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Reader supplied reviews for MX Linux
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8.0 from 746 review(s)
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: 13
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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: 11
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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: 3
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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: 38
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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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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-20
Votes: 25
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I recently installed MX Linux on my 14-year-old Acer TravelMate 8473TG, and I have to say – I’m genuinely impressed. The laptop originally ran Windows 10, but over time it became painfully slow. Even basic tasks like launching a browser or opening a folder took forever. I had thought about switching to Linux several times, and while I had tested various distros like Ubuntu, Mint, and Zorin in live sessions, I never actually committed to installing one permanently.
MX Linux became my first “real” Linux installation – and I haven’t looked back since. The installation process was smooth and straightforward, and to my surprise, everything worked out of the box. The system runs incredibly fast compared to Windows 10, even on such old hardware. One thing that really amazed me was that the network printer in our community house was automatically detected without me having to install any drivers or do any configuration.
Not everything worked immediately, though. Getting Wi-Fi to work took a bit of effort. I had to dig into some settings and try a few commands, but eventually, I got it running reliably. Now it connects automatically every time I boot up – no issues at all.
The XFCE desktop environment took a little time to get used to, but I now appreciate how lightweight and customizable it is. The MX Tools also make system management much easier for Linux beginners like me.
Overall, I’m very happy with MX Linux. It has breathed new life into an old laptop and made it feel useful again. I can highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fast, stable Linux distro for older machines.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-19
Votes: 13
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I started using S.u.S.E. 4.2 for work in 1998 with KDE and have never left this brand.
Since 2007 I've been using openSUSE Tumbleweed both on desktop and laptop, always with KDE.
Yesterday I bought a new HP laptop, deleted Windows and... Tumbleweed doesn't recognise the microphone, and has various other minor shortcomings (small info: even Windows 11, preinstalled, didn't see its microphone among the embedded devices).
I downloaded MX Linux (with KDE) and... everything works. I've installed everything I need (compilers, LibreOffice, Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird, etc. etc.) and I'm very happy with how things work.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-17
Votes: 12
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Best distro for my old laptop compaq cq40-338tu. It can detect and load drivers wifi b43. I use another distro have an problem with wifi and slow booting (need to update grub and add setting tsc=unstable to booting), but MX Linux can smooth no problem. Usage of RAM is good too, after installation it below 1 GB. Storage use is belom 10 GB before any update. So if you have an computer with 4GB Ram and have 15-20GB storage, i recommend this distro. If you are windows user, you need to tweak into bottom of panel, because default is in the left
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-14
Votes: 19
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Awesome system. very stable and frequent updates on xfce. Cannot recommend highly enough. None of that unwanted bloatware that comes with most distros so system is fast and stable.
Very low resource use so ideal for those with older tablets or laptops. However it works on most computers either 32 or 64bit
Just get a live usb drive and trial it out without the need to install it to see for your self. installation instructions are very clear and no experience is needed
MX team Keep up the good work! You have absolutely nailed it
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-10
Votes: 7
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While I'm a big fan of Mint and Puppy Linux, I was having problems trying to use Mint in my new PC (an AMD Ryzen 9 7900), with compatibility issues because not being available a newer kernel in the Mint ISOs, and the same testing others distros. None worked flawlessly out-of-the-box, until...
MX Linux AHS! Powerful, versatile, fast. Extremely customizable, and stable while testing things.
My only "CON" right now is that I can't find a cohesive desktop GUI option and configuration to my liking. But that may be my own fault.
It's the only distro that worked great and fast on an old netbook, and saved the day on a new PC. That's MX for you: a bridge between old and new. And a great bridge it is!
If I find a way to make the desktop finally work to my needs and what I like, it surely will be the main O.S. on my new System. If not, it rightfully earned a place on my top personal distro list nevertheless, among my favorites.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-10
Votes: 9
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I just wanted to give props to how underrated and nice this distro is.
As a newcomer to Linux, I spent a lot of time worrying about which distro to choose for my older laptop. Some of the more convenient distros were off of the table because of a few hardware issues, and some others due to my primarily Windows based computer journey. I chose to install MX just to test it out on this...not so great computer (Dell inspiron 11)
In the months I've used it since, I haven't come across any major problems that I could not either find or come up with a reliable solution to. While I haven't been able to get used to the terminal...well...at all, I am still having a relatively positive experience compared to running Windows 10 on this same machine. While it is unlikely that this will forever remain my main distro for everything, I can at least say that this distro is one I would be able to proudly recommend to new(er) users.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-10
Votes: 7
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First distro for me that has just worked. Using it for development work and all my hardware including BT worked out of the box.
All software (deb, appimages, curled, flatpaks) has worked with a single exception (a java app that I could not get running without some more extensive fiddling).
It is excellent even on new hardware if you just want a solid stable experience.
Before MX i ran openSUSE thumbleweed (nice but my linux knowledge was to limited to get all software I use up and running). Also tried Kubuntu, Neon (I have since got the memo that this distro is not for a work-machine), Fedora KDE and a few more.
All had some problem, could not install/run openvpn3 was the biggest hurdle on a couple of them.
As a relative noob on linux that just want things to work and is not really into fiddling around, MX has been the best so far.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-10
Votes: 5
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MX excels for when you have an okay computer with some things left to be desired. It is not the fanciest or most polished. I would consider it a customized Debian stable and not a fork of it. I'm an intermediate linux user who's tried everything but leans more toward the Debian way. MX is to Debian what Mint is to Ubuntu
I know, Ubuntu was conceived as a Debian with an easier install, more updated Desktop, and focused on having a subset of the packages more updated than Debian (the rest of Ubuntu is just a snaphot of Sid that doesn't get updated). Playing with more obscure FOSS stuff, it was always better on Debian than Ubuntu. Then Debian became easier to install (although the installer isn't cool and flashy). I used Ubuntu when every six months a new Gnome desktop was released that had game changing improvements. Now that all desktops are more mature, Ubuntu desktop really lost it's originally purpose, and Ubuntu seems to be looking for new purposes with things that aren't that helpful. Debian took a little bit of knowledge and more work to set up than Ubuntu, but it always performed better than Ubuntu for me. And Ubuntu never ages as well. A year after installing Ubuntu it would always perform a lot more poorly than a year old Debian install.
