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MX Linux
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Reader supplied reviews for MX Linux
Average rating
8.0 from 610 review(s)
Version: 23.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-09-16
Votes: 1
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For years I was using Manjaro KDE on my old laptop Dell Latitude 5430 (8Gb RAM). After change to MX Linux KDE it is much faster. That's a pitty I have changed so late. Another plus of MX Linux is possibility of making mirror/backup of installed distro in form of iso. Greate! It seems that other components are working well and smooth. Till now only installing of caffeine-ng was a little bit complicated - it is a pitty it is not addede to official repos. I hope that distro will continue in future.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-09-01
Votes: 1
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This is style of linux I have longed to see for some time now. My first foray was with Mepis back in 2006 on a pentium. Today MX Linux runs on every peice of hardware I throw at it both very old and very new, even old macbooks and every piece of hardware just works. It even runs software that I see others complain about all the time with ease. OBS for one. If you need more AV centric AVLinux is now based on MX Linux. Since it uses such minimal resources I use it as a server running jellyfin for a TV box and server, in one. It works better at gaming than the Gaming OS's i tried for my intel system running a Nvidia 1650, Nothing massive for hardware i know, but before installing MX Linux, I had all kinds of errors on that system, and terrible framerates. When i switched to MX Linux and installed steam, again everything just worked with minimal tweaking if any at all. It even has a 386 version which can be run on very old hardware and it revives it for a modern OS that just works.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-16
Votes: 1
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I've been seeing people complain about silly things with MXLinux. My experience it that it simply works, with a variety of hardware. MS Winders is a paid for OS that is probably the only other system that has run this cleanly for me for the last 20 years. Like Winders, you have to know where to go to adjust things to your discretion. Spend the time to learn it. I recently reconfigured MX to act and look like Winders just to see if I could. It was fun! The update process patches all the holes so I suggest people just let it run.....and not be so upset over not having absolute control over every minute process. This is a VERY solid system. Spend the time and get to know it. Its solid, stable, and is ready out of the box.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-09
Votes: 0
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For BIOS only computers , that means OLD. boot after install is a problem.
in 2024 MX Linux Xfce is one of the few that will BOOT after install..with my ACER 5315 laptop
If i look at only the latest versions so as to get the longest security updates. Of the Ubuntu variants only Lubuntu will boot after install. Between Lubuntu and MX Linux ,some of the advantages of MX
PROS
MX installer gives a brief guide to the choices as you work thru the install menus
MX installer updates itself over the internet, during the install, fixing some bugs, a very nice feature.
MX installer gives an easy option to create a separate home partition and explain WHY its a really good idea. ( they dont give a guide on sizes though )
MX seems to render the fonts much more clearly. .
MX allows installation of Flatpacks from sources outside MX, This is good because Flatpacks are likley to be more up to date. So if you need the latest version this is another option to get it.
MX comes with a very usefull welcome panel , with videos and FAQ
MX includes a 160+ page user manual . You probably wont need it, but its there.
MX Tools allows you to adjust settings easily and allows choices other distros dont have easy access to.
CONS
MX after install you should run Synaptic package manager, click Refresh, then click Mark updates, then run/ install them.
even if you chose to download files and codex during install, you still need to update the system
In the past my machine ran Ubuntu , until they dropped support, then Mint cinnamon until they dropped support.
MX runs much faster than both of them. ( the machine came with VISTA and I had it updated all the way to Windows 10 with dual boot )
I have not tried Mint Xfce yet.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-08-09
Votes: 0
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Well, they say MX Linux is very stable and it is number one in the world. I agree that it is quite reliable. Maybe even more stable than the original Debian. But are there any other positive things for an average user, I wonder. Let me look at the distro as an inexperienced person who sees MX Linux at the very first time and wants to work immediately after installing but not to spend much time fixing pronlems.
Firstly, the vertical panel. When I make it horizontal (more comfortable for me), alas, it covers the titles of the windows. And I haven't found any simple way to fix it.
Secondly, if you leave it vertical and open a lot of windows, the panel stretches down beyond the screen border. (Unlike in Ubuntu`s Unity where the buttons were comfortably arranged in an expanding way.)
That all is a real shame. It shouldn`t be nowadays. XFCE has been existing for many years, it is almost perfect nowadays, there is no need to do such a mess to it.
But there is one more sad moment: it's impossible to switch off the updates checking. There is no such an option in the update manager.
I don`t want any softwae to use the internet connection without my concent and permission. Even if it is safe and helpful, even if I trust the developes totally, I just don`t want it - that`s a matter of principle.
Thus, despite all my love to Debian and Debian-based distros, I will not use MX Linux untill XFCE is not so distorted and the internet connections are totally controlled by the user (afrer all, a user simply has a right to controll them).
