distro booting itself.
It inherits all the standard Linux issues of all distros (e.g. app permission granularity, huge kernel, excessive layering, etc.), but it's my favourite distro, at the moment, and I even prefer it to Arch and derivatives, lately.
MX Linux, at the moment (23.6) is not as up to date as some other distros (e.g. kernel versions, KDE ones etc.), but it uses more stable versions (with its own tweaks and configuration), so it may be a better choice.
Only Debian 12 comes close, but it's not quite at the level of MX Linux for smooth use experience (fewer bugs) and MX Linux also has easier access to newer software; however with Debian 13 things may have changed and the difference may be smaller, now (but I haven't had a chance to test Debian 13 extensively, yet).
When MX Linux 25 is launched, though, I hope it's gonna be even more advanced than Debian 13 on software.
I always had errors with all the other mainstream distro I tried in the last few decades or so and the only other distros that never misbehaved during installation were one text based and one graphical, both in the '90s.
I use custom PCs, so I can't expect the best integration with drivers and the likes, but none of the errors I got were due to hardware faults and drivers were working on other kernels, so it should have been possible to install without workarounds or juggling with consoles and manual tweaks.
I am not going to comment on looks and customising options, because they are subjective and you can tweak any distro to any look and layouts (within reason), while I choose distributions based on structural differences (i.e. atomic updates, what init system they use, how they control the system and processes etc.). For example, MX Linux can use systemd or not.
As usual, your mileage can vary.
PS: Of course most/all Linux distros are miles ahead of any mainstream commercial excuses for a desktop/workstation/server "OSs" (particularly the top 3 and all their versions/derivatives).
Thanks to all who makes it possible!
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-10-03
Votes: 0
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After achieving good results from MX 18.3 and 19.4 and less so from the 21.x series, I have been greatly disappointed with the latest releases. I have tried to install MX 23.2 multiple times on my Lenovo Thinkpad T490 (32 GB/500 MB) and MX 23.3 on my Dell Latitude 7490 (64 GB/2.0 TB).
Bugs appeared even before I could get the install set up the way I wanted. I could not restart or shutdown from the desktop and had to use the ON/OFF button to restart. It kept going back to the login screen. The options in the upper right corner of the screen were grayed out and inoperable. Again, an infinite loop became apparent at that point with no way out.
The only way I could install 23.3 was to do an upgrade step by step from MX 21.3 to 23.0, then to 23.1, 23.2 and finally 23.3. This is really a ludicrous way to do things and another statement for the poor state of today's Linux landscape.
Also, MX it is very dated, especially the ugly, notorious installer, and it has become a real memory hog compared to earlier releases. Just like so many other Linux distros, it has fallen off dramatically, especially since 19.4, which I believe was their very best work.
I have been having so much more success and satisfaction with Ubuntu 24.0 with Snaps removed and registered the Ubuntu Pro option on three of my five laptops with updates until 2036. Linux Mint and LMDE have also both stood the test of time. I plan to be using all three of them for the foreseeable future.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-02
Votes: 18
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I just LOVE it - thx MX-Team!!!!
... coming from Windows this is so easy and good - to me even a lot more comfortable than Linux Mint.
I is NOT as fancy, but still beautiful, plain VERY functional!!! hadn*t guessed that.
Installation of MX Linux, Just WOW, honestly - fast, easy and smooth - honestly a joy !
Installing software after system installation- easy and big variety!
Whole system very intuitive!! Excellent documentation and help for starters too.
... bye bye windows :-)
JUST GREAT - thx again!!!
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-10-02
Votes: 0
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I tried MX-23.6.1_x64 KDE; installation was pretty simple and quick. After installation, my wireless Logitech keyboard wasn't recognized and started printing completely incorrect characters. Because of this, I couldn't update any software because I couldn't enter the password. I also couldn't change the keyboard configuration because I couldn't enter the required password. I had high expectations for this version of MX with KDE, but in the end, it was a terrible experience and a huge waste of time.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-29
Votes: 13
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I give it a 10 out of 10 because it is a better debian in that it makes debian into a user friendly operating system. I have installed and used several linux types over the years and the one I have used in a production environment is MX/Mepis. I liked others such as plain debian stable, debian testing(sid), Mint etc. All linux versions are affected by developer philosophy and preferences. A big issue for me is that many of the permissions issues that create hurdles in other systems are handled or a way is provided to handle them in MX. In particular networking is better. This makes it usable more quickly than others. If you want to use it productively then it's hard to go wrong with MX.
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Version: 25-beta1
Rating: 3
Date: 2025-09-24
Votes: 0
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I tried 25 beta 1 of KDE - Installed and ran fine, but when I tried the nvidia installed it crashes every time. I then tried to download MX-25-Xfce_ahs and it comes of with error bad shim signature and error you need to load the kernel first. ???? I redownloaded and installed to a different flash drive and same problem. I even booted to Mx 25 KDE and made the iso from there and it refuses to the system. I will try MX-25_XFce_ash_sysvinit_beta1_ 64 next although not familiar with that version that makes it different.
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Version: 25-beta1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-23
Votes: 16
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I too downloaded and installed MX-25_Xfce_ahs_sysvinit_beta1_x64. It runs on a 2TB portable USB hard drive connected to HP 8GB, Intel I3 CPU dual core processors laptop (distro-hopping only). I selected the whole partition as a install option. It ran without any issues. I checked Gparted afterwards, it setup a 250 MB EFI boot partition with the remainder of the 2TB with an ext4 partition. I was able to installed Firefox-ESR, Librewolf, and Torbrowser-launcher from the MX Welcome screen. I was also able to uninstall Firefox from the MX Welcome screen.
The only problem I encountered was with the wallpaper not changing every 10 minutes in random order. i did not change it manually, I am waiting to see if an update will fix this. I updated this MX beta version without any issues. Everything works as a beta version should.I will run this as a test daily driver and upgrade to MX 25 AHS XFCE SysV edition when it comes available.
Thank you for the fine support and work you put in this MX version. Keep up the good work !!!
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Version: 25-beta1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-22
Votes: 16
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Down loaded and installed MX-25_Xfce_ahs_sysvinit_beta1_x64. No problems out of the box. I have followed the Forum in comments about MX-25 and find other users having problems, but this particular BETA is without any on my computer. I have no complaints or advice considering my experience. It is stable and well put together. I would not use SystemD. Having tried it on Debain 13, it has not proven efficient or fast as they suggest. Having run MX Xfce ahs for awhile I found it covers all of the modern computer's initial drivers for the hardware.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-19
Votes: 26
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MX Linux Is stable, and well made.
It is more than a spin of Debian, It is a reimagined desktop,
here what it have.
1. the mx tools ( a graphical tools that makes any user a power user )
2. a very polish XFCE system.
3. the Light weight system due to the fact it is based on the xfce environment, yet MX Linux is a complete system with all the essentials and the tools.
4. the many tools like boot loader fixed, graphic NVIDIA installer, and the MX App Store ( which is a not flashy but perhaps the best app store i ever used) , also MX Linux still have the synaptic package manager as well.
5. MX Linux Like Debian is solid.
I been an MX Linux user for a long time using it on older and limited machines mostly, but recently I moved it to one of my production machines and I am so glad i did, for my computer is 3 years old but MX linux made it a super computer that is stable and light yet with no sacrifices.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-09-09
Votes: 27
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I entered the Linux world with great curiosity, and MX Linux was the second distro I wanted to try. Having abandoned the first one due to unresolved graphical issues, I installed this one with KDE Plasma, and it was love at first sight, due to its ease of use and practicality. Its tools are very effective and useful; in short, I can't live without it. Wherever I tried it, my MX live stick worked perfectly. There are certainly other distros more appealing for various reasons and different tastes, but I always end up saying: what do I do without MX's graphical tools? I highly recommend using it for newbies and those unfamiliar with the command line shell. Easy, stable, secure, intuitive, customizable, very simple snapshots and therefore the ability to backup the entire system... Here are all the advantages of MX, backed by the solidity of Debian.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-09-08
Votes: 3
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This is my second review, I have been using MX AHS for a few years not.
The good: stable, very fast, all packages I have tried from their repo are well done with clean install. The UX is (KDE) is generally awesome.
The bad: After the point upgrade from 23.5 to 23.6 bugs in discover drove my system into the ditch. Had to reinstall to eventually recover. Bug happens but discover is the package pointed to by the upgrade notifications system, it should work. Not an MX issue exclusively, other distros report problems. Time for a change.