I consider MX to be Debian, but in the ways that MX is different than Debian, it's actually useful (unlike Ubuntu). The included MX tools are extremely useful. I use the ahs (advanced hardware support) Xfce version. You have a Debian stable base but the latest Xfce, backports and multimedia codecs enabled, and I have the latest kernel (the stable kernel is still in my boot loader menu should I want it). I can boot with or without SystemD should I choose. I could set this all up myself on a Debian install, but the MX developers have added a lot of functionally useful components to the Debian stable base, even more than I could think of adding myself. The MX installer is not the Debian installer. I would call it a little better, but it's not as slick as Calamares. (I have problems using Calamares on my laptop, especially with the boot loader whereas MX installer causes no issues).
I've used Debian Sid a lot, but just like Arch, every now and then an update will hose everything. I have openSUSE Tumbleweed installed on my gaming PC, and at least TW does some quality assurance on their rolling release. I have MX ahs on my 8 year old Acer laptop. I can say that gaming performance on MX is on par with TW, which is considered one of the best distros for gamers. But with TW about twice a week I have a distro-upgrade of around 1GB of updates, whereas with MX ahs, the updates are mostly just the latest kernel. MX gives you the latest kernel you need for gaming without having to update a ton of other stuff on your system.
I've grown to like the MX appearance, but I know it's not the slickest or most impressive out there. That's where I knock a point off. I like Mint and might recommend it more for a newbie, but the reason to choose MX is that with the ahs version you have the latest kernel.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-03
Votes: 21
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When Microsoft introduced Windows 10, I was not ready to take that step from Windows 7. Therefore, I switched to Linux. At first, it was Linux Mint. In 2019, I discovered MX Linux. And I have been using MX Linux ever since. This lightweight distribution is ideal for my PC. All components work flawlessly and everything feels fast and lightweight. The MX Tools are excellent and help with administration and maintenance tasks and in case problems arise. Since version 23, I have been using the KDE version instead of Xfce. Everything is still fast, but also in a modern design. All in all, a highly recommended distribution.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-29
Votes: 31
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Great distro, I have is installed on an 19 years old laptop and every weekend I work in that machine and I can't believe that my Dinosaur laptop runs better that my 2 year old windows computer. I never experienced crashes and the laptop runs fast and smooth, the mx machine runs on 2.4 GHZ dual core cup and 4 gig of ram.
I really liked the package manager, the mx tweaks tool, the stability of the system over all.
as for the installation : perhaps is the fastest insulation program I experienced and I am someone who is a Linux hopper.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-05-24
Votes: 0
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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: 10
Date: 2025-05-23
Votes: 30
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I had used Linux Mint since 2010 and always found it a good Distro. I ditched Windows, and Linux is my only OS. In 2024 I thought I would try MX and have been running it now for around 12 months. I have a total encryption of my drive and MX is perfectly suited to this as it is so simple to do during the install. I have no problem with the installer. This year I inherited a newer (but used) PC as I found that my ageing Dell with 4GB Ram was getting a bit slow. My newer PC has 16GB RAM and an SSD.
At first I thought I would try Mint again, but I had problems with waking from suspend. It sometimes worked and sometimes didn't. I just ended up with a blinking cursor. I also found that during the installation process there was only an option to encrypt my home/user folder and not the whole disk (unless I missed something). I installed MX and all worked fine. I am using a swap file instead of a swap partition as my SSD is only 256GB. This option was not available from what I could see with Mint. So I now running MX again and am very pleased. It races along and is brilliant. XFCE is very configurable.
What I also like is the included apps with the OS. They are the ones I like to use and include VLC and LuckyBackup. The only issue I have found is that with HPLIP, I don't have the option for borderless printing on A4, whereas with Mint I did. That is a minor issue that doesn't really concern me. Great distro.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-18
Votes: 25
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Install is a bit cryptic -- particulaly if you are not familiar with the terms -- ESP partition is not explained anywhere but if you don't select it, installer complains that you don't have efi partition defied!, Minor stuff.
MxLinux did a nice job or removing KVM from 6.14 so virtualbox can run out of the box ..
other nice things is that most of what you need is installed by default - and it works out of box better than debian sid -- which will break virtualbox as of today.
I had used Mepis .. and went with Debian for years -- and then came back to Mx because debian is either too dated at times or if you use Sid you can waste a lot of time with stuff not working because no one really tests it!
Mx is a better choice all around -- I wouldn't touch anything with Ubutu virus!
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-18
Votes: 7
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Windows, Kubuntu, Mx-Linux KDE are the Stations. Since 2021 a stable and fast Os with the alternative systemd or not. No means no in that case.
MX Tools and Tweaks are very, very helpful. (Since Kernel 6.12 my VirtualBox was not working because of System preloading the KVM Modules during booting)
Made my a tweak myown, but after finishing i looked into MX-Tweaks and there already was a a checkbox to handle it)
Top Notch Linux. Great Devs.. Very Happy, very Thankful. Keep up the good work. All The Best from Germany
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-14
Votes: 24
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Fast, light and powerful. I have installed it in my Asus laptops win 8 and 16 GM of RAM. I often use Matlab and Intel compilers. I have never had an serious issue with MX-Linux. The installation process is really easy and faster than other distributions and it is easy to customize, in particular when the screen is 3K. I also use dual boot with Windows 11. I consider that Audacious, Only office and VLC are the best software you can run in MX.
I have tried Linux Mint, Ubuntu, but they sometimes crashed.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-10
Votes: 30
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using at first time MX-linux 17 and later Win 7 but now i'm back to the new version 23.6. In my opinion, there are no better and faster alternatives, at least I haven't found any. The main thing for me: 1 - to make it easy to install nvidia from the nvidia website, 2 - it's very cool that the system takes system snapshots and can be installed on the same PC, 3 - Debian base (one of the oldest distributions), 4 - Stability of the distribution itself, 5 - on a 2012 PC msi z87-g45, i5-4670k 16 rom ddr3, nvid-660 2GB, ssd 100GB, hdd 1TB, that's what I need. I really liked MX-Linux
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-05-03
Votes: 0
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system crash most frequent more than three time a day especially when open chrome and similar web browser .
update daily but the problem still without solve .
the conky still need a lot of development and improvement especially for multi core central processing unit and theme .
need for small lite distro of mx linux for older personal computer .
the older version was better than the latest .
stable and lite and fast boot up smoothly .
very disappointed and hope to solve the problems soon .