So far I can use Devian which is actually ready for work out-of-the-bix. And, certainly, Linux Mint Debian Edition, though it is a little slower.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-08-08
Votes: 0
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After using MX Linux Xfce from version 17.1 through version 21.3, I've found that 19.4 locks up about 4 to 5 times per hour, version 23.3 locks up (freezes such that CTRL-ALT-DELETE does not restart the PC) 10 or 15 seconds after bootup. I've used the XFCE version (18.3 and 19.4). 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: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-08-06
Votes: 0
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I could handle being on MX Linux for about 20 minutes, their flavor of XFCE was not good,buggy and slow on modern hardware, their software center was not good and there wasnt a clear way to update anything using it, so i resorted to a terminal to update packages. To add their mirrors are slow and rely primarily on debian sources to properly work. The animations are ok and smooth but the overall experience for what is classified as their "Flagship" Distro is garbage. If you want a good lightweight distro just use Mint.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-04
Votes: 3
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This distro made me appreciate the Linux OS in a new way.
For starters, the Desktop Environment. XFCE isn't known for being very "pretty," but MX Linux ships with a pre-configured interface that makes it look spiffy. Added features like Conky, the drop-down terminal, themes, and Whiskers Panel are some nice quality-of-life additions.
And interestingly I have found it to be more feature-rich than Cinnamon. For example, I have more options for configuring window behavior and opacity in the compositor. It's faster too!
The repositories and software installer give you everything you need - flatpaks included.
MX Linux is not exactly hand-holdy, but I actually like the "built in my basement" feel. It's utilitarian. What it lacks in eye candy, it makes up for in functionality and stability.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 7
Date: 2024-08-02
Votes: 0
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KDE-Plasma on i5 Gen8 SSD Dell Laptop; only one OS; fresh installed; (added: nix)
The combo Plasma, Debian and the good work from MX makes this distro a great choice for daily tasks.
Sadly there are some bugs (Dolphin oom's when in some directories; sudden death while in use; lost boot device [their manual knows how to solves this] ; ... ).
Will try to install the 21 and upgrade it - because this is a 11/10 os.
However, would be the better way to share the bugs with the MX-Team first.
Still one of the best distros - but more bugs than usual.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-07-31
Votes: 0
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I've been using MX Linux for many years and... Sorry, I installed 23.3 Xfce 64Bits twice, 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.
This time I will try SolydXK.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-07-28
Votes: 0
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Concept seems ok but I wasn't able to install it on a test laptop, seems to have a lot of bugs in the installer and severe hardware compatibility limitations, including some very basic issues: it seems I wasn't able to write any changes to the partition table, so the first installation said it was complete, but on reboot it couldn't find a boot device. Thereafter it couldn't delete any partitions on the HDD. This seems a very basic bug Maybe with more development it will become a viable option for a desktop, but given the bugs encountered, can't imagine it would be trustworthy enough for use.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-27
Votes: 8
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I use MX linux on a IMAC 24 Core 2 duo born in 2009. It has 8GB of Ram and a "classic" HDD.
Everything works perfectly an fluently.
This distro is very adapted to old comuters but it's a very modern system.
Graphic card is recognized, as soudcard, wifi, ethernet, bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
Installation was very easy without any trouble.
This computer is now used everyday for routine work.
I have installed many distro (ubuntu, lubuntu, slackware, fedora) but with mint this one is clearly the easieast to manage, even for a "normal user"
I don't work with PC but sincerely consider it for your old Mac.
Many of my medical students are using now this distro for typing their thesis on old Imacs bought for 70 to 100 euros.
Thank you
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-27
Votes: 0
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Fast and snappy much quicker than mint, even tho the laptop is 15 years old, It found and configured everything including the new blue tooth 5.0 dongle for my lovely new logi keyboard and mouse, superb, have tried lots of distros - going back 20 years, being a mint fan for many years, but coming back to this is a nice surprise, I'm convinced, Impressed and converted, so many nice touches too, like watching apt do its stuff, it is helpful/educational and great entertainment using the Package Installer. 10/10 Nice work guys ^^
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-07-27
Votes: 0
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MX (21.3) was tolerable but annoying, but since version 23 its quality declined. Bluetooth, pipewire problems. (With debian 12 xfce there wasn't problems). Its appearance also was buggy. I think devs released this version way too soon.
Devs also not responding to problem request.. its sad this really was a good distro. I thinks devs are really busy,since its dev team are too small. I used xfce version.
I really hope devs will fix these problems since i really like their mindset,but currently its unusable since i can't use my bluetooth earphones.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-07-24
Votes: 0
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The language pack doesn't work, so all the formats relating to the language are wrong! I think this is a serious flaw that has not been corrected so far, July 18th. This makes the distro poor, not up to the fame of Ubuntu and Debian.
The other apps work fine, as in many other Debian-derived distros, but they don't make MX Linux great. Xfce also works well, but I don't see why it should be preferred to Cinnamon or KDE
Basically, I'm a little disappointed with it so far. As things stand, I don't think it was worth it.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-23
Votes: 7
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MX Linux has a couple things that no other distro can match.
First of all it's package installer "MX Package Installer" is miles faster that any other software like gnome-software or discover. Not only is it faster but it doesn't lack any of the features, in particular it comes with flatpak support.
Secondly it is very fast, it comes with all the neccecary features pre setup like bluetooth, backing up, clean up tasks, update notifiers. Even with all these things, it comes out faster than most other environments.
Last of all, the installer was very easy and it's preconfigured xfce setup comes with very helpfull panel "applets"
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-19
Votes: 4
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I'm new to MxLinux and have never used an XFCE desktop.
My experiance in short, this OS is extremely fast.