More good. Following the little mishap, tried 2 other distros, they suffered from funky UX with low productivity to obvious problems with localization. In comparison, none of that type of error in MX.
Some more good. The forums are good, there is an enormous amount of goodwill on display. Also, I used the MX tools to install the notoriously troublesome NVIDIA drivers and it worked flawlessly.
All in all, I am sticking with it. Well done.
P.S. To bypass the discover problems, the initial upgrade (big batch) should be done via apt-get. It just works and it is really fast. I also accidentally blew out my dual boot windows partition but this was just a minor inconvenience.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-06
Votes: 7
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MX has always been PERFECT for me. I have used it since 19 on eeePC 2G ram. And newer laptops.
I like that it has OPTIONAL systemd.
BTW Fcitx5 IS clearly available for MX. Just do a web/AI search!
To install and configure Fcitx 5 on MX Linux, use the MX Package Installer to search for and install fcitx5 and its associated language modules, such as fcitx5-mozc for Japanese. Then, run im-config from the terminal to launch the configuration wizard and select Fcitx 5 as your input method engine, followed by logging out and back in to complete the setup
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-09-03
Votes: 0
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With Windows 10 support ending, I've been considering migrating to Linux. After researching various options, I found Fedora and Arch too complex for a beginner like myself.MX Linux seemed less complicated and stable, so I thought it might be suitable for a novice like me and decided to try it.
However, it appears MX Linux still hasn't implemented Fcitx5, even in its latest version.
As I'm not from an English-speaking background, this is regrettable. It seems I have no choice but to explore other migration options, which is very disappointing.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-09-03
Votes: 28
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MX Linux is the only distribution I recommend to absolute beginners. Whilst its based on Debian its amazing array of tools really defines it as being an operating system in its own right. So much truly hard work and thought has gone on here to make it as easy as possible for newcomers to circumvent issues with GRUB/boot loader failures, kernel panic and a raft of other complex technical issues with a USB stick and few simple clicks from a GUI interface.
More GUI tools inside the OS make tasks like back up, personalisation/theming and installing popular everyday use software, such as Chrome or Firefox browsers and office suites, absurdly easy. There's also a forum which I have used that's extremely friendly and helps beginners with other issues or concerns they may encounter.
What I also like about MX is its not strictly speaking systemd, they emulate it but use init most of the time. That said, again if you want systemd, they offer yet another tool, to enable it. MX is also one of the increasingly limited number of OS's to support 32 bit in addition to 64 bit offerings. Yes you can download 32bit versions of MX Linux OS for those really, really old laptops you have a sentimental soft spot for. Its a shame Mint does not offer this.
More than that, I like the fact MX Linux is predominantly light weight focused. They are clearly considering people who have older hardware they want to keep using but have found Microsoft no longer supports. The lightweight XFCE is the flagship for MX Linux but if that's not enough, you have Fluxbox desktop which is even lighter again. One the other hand, if you have a more modern system, they sensibly offer a sophisticated KDE Plasma option.
The only downsides I can see with MX Linux are somewhat subjective and reflect my personal bias. I'm a Cinnamon desktop user and I would like to see that desktop option implemented in MX as its very stable and nice to use. I also don't like the vertical panel that's a default in MX XFCE. Yes, I know you can place it along the bottom of your screen with some work but why not set that as "default". I find this choice on their part eccentric.
Perhaps the only other obvious downside to MX is you may not learn much about Linux. That said, for someone who just wants to use Linux and isn't interested in what's going on under the hood, as is the case with, I suspect, most Microsoft or Apple end users, its a fantastic free alternative, that respects your privacy and works on older and newer hardware alike.
In summary, MX Linux is a fantastic choice for beginners and people who just want an operating system that works on older and newer hardware without any technical fuss.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-28
Votes: 32
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I am running MX Linux 23.6 using XFCE.
The system is fast and feels really light weight.
I have a old computer so that really helps.
I am a Linux beginner, but the included MX tools makes the system easy to use right from start.
I have tried Linux Mint and Lubuntu, but MX Linux feels even faster and has all the features I need.
I come from Windows 10 and I mainly use my computer for office work and browsing.
Thank you MX Linux for making this.
My hardware:
Laptop: HP elitbook 2560P
CPU: i7-2620M
Ram: 8GB (DDR3-SDRAM 1333 MHz)
iGPU: HD Graphics 3000
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-08-23
Votes: 0
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MX used to be a decent distro but on the last releases has shown a lack of polish and care that, in my honest opinion, makes it totally unreliable.
It uses sysvinit, which seems ok; but, while it does use Debian repos, there are several packages that demand enabling a service that just won't work. For example, input-remapper is unusable on sysvinit sessions. There are several other examples.
Also, the maintainers have done a poor job on their ISO's. Their most recent one for the KDE version was utterly broken. I could not get a graphical interface booting it. After that, they released a fixed monthly snapshot, keeping the older corrupted ISO version for download.
Finally, there is no secure boot support. While it seems somewhat irrelevant, that is unjustifiable considering that Debian, its base distro, does have that out of the box.
The documentation seems ok, but it is filled up with grammatical errors, which shows a lack of care.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-22
Votes: 6
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let me start with the few cons,
1. I wish MX Linux have an easier proxy setting, for I was not able to run my internet in a proxy setting except through firefox ( this is not just an MX Linux issue).
2. On very old hardware it was hard to wake the computer if it to go to sleep, I simply disabled that feature.
The pros..
1. reliable I ran MX Linux for years on many machines and I can't think of a significant issue.
2. the MX tools, which make you a power user and allow you to config the system as you please.
3. The lightness of the system, I install it on 15, 18, 11 years old systems and never got disappointed.
4. support for old hardware features that is no longer in support, like older trackpads for example.
while no Linux system is perfect, MX Linux does the work, it is a stable and powerful distro
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-08-22
Votes: 2
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My daily system on most of my machines is Linux Mint. I got an 16 year old laptop with a M9600 Nvidia GPU. Most distributions do not support too old hardware. I tried different debian based distribution which are designed for older machines. I also tried MX Linux which runs fine on the old laptop LG P310 which was introduced in 2009. I replaced the old HDD with a SSD and the reaction time was sufficient short. I was surprised to find a comfortable installer for legacy Nvidia GPUs. The installation went very easy and after a reboot the Nvidia driver was working without problems. Very well done, MX team !! For older machines I can recommend MX Linux which has some very comfortable tools.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-21
Votes: 7
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After more than two years of using MX Linux, I can only say positive things. It’s stable, dynamic, easy to use, and doesn’t lack tools or a software center to enhance a distro that feels complete right from the first boot. The Debian repositories and the ability to test new kernels make it a truly appealing distro for the average user and ready to use out of the box. Its lightweight nature and completeness make MX Linux one of the best distros ever made.An excellent and powerful linux distro.You have to give it a try and there will be no lack of satisfaction. The synchronisation between pc and usb is excellent.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-08-20
Votes: 0
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After using MX Linux from version 17.1 through the latest versions, I've found that 19.4 locks up about 4 to 5 times per hour, version 23.3 locks up a few seconds after bootup. I've used the xfce version, it freezes less but still enough that using that software is not worth the frustration of freeze-ups. I have erased all my bootup disks, and will be using another distro. Due to having to shutdown my PC using hard power off, all the boot drives (SSDs) are corrupted. Overall, my experience of MX Linux is it’s buggy, slow and has been a pain because of so many errors - trying to update the system and software, trying install and uninstall problems, it’s a frustrating mess, and not worth your time at all to use.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-14
Votes: 4
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hey everyone
I had to switch to linux because my old tablet didnt run with the windows 11 updates.
while most channels recommanding you to go with zorin os or cinamon,
both of them just look like a windows wanna be systems with with less friendly installation process.
After trying out more than 10 live versions of decant linux distros i tried the mx and when it comes to mx linux the whole installation process was simple and straightforward if you are coming from windows the GUI is vey friendly and familiar
runs great with old software or low end tablets.
anyone who want a modern look system and high perfomance should look no further :)
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-10
Votes: 66
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MX Linux is a solid desktop Linux distro for those wanting something from the Debian family but with more utilities and newer kernels and better hardware support than stock Debian stable.
MX stands out for its MX Tools.
Especially the MX Snapshot utility makes it possible to (very) easily create a live USB (with or without user environment), with an installer. This makes it great for fast deployment.
The installer is very suited for (LUKS) encrypted installs on a laptop, without the need for LVM.
