MX Linux
|
MX-16 default desktop | |
| OS family | Unix-like |
|---|---|
| Working state | Active |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 24 March 2014 |
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Update method | APT (front-end available) |
| Package manager | dpkg (front-ends like Synaptic available) |
| Platforms | i386, AMD64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Default user interface | Xfce |
| Official website |
mxlinux |
MX Linux is a midweight Linux operating system based on Debian stable and using core antiX components, with additional software created and/or packaged by the MX community. It is developed as a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities, aiming to use the best tools and talents from each of these distributions. The community's stated goal is to "combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint." [1] MX Linux uses the Xfce desktop environment.
History
MX Linux began in a discussion about future options among members of the MEPIS community in December 2013.[2] Developers from antiX then joined them, bringing the ISO build system as well as the Live-USB/DVD technology. In order to be listed on DistroWatch, MX Linux was initially presented as a version of antiX. It received its own DistroWatch page as a separate distribution with the release of the first Public Beta of MX-16 on November 2, 2016.
The MX-14 series was based on Debian Stable "Wheezy" and used first Xfce 4.10 and then, with the 14.4 release, Xfce 4.12. The MX-14 versions were intended to fit onto a CD, a constraint that limited the applications that could be included. This series saw the gradual evolution of the MX Tools, a collection of handy utilities designed to help the user with a variety of common tasks that are often complicated and obscure. Many of these Tools were developed specifically for MX, while some were forked from existing antiX apps or are existing antiX apps; a couple were imported with permission from outside sources.
MX-15 moved to the new Debian Stable "Jessie" using systemd-shim, meaning that systemd is installed but the default init is sysvinit.[3] The size limitation was lifted, enabling the developers to present the user with a full turnkey product. Substantial expansion of MX Tools occurred.
MX-16 is still based on Debian Stable "Jessie" but with many applications backported and added as well from other sources. Also has additions and refinements to MX Tools, import of advanced antiX developments, expanded support, and a completely new icon/theme/wallpaper combination.
MX-16.1 collects all bug fixes and improvements since MX-16, and adds a new kingfisher theme, upgraded and streamlined MX Tools, revised documentation and new translations.
Releases
| Version | Release |
|---|---|
| MX-16.1 | June 8, 2017 |
| MX-16 | December 13, 2016 |
| MX-15 | December 24, 2015 |
| MX-14.4 | March 22, 2015 |
| MX-14.3 | December 3, 2014 |
| MX-14.2 | June 30, 2014 |
| MX-14.1.1 | June 18, 2014 |
| MX-14 | March 27, 2014 (non-PAE) |
| MX-14 | March 24, 2014 (PAE) |
Features
The complete feature list can be seen on this page.
See also
References
- ↑ https://mxlinux.org
- ↑ https://mxlinux.org/history
- ↑ http://antix.mepis.org/index.php?title=Main_Page, entry for 24 December 2015
External links
- Reviews
- MX Linux MX-16 Metamorphosis - Winds of change 14 January 2017 by Dedoimedo, dedoimedo.com
- MX Linux 16 9 January 2017 by Jesse Smith, distrowatch.com
- MX-15 review - Highway to rad 29 February 2016 by Dedoimedo, dedoimedo.com
- MX-15 Linux - Debian at it's Finest! 1 Feb 2016 by Don't Call Me Lenny!, youtube.com
A full list of substantive reviews, both written and video, that are known to MX Linux developers can be found with summaries on this page.