Like other Linux users, I also use a number of distributions and moving in-out by finding unnecessary reasons.
I've used and continue to use distributions based on GNOME, KDE, and Cinnamon, and I've discovered that this OS responds far faster than the others.
This is the USP I discovered in MX Linux (XFCE), and I noticed the difference while I was using it on the same machine back to back.
Because this operating system is based on Debian and other useful applications is readily available, I truly enjoyed using it.
I would like to thank the developers and other contributors for this outstanding distro. I plan to update all of my PCs to MxLinux in the future. I'll test out some other XFCE distributions as well to make sure it's a DE or MxLinux OS advantage.
I felt bad for myself for not giving attention for this distro before.
Number 1 in distrowatch for a reason.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-07-19
Votes: 0
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I *almost* love it. I could see using it as a daily driver for a workstation. But you can't fault people for wanting a new coat of paint. Let me elaborate:
The good: (1) Built on Debian Stable; (2) The software installer has custom repositories with Flatpaks enabled by default, which make the package base very strong; (3) XFCE is given an attractive, pre-customized interface that actually looks pretty sleek and feels responsive and quick; (4) The community forums are active; (5) The installer was essentially painless to set up a working dual-boot system with Windoze; (6) The distro overall gives the user a lot of control and doesn't make too many decisions on your behalf.
The meh: It's a retro experience -- Reminiscent of something from the early 2000s. Many people talk about the pre-bundled utilities it comes with. But take another look - those packages include a lot of things like CD burners and CD rippers (who uses those??), but not OBS studio (a glaring omission). Some of the utilities feel a bit cobbled-together with duct tape. For example, the user manual is helpful, but it's just a PDF file that looks like something I might receive from an amateur spam marketer. TheNvidia driver installer script is literally just that -- a script file that runs in a terminal (No GUI or user-friendly configuration options). The "Papirus Folder Colors" essentially just give you some hyperlinks and walk you through the download/installation.
There is nothing "wrong" with this more rustic, simple approach, since they do, in fact work. But other, more modern-feeling distros in the Debian branch will go a step further and automate a lot of those functions with attractive interfaces and GUIs.
In summary: It's like buying a used Toyota Tacoma with 40K miles on it. There's no reason you can't drive it for the rest of your life, and definitely smarter than buying a new Ram truck that will break in 3 years. And there's something charming about utilitarian minimalism. But all else being equal, other distros do basically the same thing with better aesthetics.
As a computer-savvy elder millennial, I appreciate the throwback. But all else being equal... I don't see much reason to prefer it over Mint.
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Version: 21.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-13
Votes: 0
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I recently reinstalled mxlinux 23 on a machine as the update botched my system. It is working good, but now on my Mxlinux 21.3, the gufw went out with the graphical no longer coming up with the ufw. I can use the terminal with all the usual commands to check on ufw being enable-other settings, etc. I have tried both the systemd as well as the sysVinit & both are botched as far as showing the gufw part. I like being able to see the connections, especially the multiple instances of the same software (vpn-example) to keep an eye on things as well as making sure my deny, etc. are in the rules, clicking between the rules-other tabs. This happened before with the 21 & I tried, like now uninstalling, reinstalling & even went as far as putting firewalld on (that doesn't show me the same info). I have to have to reinstall the whole system & take chances with the updates that the same thing will happen as it did before (I did reinstall the OS before to fix the problem). I like MX-linux but this happening after the botched 23 recent update is wearing on me considering this particular problem happened before. I am not one to run to complain (try to fix my problems myself). This is my third year with Linux OS's. I have near 30 different distro's I am learning & would have readily said that MX linux is at the top, but as said earlier, this is wearing on me. I don't want to be hitting my head against the wall over & over reinstalling the OS-re-setting up all the apps, etc. At the top are the Arch distros: Mabox, Manjaro (have all the different ones including Budgie), which I have minimal problems like this with (actually never had gufw go out on me). The usability-setup of MX linux's has been easy to do. Based on my high opinion of MX-linux, I will give it an 8.5 on what is going on now but there is no 8.5 to rate so I either choose 9 or 8....lol I will settle for 9 because I really do like MX-linux!!!!