BTRFS can very easily be installed with @ (root) and @home, so Timeshift lets you revert to an earlier state.
And all this out of the box.
For the most part it is Debian (bookworm), with the Debian repositories. On top of that it has MX repository.
MX team Keep up the good work!
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-06
Votes: 11
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Standard desktop environment with enough non-Englsh/Chinese language support,
without uncustomizable bloated systemd.
For full CJK keyboard support, you still need the X11 server, which also enables mature an stable VNC remote desktops for headless servers such as Raspberry Pi home networks. I am running headless file servers with remote desktops.
The installer was buggy and broken, but mostly worked fine. I had to chmod the EFI directories in order to install MX Linux as my third OS, in order to work around the "unwritable error" bug.
This version is shipped with popular browsers such as librewolf, chromium and brave, installed from network.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-08-05
Votes: 0
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MX used to be a great distro but on the last releases has shown a lack of polish and care that, in my honest opinion, makes it unreliable.
It uses sysvinit, which seems ok; but, while it does use Debian repos, and not Devuan's ones, there are several packages that demand enabling a service that just won't work. For example, input-remapper is unusable on sysvinit sessions. There are several other examples.
Also, the maintainers have done a poor job on their ISO's. Their most recent ISO for the KDE Plasma version was utterly broken, what was acknowledged by them. I could not get a graphical interface booting it. After that, they released a fixed monthly snapshot, keeping the older corrupted ISO version for download.
Finally, there is no secure boot support. While it seems somewhat irrelevant, that is unjustifiable considering that Debian, its base distro, does have that out of the box.
The documentation seems ok, but it is filled up with grammatical errors, which shows a lack of care.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-08-04
Votes: 6
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MX is my working OS now, I am not a pro, just a long time Linux user (since 1998).
I am not using Mint because it don't have a KDE release. After using Kubuntu for 3yrs I decided to give a try on MX KDE.
After 3 months... I regret nothing...
MX has the same level of Mint "smoothness", not a single problem until now.
The defaults (software and configuration) show a special care with stability, security and freedom (no Snaps or Appimages imposed by default)...
Only flaw (small!) is the MX tools organization and layout, it gives a "chaotic" feeling.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-01
Votes: 13
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Installed the KDE desktop version of 23.6 on my computer and was pleasantly surprised of how smooth and responsive the system is. All my devices connected automatically including my scanner. Normally I would have to connect my printer and scanner by ip address over wi-fi. But MX connected them automatically. This was a pleasant surprise. All my software installed and are functioning as they should.
The only negative was the option to boot to system D does not work, but is not a biggie, as the system is fully functional in SysVinit mode.
Highly recommend...
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-08-01
Votes: 12
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Best general use distribution in my opinion. Strong, stable, and versatile. Debian based so it's familiar to most users. Probably not the most new-user friendly, but still accessible for those who go in without fear. Best point: It doesn't try to be Windows. Worst point: Not everything is intuitive. Honorable mention: A Raspberry Pi distribution is available and works well on RPi 5.
It is available with KDE Plasma, but the basic install is Xfce. I know Plasma is more popular with some people, but Xfce really isn't any less flexible. Perhaps just a little harder to configure. But this is true of most distributions. If you want absolute lightweight you can run Fluxbox, or even Mate. I think Xfce is just a better compromise.
Perhaps the best feature is the collection of MX Tools, most of which come directly from Antix. They make system administration easy.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 3
Date: 2025-07-24
Votes: 0
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Pros:
Very good apps manager with great selections of apps that are optimized for MX Linux
Polished look and finish.
Cons:
In high demand CPU usage, it hangs and freezes on my Dell Intel Xeon 4Ghz desktop tower running multiple Firefox tabs while watching videos.
VLC playback doesn't work smoothly or at all.
nVidia driver is outdated.
I don't recommend it, after testing it for a few days. I am now switching back to Xubuntu. It may not have as good as package manager as MX Linux but it seems to work without any of the cons above.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-23
Votes: 32
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I cannot speak highly enough of MX Linux (XFCE). Every aspect of it, from installation through configuration to function, are so close to perfection that I cannot think of anything to criticise.
In addition to the excellent performance and speed of this OS, I am also impressed by its stability.
While I used Mint when running my company I am now retired and found that Mint was prone to freezing on my older hardware. So as I mainly use my computers for communication and entertainment I have switched entirely to MX.
I will add that the MX forum is very reactive should anyone need assistance with any aspect of installation or operation of this OS.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-18
Votes: 8
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MX Linux has the potential to be the perfect distro.
Here’s why:
MX Package Installer: It organizes popular apps into categories, which is super handy, and simplifies Debian’s complex Synaptic package manager. It’s a real time-saver.
XFCE Desktop: XFCE is my top choice when it comes to desktop environments, but the MX Linux Deksbar panel is vertical by default. This almost made me reconsider the distro entirely. After a lot of tweaking and trial and error, I was able to modify it to resemble the LXQT or LXDE desktop environments, which I love.
nVidia Installer: It includes an easy-to-use installer for updating from the Nouveau driver, if needed, making graphics management straightforward.
Before customizing the XFCE panel, I’d rate the distro an 8/10. But after my tweaks? Definitely a solid 10.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-17
Votes: 17
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I'm using Linux for over 6 years. I had an old LAP top with 1 GB of Ram memory, so I used Antix about 2 years until I bought a new and stronger lap cannon. Antics worked very well on my old Lap Top. With the new LAP cannon, I wanted to try new distributions, so I installed Linux Mint LMDE 5, but LMDE 5 crashed after 2 months of use when a new kernel was update. I moved to Linux Mint based on Ubuntu and he worked well for almost 2 years when he also collapsed during the Kernel update. I went to Debian 12 with Gnome de and I used it for 2 years and never crashed but I erased it by mistake. At that time I looked at MX Linux because I was interested in his tools. I'm not a fan of XFCE so I wanted to try the MX KDE version. KDE is not my favorite desktop environment but in a combination of MX + KDE it looked great. I liked that combination a lot. I switched to Systemd and I stayed at the X11 window manager. The MX KDE pleasantly surprised me and now my main district I use everyday, really nice looking, doing great and it is incredibly fast.
All Praise for the MX team!
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-01
Votes: 34
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MX Linux is light weight and still have all the functions I need.
I am using a old laptop with a i5-4200M and it feels snappy and runs fine.
I have tried Linux Mint XFCE and Linux Lite, but they are not really light.
MX Linux is alot snappier.
Also, MX Linux looks great in my view.
I have changed a few things, like the task bar, but other than that MX Linux has the best looking XFCE version I have ever seen!
So for me MX Linux is the perfect combo of light weight and easy to use and it just works out of the box.
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Version: 21.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-07-01
Votes: 35
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MX Linux Review
MX Linux is fast, efficient, and remarkably easy to install. Right out of the box, it delivers a smooth and responsive experience, even on older hardware. I’ve been using it on a not-so-recent notebook, and I’m genuinely impressed by how well it performs. Previously, I was using Linux Mint with the MATE desktop environment, which was good—but MX Linux with XFCE feels noticeably quicker and more lightweight.
What really stands out is the polish of the default configuration. Everything just works. The system tools provided by MX are intuitive and helpful, especially for users who might not be comfortable diving into the terminal for every little tweak. It also comes with a solid range of pre-installed software, making it usable from the get-go without feeling bloated.
The community support is also worth mentioning. The MX Linux forums are active and friendly, and most problems I encountered were already addressed in detail by other users.
While some might prefer flashier desktop environments, I personally appreciate that MX sticks with XFCE by default. It strikes the right balance between performance and usability. I don’t want to spend time experimenting with what desktop environment will or won't work well—I want a system that just runs reliably, and MX does exactly that.
If you're looking for a stable, responsive Linux distro that breathes new life into older machines, MX Linux is absolutely worth trying. It’s now my daily driver, and I couldn’t be happier with the switch.
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Latest Reviews
Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 3
Date: 2026-03-09
Votes: 0
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I have been using MX Linux on and off for 15 years or so. Back then it was a blazing fast Xfce distro with great tools.
It still has amazing tools, and the killer feature is the snapshot of your system, saved as a compressed ISO, that you can put on a usb stick to reproduce your system on dissimilar hardware. That is truly awesome.
I recently installed the KDE version of MX Linux 25.1, with systemd. I am using the liquorix kernel meta-package.