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-02
Votes: 26
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I installed MX on two 13 year-old Dell computers with 8MB of RAM -- a desktop and a laptop -- and have been using them for several months. I have some experience installing and using linux distros but this is my first time using MX and I'm very impressed. I am not doing anything super complex, but I need stability, good encryption, and a learning curve that is not that steep.
The install was incredibly easy in both cases. All the hardware was recognized right off the bat. And both computers are now functioning quite perfectly for what I need. The fact that I can reclaim two old computers at nearly no cost is a real bonus.
The only issue I had was that Zoom broke after the last upgrade, but I'm sure it'll get ironed out eventually.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-05-01
Votes: 2
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I have tried 10-15 different Linux distros and I would consider myself to be a beginner to LInux.
I've liked MX Linux a lot, but it is very difficult, and very inconsistent, when it comes to installing it. A couple of times I had a seamless installation with various installation options offered similar to the Ubuntu and Linux Mint distros.
However, on many other installation attempts it stalls out and forces the user to go into a routine for partitioning the disk. When it did that, I successfully partitioned the disk, but then I got caught up in a loop with the partition program that I could not get out of.
I finally gave up and installed Kubuntu instead. I have found Kubuntu to be very easy to install, is very stable, and offers very similar features and a user experience to MX Linux.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-04-30
Votes: 1
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I don't mind "ugliness", it's not even a thing that I process alongside actual important things like user-friendliness, reliability, community and dev support. Things that actually matter.
MX is reliable. Not perfect or it will attend your every need possible, but will suffice any major demand without pushing you towards something more complicated than it needs to be. People will actively try to help and answer your questions.
I like it, I use it and its Debian. AHS helps a lot if you need something close to the newer kernels, modules and such.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-28
Votes: 15
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Perfect for my old Apple iMac 20" (late 2006). MX Linux installs and boots perfectly and after little adjustments to make the iSight working correctly the PC works fine. I choose KDE as my DE and everything is smooth and very usable. Many modern linux system dropped support for Hardware that have 64bit processors but 32bit EFI, like this beautiful iMac and due to newer graphic cards that needs a lot of memory and energy, it is not easy to find a good distro that fits older iMacs. I think MX Linux is a great chance without compromise between usability and modern apps...
Lets give a chance and don't forget to recycle, reuse and reduce.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-23
Votes: 11
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MX Linux is a beautiful balance between control and user friendliness that I've never seen in a linux distro before, I'm not a great programmer or linux user by any means but many distros always feel like they are focused on one of those two traits entirely and so they either end up missing features or packing in way too many needless features, but MX Linux seems to be running pretty fast and stable while having lots of decently accessible customization, builtin utilities, and easily interpreted documentation. Its not as simple as something like ubuntu but I think if you're on this website reading this your probably more than capable of handling it because its certainly easier than something like a base debian install even with a preinstalled Desktop Environment.
One of the cool features is the mx package manager because it allows you to install packages from a few different repositories like debian-testing and once its done installing it'll automatically disable the repo so if you install with a different method you don't have to manually update the sources list. I tried both the kde and xfce version and personally i prefer the kde version because it looks a little nicer but the fact they support/maintain the xfce version is awsome aswell for older hardware where ever bit of resource usage.
I think these people deserve all the support and and encouragement they can get and hope they stick to their curent philosophy unlike some other big linux distros because its been very relieving to finally find that balance between function and form :)
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-04-18
Votes: 1
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Just tried 32 bit versions, main Xfce and fluxbox. I'm very impressed with Xfce , looks promising, lot of tools, htop shows around 460mb of ram after live session boots. With that left side panel looks bit like Ubuntu, nice conky monitor design, powerful aps out of the box. That's for the Xfce. Fluxbox edition is bad, needs lot of work and I recommend to look at Sparky minimal and take some inspiration there - much better lightweight distro based on Debian - MX fluxbox is using lot of apps written for different desktops and that makes it heavy. Can imagine using this distro with Xfce as daily. But my potato 2005 Acer needs lightweight system and that's why I'm staying with sparky minimal.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-16
Votes: 41
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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.
For new Linux users coming from Windows I would say it is suitable for those with more technical knowledge and experience of using computers, and operating systems such as DOS, as it does require more typing at the command line interface than say Linux Mint, which i would say is better for those who are less experienced at computing as it has better GUI tools.
For users coming from Windows, it also requires more tinkering after installing to get it to look and behave more like the Windows user interface in order to be familiar and easy to use, than Mint. Watch youtube videos on how to set MX up and customise it after installing.
One area in which it is better than Mint is in the Linux kernels available for it in the MX Linux repositories. These are newer and may afford better support for newer hardware than those in Mint, including the Debian edition of Mint. For example, MX Linux lets me use my Intel AX200 wifi card whereas LMDE (and also stock Debian) does not support it. MX Linux currently has a version 6.14 Linux kernel available, whereas Mint is still stuck at 6.11 .
MX Linux also has newer kernels that have security fixes for known vulnerabilities (eg. CVE-2024-53150 and CVE-2024-53197 which are used by authoritarian regimes to hack devices of journalists and civil society members) whereas Ubuntu LTS and Linux Mint lag behind in this area (as of April 2025 still no safe kernels in those distros).
One of the strengths of MX is the set of utilities it comes with. It has useful utilities for deleting unnecessary files to free up more disk space, for tweaking the user interface, and so on.
The flagship edition of MX uses Xfce desktop environment and this is the version I like best as it comes with a very good set of utilities such as the Xfce screenshot app which is one of the best I have used, and Xfce very easy to customise. Xfce is also relatively light on system resources like RAM.