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-06
Votes: 0
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An amazing specimen of engineering. Works reliably as an installed system or as a live system. The most recent release now appears to have strong support for hybrid AMD / Nvidia optimus graphics chips, which was especially a pleasant discovery for me. The live system capabilities which are partly powered by the fantastic Antix Linux Live tools, is and absolutely must have for anyone who wants to enjoy the convenience, without sacrificing reliability. Discovering MX really did bring to an end my distro hoping anguish that I suffered for years. A massive well done to the MX and Antix teams.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-05
Votes: 0
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I've used MXLinux since the 19.x version and have had very few issues. Its my goto Linux version. I've used many of the others and usually found something pretty quick that disappointed me. With Ubuntu based versions, it was their inability to find my laptop network card and Ubuntu's decision to drop 32 bit versions. Puppy Linux is too difficult to update software. Its more for temporary installations since you can't easily install security fixes. I've tried other distributions over the years starting out years ago building firewalls with Redhat. Also used some of the BSD's. For work I had to use Windows from 3.x to 10, and I work with Win 11 when needed. MXLinux fulfils the need for a stable, solid, desktop/laptop operating system without the need to constantly buy new hardware. It has a lot of software in the base version that easily compares to Windows. If you need more, I find Synaptic easy enough to work with. I love the auto notification for updates and patches. For the most part, patches are easily installed without any issues. I'm still fighting with a patch on my wife's old Windows laptop. I like things that work day in and day out. MXLinux fulfils that. Their are only two things that disappiinted me over the years. I once had a Dell laptop running version 19.x that couldn't install a patch. Updating to 21/23 fixed it. The other problem was on an old HP multimedia laptop where MXLinux couldn't seem to properly handle an attached monitor in extended mode. That's the worst of it. I supported Windows' users in an IT job for years and it was not as easy to maintain. If you really want fancy screens and menus, try the other distributions. If you are like me and just want something that's solid, fairly quick, stable, and full featured, I urge you to try MXLinux.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-04
Votes: 0
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Have been using MX for a while now ,all good has some interesting extra features
like"copy a link without tracking etc"
"Paste without formatting",
kind of different from every other Distros I've used, has Pro Audio options etc so changed
all I had to tall audio pro,thinking it was better but messed up my creating videos option -
no sound no idea where I went wrong so maybe will re-install it!
Overall for me a great Distro as was using Kodachi 8.27 and it wouldn't update,
to the latest Mozilla Firefox 1.27 so couldn't access YouTube!
And the developer hasn't created an updated version for a year or so now!
But looking for a LINUX OS without Libre Office added and scanned with Clam TK Antivirus,
and it detected PUA's and possible malware threats so removed it
from Kodachi Linux Os!
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Version: 21.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-02
Votes: 0
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I have used MX-linux for several years now & until the recent update to 21.3, had no significant problems. I would have given a 10 for the ease & use- if not for what happened yesterday. I have both 23 & 21 versions (actually had about 5 on different drives). I saw there was an update on the Mx-Linux 21 drive & did the update. After the update, it was the first time that I couldn't get it to boot into the OS. It would loop in the initial boot up. I couldn't believe it!!!! I tried using the install flash drive that I installed it with to repair it but that did not work. I took the hard drive out of my computer & put it in an external enclosure to hook it up to another Linux Os as a dual boot, but that failed as it wouldn't boot into the OS. I finally bit the bullet to install Mx-linux 23 on a different drive. I tried to repair the grub through the boot repair on the 21 version (hooked up in an external enclosure to the new drive). That didn't work, so I am now moving all files from the 21 to the 23 that I had saved. I will then reinstall but put the latest version on the 21. Disappointing that the latest update ruined my system. I won't stop using MX-linux because the plus's outweigh the minus's. This is the first time MX linux update trashed-ruined my system's ability to boot into the OS.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-06-30
Votes: 0
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I fully wiped a drive that was hosting a functional Manjaro install and installed MX 23 an hour ago, and it's already given me nothing but problems. I allowed it to partition the disk as it pleased and left settings on their defaults. Install completes, reboot, up pops GRUB, boot into MX. Black screen. Search forums for help, seems like it's a known issue. The accepted workaround if disabling microcode loading doesn't work (??) is mashing the enter key after boot. This actually works and I get to LightDM, enter my password, screen goes black, LightDM pops up again. The X server can't start. No information on this one besides "update your drivers" (did that already). This is a completely fresh, stock install. WTF? The LiveUSB worked fine. That's enough headache for me, thanks.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-06-26
Votes: 0
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I have used MX Linux and was happy with the transition from other Debian-based distros. However, while the appearance has improved from the previous version, the issues have not stopped. I continue to have a problem with audio and video problem across various computers and hardware. Specifically, websites containing videos including, YouTube, news sites, etc. continue to experience a problem and refuse to play. There are way too many apps installed, ram usage is atrocious with 2 gb used at idle on my computer, and there are a lot of crashes and lock-ups. Unfortunately, I have experienced countless problems causing me along with my peers to have to seek other distros.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-25
Votes: 15
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MX Linux KDE edition is a stellar example of a Linux distribution that "just works." This edition seamlessly integrates the powerful KDE Plasma desktop environment with MX Linux's well-known stability and performance, creating a user-friendly and efficient operating system.
One of the standout features of MX Linux KDE is its thoughtful selection of pre-installed applications. Unlike many distributions that either overwhelm users with unnecessary software or leave them scrambling to install basic tools, MX Linux strikes a perfect balance. Essential applications such as LibreOffice for productivity, VLC for media playback, and Firefox for web browsing are all included by default. This curated selection ensures that users have everything they need from the start without experiencing system bloat.
Moreover, the inclusion of utilities like GPG key import tools demonstrates MX Linux’s attention to practical user needs. Importing GPG keys is a breeze, making it straightforward to set up encrypted communications and manage software repositories securely. Additionally, the system's capability to run Java programs with a simple double-click simplifies tasks that can be cumbersome on other distributions. This ease of use extends to popular applications like Minecraft, which can be launched out of the box without additional configuration – a stark contrast to the setup woes experienced on many other Linux systems.
The MX Tools suite is another highlight, offering a comprehensive set of utilities that cover virtually all aspects of system administration. Whether it's snapshot creation, package management, or system cleanup, MX Tools provide intuitive interfaces that empower both new and experienced users to maintain and optimize their system effortlessly. This suite is a testament to MX Linux's commitment to user-centric design, ensuring that complex tasks are accessible and manageable.