I run it on a custom-built desktop with intel i-7 9th gen CPU, 16 GB of DDR4, and a NVMe SSD. Oh, and a Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, which I bought for running local LLMs, but I almost never use it.
At the end of the day, with MX Linux 25 I got a working system, with a good set of software and sane defaults. It works. But it boots slowly, and my Windows 11 VM, running under KVM-Qemu with virt-manager, is relatively slow and unresponsive, as compared to running the same VM on a Kubuntu 24.04 host.
The wallpaper is kind of meh. Some previous versions of MX had really brilliant wallpaper; this one doesn't. The aesthetics are generally kind of meh. The tools are better than ever, no distro comes close to MX in that area, but all in all, I am disappointed with what I got.
Could be it's not the distro, maybe I did something wrong, or just have an unlucky combination of software and settings and hardware, but like I said, I am not a newcomer to MX Linux, I sort of know my way around, and I was hoping for better.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-03-09
Votes: 3
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MX-Linux v25.1 runs well on a MacbookAir-2014. It was the best choice of several popular Linux OS versions.
The WiFi was detected as MX was booted from a Live version on a USB.
However it took 3 or 4 tweaks to get it working. 1- edit the Grub on the USB with “intel_iommu=off” to detect the SSD. 2- run Boot repair from the USB to overcome the first boot error and 3- to get the webcam working run “99-install-facetime-camera.sh. Up and going its fast and there’s a good repository of applications.
The ability to run a Live version with Persistence from a USB is a great tool, although its not a secure boot with a password, so I doubt I'd put a mail server or social media on the USB.
MX was also installed on an old HP laptop and tested on a 3 yr old Lenovo laptop. Both detected the hardware and worked well.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-03-07
Votes: 14
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MX Linux 25.1 Xfce is a fantastic operating system for low-end hardware, especially when paired with Debian GNU/Linux 13's backports. Linux kernel 6.18.12, LibreOffice 26.2, and a bunch of other upgrades are all running perfectly.
My low-end Intel Core i3 U380 netbook with 4 gigabytes of RAM is running extremely well with MX Linux. The ability to enable zram during the install is a great help with such a low amount of RAM, and in day to day use the machine has never swapped out to swap file on the SSD.
A great OS for my lowly POS.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-03-03
Votes: 21
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To put it simply, it's the perfect OS. Seriously.
User Experience...10/10
Performance.........11/10
Security...................x/y (variable)
Customization....... 9/10
Included Software..9/10
Overall..................10/10
My first experience with MX Linux blew me away with how well it just worked. Maybe my expectations were just low, but it still surprised me greatly. Overall it's incredibly stable, and runs exceptionally well for very low end hardware! I had absolutely no problems surfing the web, playing games, and doing my development projects. I believe a wrong option I picked during installation caused a boot problem, but MX comes with a "Boot Repair" which immediately fixed the issue. Throughout all my Linux experiences I don't think I've seen an OS that makes it THAT EASY to fix issues like that! Boot Repair is one of many MX Tools that are included in the system which are very nicely put together. As someone who has a pet peeve against any sort of bloat, I actually mostly liked MX's included set of software. There are things I don't personally use, but others definitely will so I think it's fair. Configuration and personalization is super simple as well, besides the clock on the wallpaper which confused me a little bit. MX Linux's issues are VERY minimal, so I'd still call it the perfect operating system for sure.
MX's included wallpapers concern me a little bit though, as I believe a few of them are AI generated. It has absolutely no impact on the OS itself but it is a personal gripe of mine. Post installation is a breeze, but I think installing MX could be a little hard for new users, especially ones who aren't familiar with mount points but I suppose that's what the manual is for anyway.
With all that said, I could recommend MX to really anyone! I think it's absolutely perfect for general use, especially for under-powered computers. It's still outstanding beyond that!
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-03-01
Votes: 21
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Try MX-Linux. Why? It's the only one offering a killer feature like mx-snapshot and is based directely from debian stable.
MX-Snapshot: Imagine install MX within 5-20 minutes, depending how old your hardware is. Then you remove all the unnecessary software and install the software you need. Configure everything you wish. Copy all the data you like. Then comes the magic. Start MX-Snapshot with few clicks and this feature creates a bootable ISO file of your system. Bootable and installable on every PC and laptop, with complete different hardware. That's magic.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-26
Votes: 18
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I've used MX (and AntiX, Mepis) for years. I also have Cachy/Arch, Xubuntu, Fedora43 installed. MX is my fav. It just works, is fast (is why my fav GUI is XFCE on all Linux's I use, forget the fluff even though my PC is very fast). The repair tools especially BOOT REPAIR to fix grub issues is awesome. Also I recently switched from NVIDIA (is a pain to deal with when there's kernel updates for years) to Radeon AMD GPU and only MX and Cachy were able to detect the change and still work with my orig installs. If I was told to only have one Linux it would be MX. Also is why it's been at or near the top of DW ratings forever.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-02-25
Votes: 10
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Mx Linux is a great OOTB distro!
I'm always sceptical to try derivatives but it paid off.
The system is stable, extremely fast and a vast majority of software a few clicks away.
I did experience a problem right after install where it didn't install grub correctly, i booted with the live usb and did the boot repair which fized it. I am amazed at how well this distro works, for the first time in a long time GNU/Linux has me excited like my first time trying it over 20 years ago.
Thanks MX Linux team for this gem! I hope it sticks around forever!
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-21
Votes: 17
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L'unica Distro Linux che riesco ad installare su un iMac Intel datato 2007 e considerato "obsoleto", ma mi regala ancora grandi soddisfazioni. Il processo di installazione automatico è veloce e supera alla grande il limite del boot EFI a 32 bit, installando il Sistema con il Kernel a 64 bit. L'uso quotidiano del computer risulta gradevole e decente, senza problemi di blocchi o arresti anomali. L'esperienza di navigazione su internet è fluida, ma nel mio caso conta poco dato che le mie attività si concentrano su elaborazione grafica e fotografica, ascolto di musica, preparazione di testi.
Resta sempre altissima la possibilità di personalizzare il desktop e gli strumenti messi a disposizione da MX-Linux consentono di "vestire" il desktop a proprio piacimento. La base Debian è solida e si sente, aggiornamenti essenziali e mirati e stabilità complessiva eccellente. Non so per quanto tempo ancora sarò in grado di utilizzare questo computer che ha già venti anni (ma non li dimostra!) ma MX-Linux è una garanzia!
Hardware information: Apple iMac 20" 5,1 MA589LL A1207 - Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7400, 2,16 GHz, 4 GB RAM, SSD 512 GB, ATI Radeon X1600 128 MB GDDR3
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 8
Date: 2026-02-15
Votes: 10
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It's nice and fast on my ancient AMD-FX 8370, which is what I was looking for most because I number crunch on BOINC and need every computer possible to help things along (I even have my phone crunching numbers).
I've always been a KDE fan, but found KDE Plasma to be far too heavy for this old machine, since I did run KDE 3 and 4 on it, but that was some years ago and not nearly as bloated.
Anyway, I did try my Slackware 15.0 on it, but when I installed the Nvidia stuff, the system wouldn't boot except to a black screen.
I installed MX, which I've played around with before, just to try it out, but I really don't like the file manager(s) for XFCE, so, anyway, I installed it and it too rebooted to a black screen. Now I was kinda bummed, but willing to try one more time. So I did and again it booted to a black screen, but on a hunch, I alt-ctrl-del to get it to hopefully reboot again, and this time it did what it was supposed to do and booted to the log in screen.
I have now been running it for a week using *my* installed Firefox (not the one already on MX) as the security cam 24/7 so I can look over at teh screen anytime the driveway alarm goes off, and using Motion to record movement. It's working wonderfully. Still nice and peppy even using it for something like a security camera setup. I still don't care for the file manager (my ultimate favorite being Krusader) but I only use it to watch videos from the security cam and then delete or save to the cloud as needed, so it's just barely tolerable.
Anyone else wanting to use it on an old, slow system is going to be pretty impressed. It's fast and happy and you will be happy too.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-13
Votes: 26
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Coming from antiX some years ago.
After extensive distro hopping across various Debian derivatives and lightweight options, MX Linux 25.1 has proven to be an exceptional choice on my Lenovo IdeaPad S540 (Intel i7, integrated graphics, NVMe SSD). Installation from the live USB was straightforward, with full hardware detection on first boot: Wi-Fi (Intel AX201), Bluetooth, touchpad multi-touch gestures, keyboard Fn keys, suspend/resume cycles, and audio all functioned without any proprietary drivers or kernel tweaks. The standout feature is its out-of-the-box usability combined with solid performance. Powered by Debian 13 "Trixie" and the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel (with AHS editions offering Liquorix 6.16/6.18 for newer hardware), it idles at around 800mb ram, boots in about 8 seconds on SSD, and handles multitasking efficiently thanks to zRAM swap technology.