Other editions include a KDE edition (which will use more RAM than Xfce and in my opinion offers no significant advantage over Xfce to make up for this), and one using Fluxbox (lighter on system resources than Xfce but possibly less user friendly also). If you have an old computer with a slower CPU and less RAM, I would recommend MX Linux's sister distro AntiX instead of the fluxbox edition of MX, as it is designed for that use case with smaller kernels and so on. I would say MX is best for computers built during the last 15 years with at least 4 GB of RAM to the hardware made in the last year.
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Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-14
Votes: 7
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Well, you see, it's like this:
I have had MX Linux since 23.4 and have been content enough, mostly. But I have been in the habit of following the releases of all of the -buntu/Ubuntu series that comes out twice a year: October and April, hence the 24.10 and depending on the "flavor" of the -buntu distro, it is either already released, (as of April 13, 2025), or in the last week of beta. Since 2017, I had been updating my releases of Kubuntu because I love the customizing abilities of KDE Plasma. I had had enough of a wee taste of Qt that went along with Plasma and so, when Plasma hit version 6, it came at a really bad time, or so the Powers That Be had told us, which explained the repeated versions and re-versions of 5.27. Supposedly. So, when I noticed that Kubuntu had once again asked us to swallow that bitter "Pill/worm-on-a-hook," one more time, once again, I switched to MX. So, holding out hope that KDE or Canonical or some other entity might finally switch to Plasma 6.xx, I was terribly disappointed. Again.
Oh, I know: what does all of this have to do with MX Linux? Simply this: I finally realized that even though I was running LXQt on Linux MX 23, everything that I really wanted in a distro or OS, if you will, was already here! I did have to do a bit of tweaking beyond the usual on-hand resources (there were not that many, as can be evidenced by the mile-and-a-half-long menu of every MX Program or Application under the sun). Seriously! MX should adopt the motto, "If we ain't got it, you don't need it!" Still, I can't shake the feeling that something is still missing! I haven't a clue what that might be but until I can think of something else that I want but likely don't actually need, MX will already have made it an option!
Yes, fine. But would I recommend MX Linux to someone who still uses Mac or Windows? Absolutely! Actually, I already have, a few times! So what are you doing still reading this? Go download MX right now!
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-13
Votes: 4
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My experience with MX Linux has always been above average, no matter what the version number. I am a C language programmer and one thing I like is that you can associate files to be opened by programs of your choice. So if you click on a NNN.exe file, and you've associated those types of files, for example to "DOSBOX" then when you click on the file, DOSBOX will open that file. I wish that MX Linux would offer some of the other desktops. I'm using xfce. I've recently switched from Zorin 17 pro. I like it also but when I'm programming, I have to find work arounds to run those programs in DOSBOX.
The file manager and program loader is much better than the distro's that run GNOME. They are so slow.
I also wish that MX Linux would make the file manager keep the files being copied open so that you know what you are loading to a thumbdrive, or any drive for that matter. If I close that window out, there's no way to get it back and you just have to wait until the file operations have completed. You have no way of knowing what the status of that is. One work around is you can go to the file manager and look at the preferences and see if the folder you are concerned with is growing in size or not.
Thanks to the MX Linux team for making such a nice distro. Really like it and will continue to use.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-11
Votes: 6
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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's own package installer can add automagically repositories for some popular applications (Chrome, Earth, Onlyoffice, Signal...)
Downside: it uses the Debian stable repositories. Changing to testing or unstable creates a mess, unlike in pure Debian.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-05
Votes: 24
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Got my Intel CPU MacBook Pro 2009 up and running with WiFi straight 'out of the box' which is usually a very complicated thing that other distros cannot do without a bunch of post install work and tweaking. It's Debian so I am used to the commands and works great. Boots really fast and clean UI makes this a joy to work with. Looking forward to see how this runs and so far the fan is not blowing like crazy and uses minimal resources so even on an older battery this will run for a few hours. Excelling work from the distro team and I don't have to throw away an old 'friend'.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-01
Votes: 18
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The best system for beginners, everything is done graphically. I think the developers should modernize it a bit visually, but that's the only thing I could find fault with.xfce is even better than win7 in every aspect of support, cpu usage and memory. I say this as a former windows user, what more could you want. So if you want to start playing with linux, mx is the best for it. For programmers, if anyone is even reading this, you need to keep up with the times and improve it a bit visually, because it's really worth it, kudos to you for your work, best regards.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-23
Votes: 21
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I have been using MX Linux as my daily driver for about four years now. I started with 19.4 and it worked great until it reached EOL. Since there's no direct upgrade path between fixed releases, I recently installed 23.2. I had some problems with WiFi but kept at it. (I am almost always mobile and usually run it off the hotspot on my phone.)
It took me a few weeks to figure out why the network manager would sometimes say "Device not configured" or "Device not managed" but I accidentally discovered that it only happened when I booted up with the power cord plugged in. (I have a 3-year-old HP laptop. Issue did not happen with 19.4. No, I haven't reported the bug yet but plan to soon.) (And yes, moving MX Linux to a new laptop is a breeze with snapshots and the live USB maker! Really awesome!! Every distro should have it!!)
That has been the only problem I've had with MX Linux in four years. In fact, today I decided to wipe the dual boot I had been messing with for over a month trying out other distros again and gave the whole machine to MX. I think it's the first time in maybe 15 years that I haven't dual booted. I have a habit of doing so in case one distro crashes, or because one might not quite do everything I need it to do. (I love you, OpenBSD, and one day soon I promise to put you back on a separate backup laptop.)
Anyway, I know we're mostly nerds here and I could throw a bunch of technical data at you, but others have already done a better job of that than I'm willing to do, so I'm just trying to give the vibe of using MX Linux as best I can. And that is, MX Linux is very stable, usable, and reliable, with tons of great tools, capable of doing pretty much every kind of daily task that I use computers for. I'm sticking with it. It has actually replaced OpenBSD as my favorite, which I never thought I'd say about any other distro. I can highly recommend it.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-23
Votes: 16
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New pc HP Z2 tower. Took a Xfce live-usb from snapshot, installed the system on an partitioned ssd bootdisk. Added some secondary HD's and running great with my data!
Tiny obstakel: at boot I always did a full bootlisting, but it has a halt, a pause, a gap in it in MX23 and than some not too old diplays for instance HP and Fusjitsu say "stop, go to sleep and don't awake, black screen!" So I did a less full listing and all went right.