In summary, MX Linux KDE edition exemplifies the "just works" philosophy by combining a robust and customizable desktop environment with a well-considered selection of pre-installed applications and powerful administrative tools. This creates an operating system that is ready to meet users' needs immediately, providing a smooth, efficient, and enjoyable computing experience. I switched from opensuse tumbleweed to MX Linux KDE AHS and its wonderful, lovely experience! Everything is super smooth and works out of the box. Just the operating system (distro) that one needs. Not to forget, that MX Linux is holding its crown 1st position since decades, for a good reason! ;)
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-20
Votes: 16
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In terms of installation, it was amazing. Everything feels like a breeze, with no hiccups and no errors. Probably the fastest and smoothest exp installing OS so far for me. It might be because this is a Debian-based OS which is known for its stability.
When it comes to the aesthetic, I really like the unpolished, homemade, old, maybe "utilitarian" feel of xfce, which separates itself from KDE Plasma and GNOME. This is my first time using xfce, and I really like the super tight vertical taskbar and the shrunk app icons snuggling on it. Apps when opened cover the whole desktop, not open into little windows that overlap one another. This means that, without any adjustment, apps are given maximum vertical and horizontal space to be displayed, which I think is fantastic. An advantage with the old feel is that if some app happens to have a very bland, old-looking app icon on the taskbar, it blends in well with the rest. An example is Strawberry the music player which is the default in MX Linux. Although I hate it to guts in KDE Plasma and GNOME because the ugly app icon stands out so much, it blends surprisingly well with others on xfce.
The OS itself is very neat too. When first booting up to MX Linux, I was greeted by the PDF user manual. This is unheard of, or if they do exist, effectively non-existent on other OS, so MX Linux makes it very easy for newcomers to understand how things work. Both package managers, MX and Synaptic, are easy to use. Two advantages of Synaptic over other package managers like pacman, yay or Flatpak is that it categorizes the packages and has a search function at the same time. For non-technical audience like me, this is great because I can easily find new apps to experiment with.
I was also struck by the fact that I can control brightness out of the gate, because I cannot do so in other distros I have used like Manjaro, Mint, endeavourOS, and Fedora when I first installed them. Doing so requires me to install the NVIDIA drivers and dive into the config files while in that bright light, which if in a dark room will be very uncomfortable and makes it impossible for me to sleep. That issue does not even exist on MX Linux. Even better is that to shortcut the whole NVIDIA driver installation process, the OS includes a script that does it automatically for me, which I absolutely love.
Given how great MX Linux at solving many of the issues I have with the look, the feel, and the trouble of a Linux distro, I may stay a while to see if I can convert to Linux fully.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-18
Votes: 8
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WOW! This distro is what a Linux distribution SHOULD be! Easy installation with no hiccups or surprises. Lots of custom system administration tools. A spectacularly polished theme and look. Functional. Stable. No politics. No drama.
Certainly the 'buntu family of distros can't compete with MX Linux, nor can most other distros.
I'm not surprised. Many years ago I was a Mepis devotee. MX Linux is next level compared to Mepis, and two levels of next level compared to virtually every other distro I've used, and I've used many. For the past several years I've been camped out over in Arch space because of the breadth and depth of available applications. Debian-based distros offer a fraction of the applications available for Arch and derivatives, like Manjaro or Endeavor. This will be MX Linux's Achilles heel, and hopefully that heel won't keep me from walking with MX Linux, because so far it impresses.
I use KDE, and while a lot of the Debian stable software is a bit dated compared to what I'm used to, I'm hoping I'll gain easy package installation and removal, quick package installation, and a stable system without giving up too much in the way of more up to date packages and and my favorite application. I'm hoping Debian has worked out some mechanism for getting more obtuse applications installed without too much pain.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-17
Votes: 7
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MX Linux set up a Debian desktop, so I don't have to. :-D
Literally that's all I wanted, and they delivered. KDE version works just fine on a 1.5 year old ASUS computer that previously had Windows 11. A couple hours of tweaks and customizations gave me a sturdy new daily driver for a work laptop.
I won't say it's the fluffiest or eye-candiest desktop out there but these MX tools take the pain out of sysadmin stuff.
It's like a breath of fresh air for the "don't intrude on my user experience" crowd.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-06-16
Votes: 0
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Tried out MX Linux KDE on my daily driver coming from Kubuntu but just had some weird issues. While some things were very polished and cool it just was not for me in the current state.
The MX Dark theme is a nice touch.
Having Flatpak repos easily installed with the click of a button also very cool.
The MX Boot options gui is also neat.
Using X11 while this isnt terrible I feel it should just be Wayland by default imo for KDE.
Weird screen glitches upon a restart, after updating everything, setting up my themes, firefox browser.. I got some weird artifacts randomly on desktop.
I also know this is a linux thing but the hub ports error, acpi error, numlock not being on at boot by default.. these things are easy to fix once you know but for a newer users all these distros should just set the grub error level to not pick up these little errors you see at boot and just turn numlock on already seriously lol so weird.