MX Tools — now rebuilt in Qt6 — are a highlight: the graphical package installer (with Nala support), MX Updater, Snapshot for system backups, and Cleanup tool make maintenance intuitive for beginners while empowering advanced users. Conky is pre-configured with locale-aware clock options, and the Whisker Menu in Xfce 4.20 offers instant search and refined animations. Documentation is comprehensive, covering dual-init support (systemd default with SysVinit switchable at boot), Secure Boot compatibility, and live-kernel-updater for seamless upgrades. On my S540, battery life improved noticeably with power management profiles, and multi-monitor setup worked flawlessly via Display settings. The only minor drawback is the visual style of some components, like the guided installer dialogs and certain MX Tools windows, which retain a somewhat dated GTK3/Qt5 aesthetic despite theme updates (MX Ease and MX Matcha). This is subjective and doesn't affect functionality — everything remains stable and responsive.
In summary, MX Linux 25.1 excels for me in hardware compatibility, lightness, and user guidance without overwhelming the terminal-phobic. It's a mature, no-fuss distro ideal for production use on a mid/normie laptop. After weeks of daily driving, it's my go-to — highly recommended for stability seekers.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-01-29
Votes: 22
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Using a spare laptop, Intel i7 1365u Raptor Lake P cores.
I've never properly used Mepis, but I was a huge fan,and still am of antX, starting with Lysistrata, (playing with Puppy started me on the path of playing with lightweight distros). So, when MX came out, I've spun it up quite a few times.
I really like the 25.1 version with KDE. Uses stable Deb kernel 6.12.63. Easy to install and setup. Comes with a nice kit of software out of the box that will meet all your basic computing needs. If you don't see your favorite application, you can grab it from Discover, the MX Package manager, or just use the terminal. Upgrading the kernel, changing the boot options, UEFI, etc are stupidly easy with MX Tools. Seriously, if you're a Windows user who has never used Linux, you could manage to find everything you need and tweak or fix it with ease. I haven't used the XFCE version yet but it should make Windows refugees feel right at home, (and it's probably even snappier than the KDE version,if that's possible),.
So far, it's stable with no driver issues with wifi, bluetooth, video, sound, etc. Wayland works well with the Intel hardware. Very snappy on modern hardware, and I do mean fast, Response times are better than Debian Trixie. As mentioned, I've taken MX for several spins before and really like this 25.1 version. I had some issues with earlier versions with AMD which were fixable, just odd because usually Linux distros play well with AMD. Overall, MX has always been a pleasure to use and has always worked quite well on older hardware. Linux Mint and Zorin are great distros for Windows users looking to switch to Linux, but I would also highly recommend MX Linux.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 1
Date: 2026-01-23
Votes: 0
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I’m using an Acer All in One PC with PU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7130U CPU @ 2.70GHz
GPU: Intel Corporation HD Graphics 620 (rev 02)
Memory: 3022MiB / 15908MiB and a Samsung SSD with 1 TB
MX Linux has actually always worked fantastically, my favorite OS for many years, always returning to this from distro hopping because everything, be it printers or anything else, always works right out of the box, straight away.
But I had to say goodbye to version 25.1 immediately after installation.
The installation itself, as always with MX Linux, was absolutely smooth, no problems at all.
These started after the first reboot.
Constant black screens lasting seconds during operation, without warning, without being able to reproduce them.
And always the fear that mails or other things might have disappeared after the display had lit up again.
Resource usage is much heavier than what it used to be years ago. Anything and everything good about MX Linux went down the drain.
Even after installing all the updates offered, the spooky behavior on MX Linux had not disappeared, so I was forced to switch to Linux Mint.
No idea where the bug could be…
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-22
Votes: 3
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This distro is great for my very old pc with 4GB RAM. I couldn't believe how fast it is comparing to Windows 10S, that I can't even upgrade to 11S. So, I decided to ditch Windows altogether. I'm glad I found MX Linux. It's fast and intuitive with many useful tools. It recognized all my hardware including the wireless adapter. The installation steps were a breeze. In addition, I don't have to spend hours removing bloatware like I did with Windows OS's. I wish I had mustered some courage earlier to switch to MX.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-22
Votes: 10
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What a pleasant surprise! I decided to use this distro for about a week before leaving this review. And I have to say, this Distro is dynamite. I tried this distro about 5-6 years ago and had some minor issues/bugs. Now revisiting the distro, I feel it is unmatched in the Debian based distro world. What I like the most, it recognises my system uses Intel drivers and it updates them periodically. That's something I haven't seen on other distros. At least in the Discover app store. The ease of uninstalling packages with MX package manager definitely simplifies things. Uninstalling apps the distro came with is a breeze. And it doesn't hurt the system at all. Reminds me of an immutable distro. I like the conky time widget preinstalled. I chose the KDE version. And plasma hasn't crashed once. Enabling flatpaks was simple through Discover. In my opinion, this distro deserves the top 1 spot. But hey, that's just my opinion. Hope this review is helpful to someone undecided and still distrohopping. This is my home now. No more distrohopping for me.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-01-22
Votes: 4
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MX Linux has established itself as one of the most user-friendly and efficient distributions within the Linux ecosystem. Its main appeal lies in its ease of use: both novice and experienced users can install and manage applications without complications thanks to its intuitive package manager and clear, well-organized installation wizards. Furthermore, MX Linux includes unique tools such as the snapshot feature, which allows for quick and reliable full system backups, providing an extra layer of security and peace of mind for those experimenting with configurations or updates.
This particular version corrects bugs present in the previous edition, improving system stability, overall performance, and compatibility with various desktop environments and hardware. The developers have optimized key components to deliver a smoother and more seamless system, something users have particularly noticed when performing everyday tasks or installing additional software.
Another strength of MX Linux is its efficient use of RAM. Even with full desktops and applications open, the system remains lightweight, fast, and responsive, making it ideal for computers with limited resources or older hardware. This combination of ease of use, improved stability, and resource efficiency makes MX Linux a reliable and versatile option for those seeking a robust, secure, and efficient Linux distribution without sacrificing the convenience and functionality offered by more modern and resource-intensive distributions.
In short, MX Linux offers a perfect balance of usability, performance, and efficiency, establishing itself as a highly recommended distribution for all types of users.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-22
Votes: 12
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This really is a great distro. I have it as one of 4 Distros on my HP 17000x HackTop. I also run it on my media machine as well. It is very stable. My media box has been up for 4 months, and my Hacktop only for 4 days because I missed noticing that my cord came unplugged.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-01-15
Votes: 14
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It is exactly what I was looking for in Linux. Allowed me to ditch windows. I am retired and 73. The tools made it easy for me to learn quickly. Excellent manual.
I have made live USB. My own system with Brave and home bank. I do not miss having to sign and wade thru AD's. I can take it anywhere. Back ups are snap shot updates a breeze. I am taking my email back with Brax mail online.
I tested it on a Lenovo N580 B960 Intel and 4 MB ram. AntiX 23 and MX both ran well. MX is my daily OS on a Dell 5558 with 6 MB ram.
I upgraded both with SSD drives for under $60,,00. For what I do it is smoke on the water! Computing is fun again.
I have a Chromebook Plus for anything Google. Its great if it want looking to pump AI and AD's
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-13
Votes: 1
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I started with the MX-23. I immediately liked it FOR its brevity, speed and absolute handling. You feel like the master of this system. I'm currently using the MX 25. This distribution is generally a fairy tale, there is not even a single word of comment or complaint. I gave up Windows because I fell in love with MX 25. This is the best software in all respects that I have come across.
Many thanks to all those involved in this wonderful result of human labor and the flight of creative thought.
Thank you, dear developers, from the bottom of my heart.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-13
Votes: 2
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Начинал с MX-23 cразу понравилось это ПО своей лаконичностью, быстродействием и абсолютной управляемостью. Чувствуешь себя хозяином этой системы. Сейчас пользуюсь MX 25. Этот дистрибутив вообще сказка, даже нет ни одного слова замечания или претензии. Отказался от Windows потому что полюбил MX 25. Это лучшее, по всем параметрам, ПО что встречалось мне.