I'm extremely happy because in a few futile moments I have a new very flashy MX-system on another rather powerful pc.
That's the power of a snapshot transformed to an installable livemedium. Great backup too next to Clonezilla for instance.
This was why in 2017 I tried MX-Linux after other flavours of Linux and for years now I use it day-to-day.
MX looks so nice and functional classic.. It is so adaptable and configurable. Not a shop with candybars! But a serious desktop!
I know, some think it is legacy.. But it is not in my humble opinion. It is functional. Installed on that HP Z2 pc was another OS installed from the computershop when it arrived here. Which I formerly used to love and used very much, Mint. Now I prefer MX Xfce.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-22
Votes: 18
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I am linux user since 2005 and I'm rating MX with 10. Here is why.
On my 4 machines, it works as good as Debian, but I have to modify very little on it to different uses. You have useful and powerful tools out of the box. Its installer is fast and gives you useful options.
It has a versatile installer which works fine to manage test repos, flatpacks, and more. However, Synaptic and Apt are available in case you need them.
Community is active, responsive, and friendly. Its documentation is comprehensive and helpful.
I would recommend it to windows people over Mint since in my experience, MX has a better stability and performance. (Mint is a great distro in my opinion)
Hope this is useful, cheers
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-03-19
Votes: 0
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Booted with only 1 who-cares error. I like the screen layout on laptop with too-wide-screen. Response is quick, but something is hogging CPU ! Trimmed plenty of un-needed fat, then noticed something is hogging the disk.
Next day - Booted with same error. Screen popped up much leaner & faster. Tested browser - OK. Tested eMail - then noticed something hogging the disk. Then,,, the Time-to-upgrate box appeared with 525 things to fix !!! Are you kidding ?
In 48 hours, the sweet-little-baby is suddenly on life-support !!!
No way,,, I let it "apply" and watch in horor as it destroyed itself !
Next day - nothing flashing. Dead-end boot. Back to filthy old GRUB, where I tried the 'other' systemD boot.
It worked ! Its a black screen with cursor arrow, that I can mouse aaround. Nothing else is functional.
Grand job boys ! I'll come back in 2030 and give it another try !
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-10
Votes: 2
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This distro is fantastic. It comes with pre-made installation scripts and is easy to use.
Although people say it is difficult, I was able to install Davinci Resolve relatively easily and my computer can edit videos incredibly well.
Today is my first operating system and I think it will be difficult to find another that is as good.
The strong points are simplicity and stability. In fact, I was traumatized by other distros that would crash out of nowhere after an update. That never happened with this distro. It is incredibly stable, safe and reliable.
Esta distro é fantástica. Vem com scripts de instalação pré prontos e é de uso fácil.
Apesar de falarem que é difícil, consegui instalar com relativa facilidade o Davinci Resolve e meu computador consegue editar vídeos de maneira incrível.
Hoje é o meu primeiro sistema operacional e acho que seja difícil encontrar outro que esteja a altura.
Os pontos fortes são simplicidade e estabilidade. Na realidade, eu era traumatizado com outras distros quebrarem do nada após uma atualização. isso nunca ocorreu com esse distro. Ela é absurdamente estável, segura e confiável.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-08
Votes: 5
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Estava em testes com outras distribuições, mas foi no MX Linux que minha máquina conseguiu desenvolver e identificar cada componente com o máximo de desempenho. Fiquei surpreso por ser um computador fraco em seus dezesseis anos de utilização.
Este sistema pelo menos até agora desde que o instalei está excelente, uso o KDE MX 23.5 64x, em um sistema operacional que se desenvolve bem e não trava, possui uma arquitetura que, para quem gosta de personalização, possui várias ferramentas de configuração, que até usuários iniciantes ficarão completamente a vontade para configurá-lo.
Muito bem construído, com um designer e interface moderna que deixou os usuários do MX Linux muito satisfeitos.
I was testing other distributions, but it was on MX Linux that my machine was able to develop and identify each component with maximum performance. I was surprised that it was a weak computer in its sixteen years of use.
This system, at least so far since I installed it, is excellent. I use KDE MX 23.5 64x, in an operating system that develops well and does not crash. It has an architecture that, for those who like customization, has several configuration tools, so that even beginner users will be completely comfortable configuring it. It is built, with a modern design and interface that will leave MX Linux users very satisfied.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-26
Votes: 52
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What I like about MX Linux Xfce. The toolkit, especially the snapshot and USB-maker, it is fast, flashy on my not so new pc.
The OS stays out of the way, great! that is the best way for OS's, it never complaints or crashes.
Very friendly for the novice, perfect for the the advanced user. Very friendly forum too. Help is garanteed.
Not too big in memory, install is simple and straightforward Linux. Updating is a breeze and really never problems.
Repo has all, but not too much nonsense. All Debian software is easy installable with for instance Gdebi.
I search for negatives, but I can't think of one.
Maybe the style of the initial desktop with left a panel, which you can change and make more ot course.
If it stays this way I keep running MX Linux day-to-day. Very comfortable.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-02-25
Votes: 0
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I tried MX Linux a few times during last years when I was in distrohopping mood. I was very inclined to find something better than what I had. Unfortunately, each time I was dissapointed by either a good bug or a pure system crash which immediately spoiled my further investigative efforts on MX. As for the look I find it quite promissing, but the system can't be used as a daily horse. For example, when I test a new Ubuntu release I am amazed how quickly it boots, impeccable Nvidia driver installation and other good features, but on average within a week you get your nasty bug somewhere and you leave for your good old distro. Thus my rating is 2 of 10.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-02-25
Votes: 0
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After achieving good results from previous versions, I have been greatly disappointed with the latest releases. I have tried to install MX 23 multiple times on my notebooks.
Again, seeming like the developers finally got their act together with 23, 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 power 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.
It's a real shame because MX Linux seems to have something to offer in the past, especially in the way of tools. However, it is very dated, especially the ugly, notorious installer, and it has become a real memory hog compared to earlier releases. Just like many other Linux distros, it has fallen off dramatically, especially since 19.4, which was their very best work. I have been having so much more success and satisfaction with Linux Mint and LMDE, both of which have really stood the test of time! I plan to use them for the foreseeable future.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-24
Votes: 1
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After reading several reviews listing bad experiences I decided to list my own good experience.