I hope to try it again in the future but for now I will stick with Kubuntu because its just working the way I want.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-10
Votes: 0
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MX Linux is a rock-solid daily driver for work. Not as beginner-friendly as Mint, but it packs way more functionality into the OOTB desktop experience.
I run a law practice out of my home office. I do not use my computer for gaming, video editing, or anything computationally expensive, but I do have a large filesystem where I work with many files. I need a system that is fast, reliable, functional, and that stays out of my way. MX Linux hits it out of the park in this regard.
The installer was painless. The disk partitioning tool was not completely idiot-proof, but idiots shouldn't use Linux.
I disagree with the people who say it feels "outdated." XFCE, freshly-installed is primitive and ugly. But it is VERY configurable and the MX Linux devs put a lot of work into it. The panels, menus, Conky, drop-down bash terminal, and XFCE themes feel slick and modern. MX with XFCE looks cool to me, whereas Mint Cinnamon felt like I was playing with a toy.
MX Tools are great. The Nvidia driver script worked flawlessly. General customization with the Tweak utility, firewall configuration, network assistant, and Bash config make MX Linux more fun than building a vanilla Debian system by hand.
Package management is very powerful. Updates are easy, and the MX Software Installer has built-in Flatpak support. The package base has everything I need to support a document-intensive workflow.
At its core, this distro is a well-planned Debian system that is preconfigured for grownup Desktop use. It hits a sweet spot for an intermediate user who is comfortable with scripting and sysadmin tasks, but really just needs a capable workhorse.
Really outstanding job by the MX Linux devs.
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-05
Votes: 4
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I've been using MX Linux for several months. I have a frugal install which loads entirely into RAM which I love and keep fairly small. Another regular install with cuda toolkit and cuda driver which is fairly heavy, and now I'm playing with a heavily modified, stripped down version on an ASUS Chromebox w/ only 2G RAM and a 2-core 15W processor. (It's a bit of a struggle running a modern browser w/ 2G RAM, but works). The hacked Chromebox is just supposed to be a "Roku with extras" type thing. I may wind up using antiX for that instead, it's just fun to tinker and tweak MX.
It's great, does whatever I want it to do. ★★★★★★★★★★
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Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-06-01
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 23.x releases. I have tried to install MX 23.2 multiple times on my Lenovo Thinkpad T490 and MX 23.3 today on my Dell Latitude 7490.
Again, seeming like the developers finally got their act together with 23.3, 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.
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 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: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-27
Votes: 0
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greetings linux lovers i begin this review with my saga on why this windows refugee come to mx linux and loving it. i been a windows/dos user since 81 i been with microserf all my computer life lets say i have no issues big / or small with windows nor intel for that matter. windows xp was the best version. since cyberpunk2077 comed out i had to quality of life upgrade my asus i7 quad core mini tower, meaning a graphic card and win 10 . the card was bought just the shortage 1650 nvidia clone, upon the installation of win 10 i found i was locked out of the asus bios and my keyboard was deactivated until window boot up i was i ok np. it was 4 years after this i had a grewing dissatisfaction of the windows system. with the mandatory updates and news button then the news broke about
microserf start up again with mandatory buying systems ie 11. which 11 wouldnt run on my system because its a legacy machine . that
broke the camels back,
so it is i started to looking for a computer system that I can buy on my own and upgrade at cost. i landed on a trigkey s5 ryzen 5800h 32 ram 1tb of hard drive ssd space for $360 at the buying of the computer and a port hub and an additional 1tb ssd drive. granted its no ryzen 9 surprisingly gets the job done very well, the plan was to install freebsd kde and go from there but due to it mel installing its xorg on amd board . plan b was engage look for a system that could be install with ease without sacrifice cpus to dark tech gods like gentoo or arch at 57 i got no time to mess with command line i wanted something to work out of box mx linux kde was it out of expediency and desperation to get it done. and everything did work the wifi 6,monitor, the installation took about 2 minutes. got my all in one printer to work, the uploading of the data i had in my asus was uploaded in 45 minutes vs 8 hours dowsnloading it to usb stick. the games i cheated used steam which better than windows and bulk of the games i played are on steam i have all the mysts games, daggerfall, marrowind, bard tale trilogy, supreme commander , hand of doom,vampire the masquerade bloodline, even neocron evolution works. of the more graphical intensive games smite, dota 2 ,succubus dont ask, 2 worlds 2 from dvd rom runs with minor snag, and scorn, warframe and second life. i had no problems with mx linux no issues. updates are a breeze and have 6.6 kernel running with out problems , no problems with firefox . i had no problems with mx linux none nada zippy do da. the only nags i have would have is no way switching to systemd without causing system glitches and voltile upgrades beside that this spin of debian is my driver so. if i can say one thing if you want to have more people using linux systems like mx, mint, debian more easier systems should be allowed not everyone want to tinker with the system like you do . they should there for people who want to a system to work without the smess of gentoo or arch. there should be a linux like mx that works and can be versatile enough like mx for people needs. i think mx 23.3 is the gold standard and i been using it as a daily driver for 3 months now without problem except user errors
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-05-24
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, Synaptic, 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 smaller than more popular distributions like Ubuntu. Additionally, MX Linux's use of sysvinit instead of the more widely adopted systemd can lead to compatibility issues with software and services optimized for systemd. Gaming on MX Linux is also 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.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 4
Date: 2024-05-22
Votes: 0
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Not as good as it looks like. It might be on #1, but thats maybe because that is how the website works. Clicks.