Огромная благодарность всем причастным к этому прекрасному результату человеческого труда и полёту творческой мысли.
Спасибо Вам дорогие разработчики от всего сердца.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-12
Votes: 20
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I am very impressed with MX-25 XFCE, I find it stable and extremely fast and easy to configure with the MX tools supplied with the distribution.
The Installation process was one of the easiest and best i have used over the years , I only had to use the terminal in order to install the latest Nvidia drivers using ddm-mx ( MX's Nvidia tool) this was done using the development mode of ddm-mx by following this utube video 'ddm-mx: New Nvidia Developer Version Selection Feature', this allows me to currently use the very latest version 590.48.01 for gaming and video work (this is very fast and stable and took 5 mins to do, unlike some distributions that take forever and can be long winded.
I have only used for two weeks but it is now my main desktop, having tried all the other big distros over the years I wish i had pick this distribution from the start, very impressice distribution.
I would like to thank all the MX team and contributors for a job very well done.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-08
Votes: 27
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A robust Debian-based distribution, MX Linux provides a suite of powerful tools from the start. This foundation, along with access to Debian's enormous apt repository, results in a system that is flexible, stable, and user-friendly.
It is not a rolling release. In contrast to such distros, MX Linux offers proven stability and is not susceptible to breaking from experimental updates. It functions as a dependable workstation that requires minimal maintenance.
Having used Linux for more than two decades, I find it incomparable to Windows or macOS. No Linux distribution I have employed has ever included trojans, telemetry, or the business-model practices of large corporations.
While the majority of my systems operate on Debian Stable, my primary machine (a Ryzen 3700X, 64GB RAM, Colorful RTX 2060) runs MX Linux with the Liquorix kernel for enhanced performance.
The system does not suffer from performance degradation over time, remaining unobtrusive for the vast majority of its use.
My gratitude to the developers. Rest in peace, Jerry.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2026-01-03
Votes: 9
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As good as it is, it's mostly boring, and everything functions flawlessly. The problem, if you can even call it that, is the sheer predictability. You wake up, the coffee's already brewed (thanks, automated system!), the newsfeed is curated to your exact preferences (no surprises there!), and the self-driving car whisks you to work without a single unexpected detour. Even lunch is pre-ordered and waiting, perfectly portioned and nutritionally balanced. It's a dream, sure, but sometimes you just want the slightest hiccup, the tiniest glitch in the matrix, just to prove you're still alive and kicking. Maybe I should try ordering the *wrong* lunch tomorrow. Just to see what happens.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-01
Votes: 33
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I have been using MX Linux with Xfce for about 8 years, after experimenting with a dozen other distributions. What keeps me loyal is how effortlessly it adapts to my needs. It’s fast, unobtrusive, and gives me the freedom to work the way I want. Its exceptional reliability feels like a rock in stormy seas.
In my professional life I’m required to use Windows, and every time I return to MX Linux, it feels like coming home. The entire system is designed with stability and consistency in mind. Some might call it unexciting, but to me it’s the kind of dependable tool you can trust day after day.
The MX Tools deserve special praise. They make many tasks remarkably easy and streamline everyday system management. My sincere thanks and respect go to the development team for their outstanding work.
The community forum is another strong point: discussions are respectful, and it’s an excellent place to find help. Out of curiosity, I occasionally test other distributions in a virtual machine, but each time I’m reminded that I’ve already found the best fit for myself.
Installation is quick and straightforward, and I now deploy MX Linux as the standard operating system for my family members who value reliability, low maintenance, and freedom.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-01-01
Votes: 11
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I've tested countless distros over the last two decades, but MX Linux Xfce is truly in a league of its own. It serves as an incredible daily driver that feels "buttery smooth" and highly optimized. The stability is unmatched; unlike others, updates and package installations are seamless and never break the system. The included MX Tools are fantastic, making it approachable for beginners yet powerful. Compared to Mint, it is significantly faster and more responsive. This experience was so impressive it finally compelled me to write a review!
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-12-23
Votes: 5
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I was using Mepis some 15 years ago and I must admit MX Linux is a worthy successor that still feels the same way as Warren Woodford intended.
First and current impressions of MX linux are two: it is fast and it is boring.
The distro feels snappy, cursor is more responsive than Windows, it feels precise. One problems i had with multiple distros that there was some millisecond delays on the responses, I don't like that.
And it is boring, in a good way. It just works. It has everything. It is stable and was even in the beta. If you want to do something, it is easy to do. I am not 20 anymore and don't care of the latest version of all packages. Mostly it doesn't matter. I can install the newest versions on the few programs where it does matters, and the system I prefer to be stable and proven. Also gaming with Steam just works, didn't have to do anything special to run pretty modern games.
I am giving -1 points for Nvidia support, recent 2 kernels didn't boot to GUI with it so I had to buy a new AMD.
Partially joking... I was considering a GPU for some time already. AMD cards are better for support in general and for gaming on linux in higher resolutions in particluar. IDK if it was some interaction about the version of the proprietary drivers I was using with the kernel build or what, I didn't care. I had problems with Nvidia on other distros too and it is more the drivers than the distros. Anyway not booting at all is a little too much and deserves -1 IMO.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-22
Votes: 5
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MX KDE 25 only has Systemd, it doesn't have SysVinit, and it allows the user to choose between the Wayland or X11 protocol. In my opinion, Wayland is not fully ready for use yet because some programs that are important to me did not work on Wayland, and I couldn't find a replacement for them. That’s why I used MX KDE 25 with the X11 protocol.
Wayland will be the default protocol for KDE starting in 2027, just as it is in GNOME. Whether Wayland will advance enough in a year, we will have to see.
Wayland will work well on newer hardware and is being designed for it, but it probably won’t work on many older computers, which isn’t good. I have nothing against Wayland, but it is slowly being imposed on us, much like Systemd once was. I would like us to have a greater choice in the future about what we want to use on our Linux distributions.
I will continue to use MX KDE 23.6 SysVinit with the X11 protocol until support for it ends in summer 2028, and after that, I will see what to do next.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-21
Votes: 15
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Those who like XFCE based on Debian, MX Linux, is the best option. I tested three peripherals here and they all opened, including my Samsung HD that doesn't open in so many Debian-based distros. Excellent for students, lay users who are leaving Windows, very fast installation with many tools and programs. It is a Swiss Army knife in an XFCE environment, fast and for those who have 4 gigabytes of RAM it is an almost mandatory choice in the Linux world. There is no need to use the Terminal for anything. Your store is excellent and can even install new environments, it installs and uninstalls what it needs. The use of the XFCE version with SysVinit gives the computer performance. Excellent option.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-12-17
Votes: 2
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Nice sources list, makes it easier to install familiar packages. I prefer MATE, but can get by with the XFCE. Super stable in my case, and I use quite a few applications. So many little nice refinements makes it easy to use.
Much smoother than the previous version! Works well with all my radios.
I like it overall for simplicity and practical functions that MX Tools bring to the table. Other distros need to port them ASAP.
Mxlinux snapshot is a fantastic thing. Very useful USB formatting function, super easy to use.
All of my hardware work. Even some exotic drivers and codecs are there out of the box.
Very good so far.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-17
Votes: 9
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1- Best Stability (Debian)
2- Very Low Resources (XFCE)
3- Very Fast (MX and XFCE)
4- Great Hardware Support (MX)
5- Best Built-in Tools in Linux (MX)
6- Best Configuration Options (XFCE)
7- Simplicity and Versatility (XFCE)
8- Decent NVIDIA Drivers Support (MX)
Great blend of strengths from Debian and versatility from XFCE with useful tools from MX, make for a great package. MX 25 XFCE has been running very smoothly in a 9 year old XPS Dell desktop and several 5-9 year old Thinkpads with zero hiccups, providing the absolute best audio driver support I have found so far in Linux. Once Xfce was configured, and keybindings set up, the OS has completely disappeared in the background. Audio drivers was initially the reason I switched to MX from Mint (and I loved LMDE), but the speed and built in tools won me over. Currently it has become the hard to beat benchmark I judge anything else. I hope they keep it up, as I have no desire to distro hop
Highly Recommend!
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-12-15
Votes: 0
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Absolute junk.
After using MX Linux Xfce from version 19.4 through version 23.6, I've found that 23.6 locks up about 4 to 5 times per hour, version 25 locks up (freezes such that CTRL-ALT-DELETE does not restart the PC) 10 or 15 seconds after bootup. 25 freezes less but still enough that using that software is not worth the frustration of freeze-ups.