I installed MX-LInux 23.5 XFCE 64 ext4 filesystem on a Dell Latitude E6530 with Intel I3 and 3.0 Gb memory (3 not 30) and Hynix SSD in dual boot config with Win7. Dell E6530 has Intel and Nvidia 5200 graphics..Uses less than 12 Gb disk space. Installed to replace a previous version of MX-LInux and I had no installation problems whatsoever.
Obviously I do not use this machine for gaming, mainly for web browsing and email using the pre-installed programs. I did install FreeTube, as standard Youtube has become unyouseable (sorry), and a few other programs, and had no problems locating and installing packages..
After 1 month trouble free I give it 10 , There is no perfect. , but it is for my needs.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-23
Votes: 0
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MX Linux 23.x Series Review
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 23.x 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).
Again, seeming like the developers finally got their act together with 23.3 on my Latitude, 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.
It's a real shame because MX Linux seems to have had so much to offer in the past, especially in the way of tools. However, 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: 23.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-02-23
Votes: 2
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I have been using MX Linux for 1 years and very happy with it's overall performance, with no major issues.
i am using the following in my system:
Motherboard: X670 GAMING X AX
Kernel: 6.11.10-1-liquorix-amd64
Resolution: 3440x1440
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (16) @ 5.389GHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Memory: 3058MiB / 31235MiB
I have tried other distros like Pop OS, Ubuntu, Linux Mint,and Debian, but have always returned to MX Linux.
I believe that MX Linux has the best set of tools (MX Tools), which is essential for helping new users survive the initial few months after install Linux.
As for games, I can play most of the games I like apart ‘Battlefield’ due to the anti-cheat.
MX Linux is not perfect, but it is very stable.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-22
Votes: 0
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MX Linux has several drawbacks that may concern some users. Firstly, it has a relatively outdated appearance compared to more modern distributions, which can be a turnoff for those seeking a sleek interface. Additionally, its package manager can be intimidating and less user-friendly for beginners. The lack of Wayland support limits advanced graphical capabilities and future-proofing. Furthermore, its default applications are somewhat dated, and the community support, while active, is tiny and not helpful. Additionally, I have had a couple lock-ups and crashes, which definitely shows it’s not a stable distro to use. Updates break the system very frequently- that’s the nature of debian distros in general, which this is based off of.
I don’t know where anyone is getting that MX is good, it’s not- it’s suboptimal due to less comprehensive driver support and fewer optimizations compared to distributions tailored for gaming, resulting in poorer performance and compatibility with gaming hardware and software.
I’ve had a lot of headaches trying to use MX, and it’s not worth your time.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-22
Votes: 0
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I have been using MX Linux for a while, over 2 years, and my opinion about the system is very negative. First of all, the main problem I encountered was the stability of the system. Sudden freezes and crashes became frequent and unpleasant. This created a constant feeling of anxiety that anything could happen at the most inopportune moment. For example, several times I lost unsaved data due to unpredictable reboots and system errors.
In addition, package management in MX turned out to be a real disaster. There were often problems installing and updating software, and the errors I encountered were difficult to fix.
Performance issues were also not long in coming. The system works very slowly and makes working almost impossible.
In addition, support and documentation leave much to be desired. Often, the information in forums and manuals is outdated or not detailed enough. This makes finding solutions to problems that arise a time-consuming and tedious process.
Despite the presence of options for customization, the setup process is far from intuitive, a lot of options don’t apply, and if they do, things start bugging out and may crash the system. The theme is, to put it nicely, harmful to the eyes and icons don’t make sense, so it’ll be difficult trying to figure out some of the applications you want to use are This leads to additional problems and makes the system difficult to use.
Overall, using MX has become a source of constant problems and frustration. For those looking for a reliable and user-friendly operating system, MX is definitely not a good choice.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-17
Votes: 0
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Well, at least I gave this a try. I had one disaster after another using MX- my bootloader was broken numerous times throughout my use- I have a Windows 10 install and it made sure to make that uncountable (I still need Windows for some things). This distro was pretty bloated with way too many apps, some of which do the same thing- so that's definitely unnecessary. Boot time was pretty slow, it took a few minutes if it would even fully go through booting tot he desktop- I had to force shutdown my computer numerous times and it was a 50/50 chance it would boot to the desktop or not. It could not recognize my printer or wifi card, good thing I have ethernet as a backup, but that was slow too. There is a bit of RAM usage with no programs open, which slowed down the system. There were some crashes and any workarounds from "helpful" users in the forum proved to be a blatant lie, and would mess up something else in the distro- making this overall not trustworthy to use and a pain trying to fix anything that is broken.
I see no reason to upgrade to the new version of the OS that was put out this year because my patience has worn thin trying to use MX and the colossal failure and nightmare to use it is.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-02-11
Votes: 0
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I've been using MX Linux for many years and... Sorry, I installed the Xfce desktop, and twice with problems with dpkg, Wine doesn't install and Synaptic doesn't work. Frequent crashes and lock-ups making a force restart necessary.
It asks for authorization to close but even with authorization it doesn't close, I have to do it using the power button.
I know, I'm a layman, but I've always installed it without any problems, it's always worked without any problems, this time something's wrong.
I gave up on MX Linux.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-02-11
Votes: 1
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Great.
Installation is easy but not very fast.
XFCE is working well.
I installed Qt6, wine, lutris.
I had to search on Internet for hints to correct errors : some packages were missing to use programs with wine. I installed with apt-get install like on GNU_Debian
Fast booting process on my laptop.
Powerful upgrade possibilities with the graphical package manager.
With XFCE there is a panel at left side off the desktop. Two virtual desktops. A monitor with some informations.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-09
Votes: 0
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So pleased with MX linux. Every version is improved without changing your habits every now and then. Most things work out of the box. There are very good tools for maintenance and also plenty of system tools in general. I have never experienced any crash (it's debian-based so it's very stable). It also has a very low RAM usage, for example I can use it for general use with 4GB of RAM. It's ultra responsive and even though it's not the most eye candy distro -which I couldn't care less- XFCe allows you to easily tweak it to your taste. It works fine on old and new hardware. It's ideal for someone who doesn't want to mess with the system and is as easy as Mint for an ex-windows user.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-02-02
Votes: 0
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As a person who download's and tests various Linux Desktops, I have in the past been pleased with MX Linux Xfce .