And since its on top, everyone is going to click on MX, but that's all why it's still up there.. Neverending circle.
So, about the distro, its not that bad, but definitely not a good out of the box experience I had.
There were many typos and translation errors for my native language (Hungarian).
I'm a gamer, and its unfortunately a mess when it comes for gaming. Most modern distros are having systemd by default, this still stuck in history, with its sysvinit - sure you can replace it, but how does one non tech savvy person who's not into linux ever know that s/he might beed systemd instead of sysvinit..
After all, this distro was meant for newbies.
They have nice tools, but they should really go for the stability instead. I had this distro freezing on me numerous of times in a day, even though it was a total clean installment, and I haven't even touched / tweaked with the system config files (can't imagine what would have happened if I did)
Not recommended
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-05-20
Votes: 17
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Rock solid operating system. Full office suite.
Have been using this since the 19.3 version and never has let me down.
More stable than any other Linux OS's around.
Versatile platform works well with VirtualBox 7.0.
Which I downloaded as a Debian file from virtual box. It was simple to install.
MX Linux installs quickly on a hard drive, unalike other Bloated Linux OS's.
MX Linux is resource minded, 2.3 GB of RAM on an average out of my 64 GB RAM.
I have been in contact with the MX Forum, they are very knowledgeable.
They solved the small difficulty I had quickly.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 3
Date: 2024-05-14
Votes: 0
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MX linux is not for power users. it's for migrating windows users. it is the worst desktop version from debian. it's stable though, not for me.
don't expect to be prototyping on it. all will fail.
Your kernel does not support pids limit capabilities or the cgroup is not mounted. PIDs limit discarded.
WARN[0041] Failed to add conmon to cgroupfs sandbox cgroup:
that is a common error from any system implementing OCI. install it for rescue or watching movies. I for one feel bad about removing ubuntu studio that I exchanged MX Linux for. it was heavier on ram but ran everything I can think of
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-03
Votes: 22
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I've tried a multitude of linux distros because there are so many great ones these days but I still keep coming back to MX Linux for the speed (maybe due to lack of systemd) and stability. I also love the custom MX tools like the live image creator that can burned to a USB and stored away to keep all your files and custom settings. It's so easy to clone MX to another pc and save a lot of setup time. Also when I have a problem with grub due to multiple linux distros on my pc it is very easy to reset and update-grub with MX tools. I've been using the KDE version, it's got so many more custom settings than Xfce, and it's been extremely stable for me. All in all, there are some other great linux distros but if I could only have one, it would be MX Linux.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-02
Votes: 14
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MX Linux: A Time-Tested Champion in the Linux World
For many years, MX Linux has stood tall as a beacon of excellence in the realm of Linux distributions, and it's not hard to see why. From its inception, MX Linux has been engineered to provide users with a seamless, powerful, and user-friendly computing experience.
One of the standout features of MX Linux is its remarkable stability. Built on the solid foundation of Debian Stable, users can trust MX Linux to deliver rock-solid performance day in and day out. Whether you're a seasoned Linux enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of open-source software, MX Linux offers a level of reliability that is simply unparalleled.
But stability is just the beginning. MX Linux also shines in terms of versatility and customization. With its innovative MX Tools, users have access to a plethora of utilities that streamline the process of configuring and fine-tuning their systems. From managing software packages to tweaking system settings, MX Tools empowers users to tailor their computing environment to suit their unique preferences and workflow.
Furthermore, MX Linux is renowned for its exceptional performance. Thanks to its efficient use of system resources and optimized software selection, MX Linux delivers lightning-fast responsiveness and fluid multitasking capabilities. Whether you're crunching numbers, editing multimedia content, or simply browsing the web, MX Linux ensures a smooth and snappy computing experience.
But perhaps the greatest strength of MX Linux lies in its vibrant and supportive community. Comprised of passionate users and dedicated developers, the MX Linux community is a treasure trove of knowledge, expertise, and camaraderie. Whether you're seeking assistance with a technical issue or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, you'll find a warm welcome awaiting you in the MX Linux community forums and online channels.
In conclusion, MX Linux has rightfully earned its reputation as a top-tier Linux distribution. With its unwavering commitment to stability, versatility, performance, and community, MX Linux continues to set the standard for excellence in the world of open-source software. Whether you're a seasoned Linux veteran or a curious newcomer, MX Linux is sure to delight and inspire you with its exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-05-01
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 23.x releases. I have installed MX 23.2 multiple times. Seeming like it was going to be a good distro each time, bugs appeared even before I could get the install set up the way I wanted. I could not restart or shutdown from the desktop. It kept going back to the login screen. The options in the upper right corner of the screen were grayed out and inoperable. In other words, an infinite loop became apparent at that point with no way out. It's a real shame because MX Linux seems to have so much to offer, especially in the way of tools. I have been having much more success and satisfaction with Linux Mint and LMDE, both of which have really stood the test of time!