I have erased all my bootup disks, and will be using another distro. Due to having to shutdown my PC using hard power off -- all the boot drives (SSDs) are corrupted.
Overall, my experience of MX Linux is it’s buggy, slow and has been a pain because of so many errors- trying to update the system and software, install and uninstall problems, it’s a frustrating mess. And not worth your time at all to use.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-14
Votes: 13
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Much better than the previous version!
I use it as my first OS in my OM station. Works wel with all my radios.
I use MXLinux since 23.2 version and I like it overall for semplicity and practical funcions that there aren't in other distros.
Mxlinux snapshot is a fantastic thing. I have found the old Remastersys: Wonderful!
Very useful USB formatting funcion, very easy to use.
All of my hardware and periferials work fine immediatly. Even drivers for codec and interconnection for my ICOM IC-7100 radio were immediatly found and installed in "zero seconds" and they work well immediatly. On Windows You must download the drivers, install them and then connect the radio and turn on it... long time...
Many funcions and all works well.
Very Very good.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-12-13
Votes: 2
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The best thing is that you can save just your own version as an Image with all your favorite programs and settings..... I love it so you have more or less your own Ditribution you can setup very quick on an other machine.
I use it with KDE desktop imn my opinion the most flexible and futuristic Desktop. It would be better when KDE-Connect services are not blocked by the default firewall settings. But that was the only Problem i had in the beginning. I tested a lot of Linux Distributions (Fedora/SUSE/Ubuntu/Debian/Kali/Mint) in my opinion MX is the Best one.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-12-13
Votes: 6
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I have used mxlinux for several years. It is simple, fast and intuitive.
Mxlinux snapshot is a pleasure. You have your running system on a USB stick. So if anything goes really wrong, you boot the pc with your USB stick, make a backup of your latest data if you can see your data, and with minstall-launcher you can reinstall your system in a few minutes.
Synaptic has a lot of software to install in a very easy way.
I miss Gpxsee and firecapture.
It is easy to get a printer to work. Likewise WiFi and external screens.
To get sound in your system might be a bit tricky. Start soundmixer, go to Configuration and chose(in my case Digital stereo (HDMI)- output (mymxlinux is in danish, but I hope that my explanation of the menues is understandable).
Best regards Ove Overgaard and thank you very much for your efforts.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-12-03
Votes: 17
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Just installed MX Linux 25 Fluxbox SysVinit version OVER my old MX 23 Xfce version using a new "experimental" installation option. This in place of choosing an existing partition to replace when you have multiple installations. Also had the option to keep the /home directory, which made lots of things easier later. This was the best installation experience I've had in recent months!
I know there are some strange glitches re-using an old /home, at least for old .config directory (etc.) files but it's still a great time-saver. The most obvious glitch for me was when installing the Vivaldi browser and trying to import my old Brave browser bookmarks and such, Vivaldi considered that the Brave browser was currently "running" and wouldn't import the bookmarks from its .config info. I had an HTML bookmarks file already saved, so it wasn't a big problem, but it does point out possible issues. So far, that's the ONLY one. I presume TLP and Audacious were already installed in the MX Linux setup, but I still was surprised that they both were ready to go, already having my old configurations available.
The wealth of extra controls the MX folks put into this distro make it one of the best all-around that I've used (and am currently using).
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-25
Votes: 7
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My daily driver for a decade. Desktop, multi-OS bootable laptop, revamped old Chromebooks, you name it. Efficient and stable. Not as flashy as less technical people like an interface, but so usable. Traditional keyboard shortcuts work. Rarely used tools are put into usable MX groupings.
My key features are stability, ability to work on older hardware, and good package management. The Debian base provides a lot of the compatibility. The thoughtful assembly of controls into MX applications makes it much easier to find the controls to change interfaces and manage all aspects of the system. When I have to use or fix Microsoft Windows, I feel I'm taking a step down from what MX has brought me to expect from a PC operating system. All of that goodness before brining up the fact that its free!
Testing v25 now but have loved MX's XFCE distro since the teens. Keep up the good work!
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-25
Votes: 24
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Installed by way of my desktop MX snaphot to replace an Ubuntu based distro that was not handling one of my essential programs very well. It was a surprisingly painless installation and all my programs are working as they should.
The installation is the KDE desktop running perfectly on Wayland and not X11. Video and audio is smooth and crisp. The latptop memory idles at around 1.1G on boot.
This distro is so perfect for this laptop, that it will never be replaced or upgraded...this is it for the life of this laptop...
Highly recommend....great job by the devs..
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-11-24
Votes: 0
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Relative newbie. Had used Red Hat at work, and Mint 32 bit on ancient hardware at home in the 2017-2020 era. Since then, Win10. Processor Intel Core I5 2500, 8GB, Intel integrated graphics.
In preparation, I had switched to Libre Office and Thunderbird in Win10. Firefox has been my default browser for over a decade. Opening a Mozilla account allowed me to transfer all my Firefox and Thunderbird settings, passwords, etc, pretty seamlessly to Linux.
Tried Mint Cinnamon and XFCE, Ubuntu Budgie, Zorin Core, Pop OS, and MX Linux 25 KDE.
MX Linux 25 is my #1 due to GUI system utilities, ease and understandable settings, standard software matches my preferences. Wish it had a tiling screen manager, but Zorin's tiling didn't work.
Zorin and Pop OS had limited configuration options - at least that I could figure out. Pop OS defaulted to my inclinations so Pop OS was my 2nd choice. Zorin had touted features like tiling that didn't work. Or got in my way.
Ubuntu Budgie was OK, but much more difficult to find what I wanted. Discovered Ubuntu support is actually quite fragmented across its different flavors. Wanted to try Ubuntu Studio, but realized my hardware wasn't really good enough for that kind of work. Nor is long term support for some of the flavors a given.
Mint, although highly touted, seemed limited in configuration options unless one learned and practiced command line. Same with Mint support, you really need to know and understand command line to understand what support is telling you.
None of the 5 could find make my 2 wireless USB adapters work out of the box. Getting nowhere on installing Linux drivers from command line, I gave up and bought a PCIe wireless card from ThinkPenguin, which worked great on both Win10 and all flavors of Linux.
Same was true of my ancient USB HP 1020 Laserjet. Fortunately, updating to HP unified drivers in Win10 came across to Linux, and printer now works with all distros.
Bottom line: the GUI understandable configuration options and system utilities, along with included well-written manual makes MX Linux better than Win 10. System is faster, no crashes. Points taken off rating for inability to work with USB wireless cards.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-11-24
Votes: 2
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Equipment used: Thinkpad X1 Carbon (2023) dual boot with Win 11.
Objective: replace previous version of MX Linux (23.6) with version 25.
Distribution iso used: KDE Plasma
MX Linux has a new installation choice called Replace where you can choose to replace a previous version of MXLinux.
The installer correctly identified the previous version but it should be mentioned that MX Linux cautions us that this feature is still experimental and advised that things could go sideways.
And it did. Unfortunately, the Replace option did not work for me. The Home directory from MX Linux 23.6 was preserved as advertised but the desktop was badly broken especially the menu and panel. I gave up trying to fix things and decided to start over from scratch. I chose the custom install option and things went more smoothly from there.
Note: MX Linux is not for beginners unless you choose the installer option to take over the entire disk. Someone coming over from Windows would come to a screeching halt at the installer partitioning screen and try to figure out what symbol stands for root or manually have tell MX Linux where the EFI partition is. The installer could not detect or choose unallocated free space on my drive. I think this part of the installer needs work. Give the user simpler options to choose from.
Considering this is the KDE Plasma edition there is no mention of KDE's package manager Discover. It is not on the taskbar and a beginner would be steered to use the somewhat utilitarian MX Linux package manager. However once you pin Discover to the taskbar it was nice to see the option of enabling Flatpaks and Snaps with a couple clicks.
PROs: blazing fast install times and bootup times and generally snappy performance.
CONs: installation process is not beginner friendly.Would advise to be wary of the Replace option for now. Use backups prior to clicking that button.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-24
Votes: 13
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The main reason for me to use MX is the ability to snapshot a running system and generate a new iso from here.
This allows me to use MX on a usb drive on (almost) amy computer, which is great for recovery and access in case of failure of the installed system.
Another usecase is to install software for testing without modifying an installed system which leaves no traces or config chunks in case of uninstall or rollback as I run MX with the copy2ram functionality.