This new version of MX Linux Xfce 23.5 , using Samba file sharing it's supposed to work out of the box, with the Samba config tool, however this is broken, even after setting it up double checking various settings , Now the MX computer shows up when browsing the Network form several other systems, but the shares do not and gives errors when trying to connect.
After looking at the shares it looks like it should work permissions and all, but it does not.
My advice is for the developers to test these things a little better and make sure it works "out of the box" .
As for the rest of desktop on Xfce 23.5... I did not see a large change for user experience, I'm sure there are changes under the hood which I missed, but overall works fine, however the samba file share was a show stopper for me to give a higher rating.
Thanks, Richard
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-01
Votes: 15
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Ik now use MX with Xfce from 2017 various versions. Very friendly OS.
This after al lot of distrohopping Mint, PCLinuxOs, SolydX, Linux Lite, etc..
It is a perfect OS if you want smoothness and superfastness day-to-day. It stays out of the way and that is what I demand.
Instllation is a breeze. Updating the same. The system is not too big in memory.
One can make of the appearance what one likes. It is Linux after all. Extremely configurable.
Repo is fine. It is also easy to install Debian software with Gdebii.
The forum is friendly. Enjoy!
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-01-30
Votes: 0
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Decided to install it on my Intel equipped lap top. First thing I did was clone the hard drive, just in case. Down loaded and installed the ISO to a flash drive for the installation. Instillation to the hard drive was done in a few minutes and their version of the XFCE desktop appeared on the screen. I tried to make a few changes to the taskbar- move it the top and always hide, but the changes were not completed. I thought restarting might be necessary so I hit the restart icon with no effect then the shutdown with no effect. I had to force shutdown. The following start up froze up and it turned out there was now an error in the boot record. Fixed the bootloader and reinstalled my old system.
MX Linux lacks polish, the XFCE desktop looks crude and doeen't seem to respond to changes. It broke the bootloader, even though it was the the only operating system on the SSD. I would recommend staying away from this distro, especially in the XFCE version with modern intel hardware. I wasn't about to try one of the other flavors after the disaster of MX with XFCE.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 2
Date: 2025-01-27
Votes: 0
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I tried MX Linux a few times during last 3-4 years when I was in distrohopping mood. I was very inclined to find something better than what I had. Unfortunately, each time I was dissapointed by either a good bug or a pure system crash which immediately spoiled my further investigative efforts on MX. As for the look I find it quite promissing, but somehow the system can't be used as a daily horse. For example, when I test a new Ubuntu release I am amazed how quickly it boots, impecable Nvidia driver installation and other good features, but on average within a week you get your nasty bug somewhere and you leave for your good old distro. I must admit that my MX testing was never longer than a day, rather hours. Thus my rating is 2 of 10.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 3
Date: 2025-01-25
Votes: 0
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The distro is good and lightweight, they've configured many things well, like the driver utility, the cleanliness, and in my opinion, it's also aesthetically pleasing.
But nothing useful works: Lutris always throws a 256 error, the Flatpak version doesn’t even start, and the NVIDIA drivers are super outdated (though, to be fair, you can install others).
The bare installation takes up way too many gigabytes, and I can’t figure out why. I’d recommend it to someone who only wants to use their PC for very basic tasks.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-01-24
Votes: 0
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A lot of people told me coming from Windows to Linux, meant I should try, MX Linux. I was told how easy it was to use and how user friendly it was. I tried installing MX Linux on 2 computers in the house (I have four). It is not easy or user friendly. The theme and wallpaper are boring with a capital B. Asking for help in the forums meant needing to use the terminal for everything. I was instructed to use the terminal to change my desktop wallpaper. One of my computers would not boot no matter what I tried. Someone told me to edit the GRUB menu but since it would not boot and displayed a black screen, I could not do anything with it. I got it working on my desktop which was four years old, and it froze anytime it went into sleep mode. I tried disabling sleep mode, but the screen would still sometimes turn black. My laptop could not boot this and kept providing a kernel panic.
To sum up the rest;
Resource usage is a bit steep. The distro is bloated and runs pretty slow from booting, to trying to use MX Linux as a day-to-day with web browsing,, watching videos, etc. it is a pain to use this. I have also experienced a couple crashes of my system too from using MX Linux.
Not recommended.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-24
Votes: 19
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"MXLinux: A Reliable Daily Driver"
I've been using MXLinux since 2014, starting with release 14, and it has consistently impressed me with its reliability and user-friendliness. From the very beginning, I was drawn to its lightweight nature and impressive speed. MXLinux boots up quickly and runs smoothly on even modest hardware, making it a perfect choice for older machines or those who prioritize system responsiveness.
One of the standout features of MXLinux is its user-friendly interface. The MX Tools control center provides easy access to system settings, making it simple to customize and fine-tune the operating system to my preferences. The inclusion of essential applications like the MX File Manager and the web browser makes it a truly out-of-the-box experience.
Furthermore, MXLinux boasts excellent community support. The forums and documentation are well-maintained and provide valuable assistance for users of all levels. The developers are consistently active, releasing regular updates and addressing user feedback, ensuring a stable and evolving operating system.
In conclusion, MXLinux has proven to be a reliable and enjoyable daily driver for me. Its combination of speed, stability, user-friendliness, and strong community support makes it an excellent choice for users of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced Linux enthusiasts.
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Version: 23.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-20
Votes: 10
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For several years, I tried one Debian- or Ubuntu-based distribution or another - mainly xfce - because I wanted to finally say goodbye to Windows, but something was always wrong. Either the systems were too slow, something didn't work or didn't work smoothly, or there was a problem somewhere. Then I discovered MX, and everything fell into place: the system runs smoothly and quickly, both on a 20-year-old PC and on laptops with Pentium or newer processors. The installation is uncomplicated and surprisingly fast, everything works like clockwork, and the MX tools allow the system to be customized and administered in a user-friendly way, from package installation from the backports to individual placement of the panel. The website and wiki provide all the relevant information, from download mirrors and gpg-keys to instructions on how to upgrade without reinstalling. The whole thing is barrier-free, i.e. accessible without activated Javascript, and problems are solved quickly and in a friendly manner in the forum.