Having done different isos with different software(-topics) like online-banking, audio, video, office, desktops, ... allows me to have small isos with specific usecase small enough to run in ram ( which I consider especially useful for online-banking to leave no traces at least on my pc )
So I created a USB stick with ventoy which at boot shows me a list of my isos and allows me to select which one I would like to boot.
Using MX since MX17, I did not find any other distro that fits my needs as described above, especially when it comes to configure installed packages, browser bookmarks and configurations in my personal iso.
My personal rating is 10 of 10, as I don't miss anything and I did not run into any issue.
Christian
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-24
Votes: 13
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Have been using MX-Linux for quite a few years. Very stable. I had a problem of trying to get Nvidia drivers to work with Nvidia graphics card. Solved that problem by pulling out the Nvidia card and putting in a AMD Radeon graphics card. I'm not a big gamer, but the AMD Radeon card worked right out of the gate with the supplied AMD drivers. If I truly wanted Nvidia graphics to work, I would have downloaded and installed an Ubuntu based distro, but I don't like Ubuntu based. I have tried many other distros for the past 20 years and I have always come back to a Debian based distro and finally settled on MX Linux and I have not looked back. They make a fantastic distro.
As far as MX Linux 25, I will wait for awhile until they get all the kinks out of it before I decide to install it, if I decide to. I also prefer to stay away from any distro that uses SystemD as an init. What's nice about MX Linux 23.6, I can boot into sysv init or systemD if I so choose to. Some after market applications, such as, Citrix For Linux, now require SystemD as an init in order to install it. I just boot into MX Linux with SystemD from the Grub Menu, install it, then reboot back into MX Linux with sysv init.
Overall, can't think of any other Linux dsitro that's stable and works great.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-11-23
Votes: 0
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I am disappointed with version 25, because I have found, that there are developmental errors and programming, in this version.
I use MX linux since 2021 and I have seen several versions and the progress and evolution of the operating system, I really like the version of 2023: (version 23.0 to 23.6), it was very well designed and worked wonderfully.
Aside from a few improvements that would need to be done like: (making the hard drive management better manage to stop all the time leaving to read and write more to finish for genre between 15 minutes 60 50 minutes to read. After copying a file left her and it was long before it stopped.
And also there are the vulnerabilities of the system that would have been to be corrected.
If the ZRAM would have been activated in version 23.6, I would continue to use it again, put since it is not the case, I seek to find an ultra light distribution: (between 500 MB and 1 GB of RAM use), in Debian of preferences or which supports Debian and that I also be able to install the Discrord client and the STEAM client and my other Linux software in (.
The problem I had with version 25 of MX linux is, a problem with the settings of power management and screensaver settings.
I play on STEAM and I chat on Discord every day, I am online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The problem with power and screensaver settings is that the screen turns off on its own, even if it has l,just so that it does not turn off the session disconnects alone after two hours, even if it has the use.
I was playing on STEAM and I all lost my game progression, I was about 30 seconds to save the game, but the session is disconnecting on its own automatically and that closing the game, the STEAM client, the Discord client and all the rest that was open. That really upset me.
When it is produced, I tried to fix the problem, but nothing to do, only the developer can correct the problem, I know nothing about development and programming, to fix this.
So after it happened, I decided it was time to start again for the second time, after a few years since the first time.....recommend to go around all the list of distributions on: Distrowatch, read and download and test all the best on the list.
To find the rare pearl that will correspond to all my needs. I'll find out...when they search found...( Searching and you will find, knock and have opened you, ask and you will receive).
There you go! all I had to say, thank you very much for reading and having a good day to all those who will have read my message;)
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-16
Votes: 21
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I've started using Linux since 25+ years ago when I thought Knoppix was the coolest kid on the block. Now, since Covid, I've been on MX Linux since then till now. MX Linux is the most stable and runs on all my machines. Really impressed with the developers and their rock-solid support and performance. I've run MX on all old and new machines, and I've upgraded all the MX23+ machines to MX25, and so far no issues. The experimental upgrade works well to easily move from MX23+ to MX25 without too much effort. Using the user-installed packages to save/restore apps, and then install the delta manually - works really well.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-16
Votes: 18
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I've been running MX Linux 23 with XFCE since its original release. Like every piece of software, it had its rough corners at the start but the team polished out everything within first weeks. Since then, it's been flying on my old Lenovo T450. It is very likely that MX 23.x is going to outlive the device it has been installed on.
Boot up time is fast (I did increase the Grub selection menu myself for personal comfort). Systemd or init, well... I am not technically experienced to notice the difference between the two. Software repositories are rich and if there is something missing, flatpak editions do the work for me. All in all, MX as a daily driver for basic office tasks is stable, reliable and gentle towards this old piece of hardware I am using.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-15
Votes: 2
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Running MX25 with systemD. using since some years now since MX-19. Almost no troubles, specially since MX21.
Thanks for making this. Running it on all computers, MX25 lost the synaptics touchpad on one of the computers unfortunately, but nevermind - mouse is always working. Forum admin is very active and always trying to help.
System is surprisingly fast with pulling up browsers as compared to e.g. fedora.
XFCE DE is a wonderfully practical thing to operate for everyday activities like browsing, e-mail, fileworking etc.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-15
Votes: 5
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It is my first linux for daily use. I used ubuntu before as second system on my laptop just used it to get acquainted with Linux.. This disro just work as expected. I use it about one year and I faced two bugs of de(kde plasma) duaring this period and its disapear after reboot. Now this is my main system, and win 11 for games in dualboot. In comparence to ubuntu it is more frendly. MX-tools are grate. Installer are very good, it is detect widows bootloader and there is no problem to make dualboot mx-linux and win11
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-14
Votes: 11
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As a long time user of this excellent distro, I am pleased to say that the latest iteration, MX25, is absolutely first class. I did a fresh install (previously running MX23 to good effect) and very pleasingly, all of my devices etc were either auto detected or easily set up. The overall impression one gets immediately after installation is that this is a very polished and solid distro. All credit must go to the developers and maintainers. I can highly recommend MX Linux and especially this latest (and greatest IMO) version.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-13
Votes: 8
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This distro is simple to use and reliable. I recently upgraded from 23.6 to 25 using the latest .iso and the very thorough instructions for migrating without needing a complete reinstall. The process was flawless. I use their flagship XFCE edition because the performance is just amazing. For me, an OS is really just like a "cardholder" for the different apps I use. MX has many themes and great tools, but most of all, it doesn't make things complex. It keeps everything simple and clean. Very easy to use if you're coming from Windows.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-12
Votes: 8
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Best version of XFCE I've used so far. As Linux Mint is to Ubuntu so MX Linux is to Debian. It takes what is good and makes it better. The new themes on version 25 make it look very slick. This was probably what was missing in the last version but no more. It looks very nice with the new themes such as MX Matcha.
This is a very efficient distro to use in a work/office setting. Very dependable and reliable and it has many tools unique to MX. My favorite is the snapshot tool which you can use to make an image of your entire system and then install it on any other machine. Get it and chances are you won't be disappointed.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-11
Votes: 6
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Thanks a lot to the MX Linux Team! It's a great Linux Distribution. I just installed the new version MX 25. Everything works great, all my Hardware was detected, even the scannerpart of my HP MFP M281 works out of the box. I'm using the xfce-desktop environment. It is clearly designed, and fast.
As even Remmina works fine, I dropped my old windows 11 and replaced it with MX Linux 25.
A very fantastic Distribution, try it and you will love it! Up to now I tried a lot of linux distros, but MX Linux is just the best of all. Again: Many thanks to the whole team.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-11-10
Votes: 3
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Every now and then a true gem emerges from a group of devs, be it SUSE, Debian, Mint, or any distro.
I wanted to ditch Windows 11 (and 10 for that matter) for eternity, after having explored a big lot of a lot distros for the last 26 yrs.
This time the MX team nailed it, at least for my HP Fury G7 Mobile Workstation. It's a beast of a laptop, yes, but any Arch-based throws me off with all those updates, LMDE 7 worked fine but was very sluggish even after a lot of optimization and with openSUSE's Tumbleweed, LEAP 16 and SlowRoll I could not get the modules to function properly on my system.
This day, november the 10th, I was pleased to welcome MX Linux version 25, as I have a soft spot for MEPIS back from the old days.
Yeezzz, it's lightning fast, looks nice and it works, it just works, I love this.
Thumbs up for such a great OOTB experience!
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