Last but not least, I like the look and feel. The in-house interfaces, the installer and the MX package installation are stylish and well thought out.
Thanks to the developers and everyone involved. I switched to Linux with MX-19 and have never regretted it since.
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Latest Reviews
Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25-rc1
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-11-03
Votes: 13
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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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-10-23
Votes: 11
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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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
Version: 25-beta1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-19
Votes: 3
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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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-10-03
Votes: 38
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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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
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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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-20
Votes: 25
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I recently installed MX Linux on my 14-year-old Acer TravelMate 8473TG, and I have to say – I’m genuinely impressed. The laptop originally ran Windows 10, but over time it became painfully slow. Even basic tasks like launching a browser or opening a folder took forever. I had thought about switching to Linux several times, and while I had tested various distros like Ubuntu, Mint, and Zorin in live sessions, I never actually committed to installing one permanently.
MX Linux became my first “real” Linux installation – and I haven’t looked back since. The installation process was smooth and straightforward, and to my surprise, everything worked out of the box. The system runs incredibly fast compared to Windows 10, even on such old hardware. One thing that really amazed me was that the network printer in our community house was automatically detected without me having to install any drivers or do any configuration.
Not everything worked immediately, though. Getting Wi-Fi to work took a bit of effort. I had to dig into some settings and try a few commands, but eventually, I got it running reliably. Now it connects automatically every time I boot up – no issues at all.
The XFCE desktop environment took a little time to get used to, but I now appreciate how lightweight and customizable it is. The MX Tools also make system management much easier for Linux beginners like me.
Overall, I’m very happy with MX Linux. It has breathed new life into an old laptop and made it feel useful again. I can highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fast, stable Linux distro for older machines.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-19
Votes: 13
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I started using S.u.S.E. 4.2 for work in 1998 with KDE and have never left this brand.
Since 2007 I've been using openSUSE Tumbleweed both on desktop and laptop, always with KDE.
Yesterday I bought a new HP laptop, deleted Windows and... Tumbleweed doesn't recognise the microphone, and has various other minor shortcomings (small info: even Windows 11, preinstalled, didn't see its microphone among the embedded devices).
I downloaded MX Linux (with KDE) and... everything works. I've installed everything I need (compilers, LibreOffice, Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird, etc. etc.) and I'm very happy with how things work.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-17
Votes: 12
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Best distro for my old laptop compaq cq40-338tu. It can detect and load drivers wifi b43. I use another distro have an problem with wifi and slow booting (need to update grub and add setting tsc=unstable to booting), but MX Linux can smooth no problem. Usage of RAM is good too, after installation it below 1 GB. Storage use is belom 10 GB before any update. So if you have an computer with 4GB Ram and have 15-20GB storage, i recommend this distro. If you are windows user, you need to tweak into bottom of panel, because default is in the left
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-06-14
Votes: 19
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Awesome system. very stable and frequent updates on xfce. Cannot recommend highly enough. None of that unwanted bloatware that comes with most distros so system is fast and stable.
Very low resource use so ideal for those with older tablets or laptops. However it works on most computers either 32 or 64bit
Just get a live usb drive and trial it out without the need to install it to see for your self. installation instructions are very clear and no experience is needed
MX team Keep up the good work! You have absolutely nailed it
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.6
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-06-10
Votes: 5
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MX excels for when you have an okay computer with some things left to be desired. It is not the fanciest or most polished. I would consider it a customized Debian stable and not a fork of it. I'm an intermediate linux user who's tried everything but leans more toward the Debian way. MX is to Debian what Mint is to Ubuntu
I know, Ubuntu was conceived as a Debian with an easier install, more updated Desktop, and focused on having a subset of the packages more updated than Debian (the rest of Ubuntu is just a snaphot of Sid that doesn't get updated). Playing with more obscure FOSS stuff, it was always better on Debian than Ubuntu. Then Debian became easier to install (although the installer isn't cool and flashy). I used Ubuntu when every six months a new Gnome desktop was released that had game changing improvements. Now that all desktops are more mature, Ubuntu desktop really lost it's originally purpose, and Ubuntu seems to be looking for new purposes with things that aren't that helpful. Debian took a little bit of knowledge and more work to set up than Ubuntu, but it always performed better than Ubuntu for me. And Ubuntu never ages as well. A year after installing Ubuntu it would always perform a lot more poorly than a year old Debian install.
I consider MX to be Debian, but in the ways that MX is different than Debian, it's actually useful (unlike Ubuntu). The included MX tools are extremely useful. I use the ahs (advanced hardware support) Xfce version. You have a Debian stable base but the latest Xfce, backports and multimedia codecs enabled, and I have the latest kernel (the stable kernel is still in my boot loader menu should I want it). I can boot with or without SystemD should I choose. I could set this all up myself on a Debian install, but the MX developers have added a lot of functionally useful components to the Debian stable base, even more than I could think of adding myself. The MX installer is not the Debian installer. I would call it a little better, but it's not as slick as Calamares. (I have problems using Calamares on my laptop, especially with the boot loader whereas MX installer causes no issues).
I've used Debian Sid a lot, but just like Arch, every now and then an update will hose everything. I have openSUSE Tumbleweed installed on my gaming PC, and at least TW does some quality assurance on their rolling release. I have MX ahs on my 8 year old Acer laptop. I can say that gaming performance on MX is on par with TW, which is considered one of the best distros for gamers. But with TW about twice a week I have a distro-upgrade of around 1GB of updates, whereas with MX ahs, the updates are mostly just the latest kernel. MX gives you the latest kernel you need for gaming without having to update a ton of other stuff on your system.
I've grown to like the MX appearance, but I know it's not the slickest or most impressive out there. That's where I knock a point off. I like Mint and might recommend it more for a newbie, but the reason to choose MX is that with the ahs version you have the latest kernel.
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