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-01
Votes: 0
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I'v been using MX Linux on an old system for a few months now. What can I say. Well lets start with what I usually use on my laptops (plural). Typically a mix of Linux Mint LMDE for the dinosaurs and Arch Linux for the newer systems. I'm a BIG advocate of the command line. It offers freedom and flexibility to do things YOUR WAY but also builds skills in solving often complex technical problems when and if, they arrive.
MX Linux is in many ways the antithesis of Arch. It offers an enormous array of hand holding tools to solve often even challenging problems. For example, my MX based laptop, which has no battery (as I said its old) pulled out from the wall and suffered kernel problems. It would no longer load. Normally the fix for this is not simple and its time consuming. MX offers a simple tool that fixed the problem from a USB in a matter of minutes.....WOW.
It also has tools that allow you to easily address an array of tasks, that often trip up newbies and people who don't want to be power users, such as installing popular software. I, for example use Vivaldi a LOT. In Mint I typically download the tar file from Vivaldi's site and then use a simple installer tool in Mint to install it. But what if you don't know about the tool or perhaps you are using Arch and have no knowledge of things like Paru or Yay? This suddenly becomes a real issue. MX takes care of this too. Vivalidi is offered as a quick click and install through MX's popular software tool.
If you look at the sheer work and thought that's gone into this OS you have to admire the dev's. No one I have seen comes close to this level of detailed effort, consideration and commitment for new users. Its admirable and makes Linux truly accessible to the standard end user in the same way that Windows once did, before it became telemetry ridden and controlling. Good luck not creating a Microsoft account when using Windows 11, you really have little choice in the matter.
So for new or standard users who are fed up with Redmonds antics and want a system that lets them decide how things are done and collecting data, MX is one of two choices I'd recommend, Mint being the other.
Now the downside. The thing with all this hand holding is you may not learn anything and if you do still strike a problem that's not addressed in the GUI tools, you may be out of luck. For example, I had an issue with MX LXDE not retaining my choice of desktop wallpaper. It would always revert back to default. If I had no knowledge of the command line and how to research and understand solutions, I might not have been able to solve this. Even the very polite and helpful forum had issues with this one.
So in summary, a fantastic Linux distro for the newcomer or standard user who wants to enjoy the benefits of open source software, hassle free. If you want to learn I'd probably start with Mint which sits somewhere between MX and the more challenging distro's like Arch and then move to Arch or maybe Debian (no sorry Arch for me but I'm biased...LOL).
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-30
Votes: 0
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I hopped multiple distros and settled on MX Linux 23.2, used with multiple desktop environment my most likeable are KDE and Cinnamon(installed via command line)
Pros:
what I like most about it is its ease of use(MXTools,Multiple apps easly instalable, its satbility even after updates)
Cons:
I would say duplicate application entries in menu
Can play games, run VMs,Music, videos and devlopment what ever you throw at it its shows its stability with custom kernel liqourix. I am pretty satisfied with it and believe with its updates which are way more than Linux mint LMDE6 its still very solid and stable distro, never broke on my machine with out intentions :)
Favourite Treats:
MX Tools=>
5 stars for creating Snapshot ISO of live running system with all personal settings saved instalable to another computer,
Customization with Tweaks in XFCE,
Package Installer App instalation ese of use,
Boot files and settings restorations.
Dislikes: Double and Cumbersome Menu Entries
Its my top distro due to its stability and ease of use and customizations to my likings and never breaks without intentions that is :)
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-04-27
Votes: 0
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MX Linux 23.2, it's like I'm on a rollercoaster to Mars, but with more twists and turns than a trip on acid! 🎉
Tried to slap it onto my old core2 duo Intel rig, but man, it was like wrestling an angry octopus. Installation? Like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded while riding a unicycle. Took me, like, forever, and even after a reboot, it was still playing hide and seek.
Been hooked on MX since forever, but this new version? It's like I'm living in the Matrix!
Had this total freakout with Firefox – this extension I added just vanished into thin air. And stability? It's like trying to surf a tsunami on a popsicle stick. Games, browsing, you name it – it's all a technicolor nightmare.
Bugs? They're like mutant cockroaches, crawling out of every nook and cranny, and nobody's doing squat about it.
So, if you're ready to take a wild ride with a janky-ass distro that's as reliable as acid, then MX Linux is your ticket to the loony bin. But beware, this ride's crazier than a three-headed goat on a pogo stick! 🚀✨
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-04-22
Votes: 0
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Installed MX Linux ver 23 Libretto (XFCE) on old core2 duo Intel machine with 4gig ram and a HD (no SSD drives) and a AMD graphics card. Installation was straightforward I prefered it to the default Debian partitioner, The MX installer made it easy to keep my existing /home , it took around 15min, rebooted and it looks ok it has most of the apps I need . I like using the keyboard shortcuts that Bunsenlabs has and maybe I could set those up I have'nt looked into that yet. I had an issue on Firefox where the extension added did not show under the extension icon, I'm still looking into that - it may have to do with the firefox version, as on another machine with Firefox ESR I don't have this problem and that is also a Debian based distro (Bunsenlabs). Overall for old hardware it looks good and I'm now going to test the Advanced Hardware Support build on laptop that is only about 2 years old but on Ubuntu 22 there are issues with sound and graphics (intel UHD600) ,so far in the Mx live boot environment it looks good as the hardware is detected.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-04-15
Votes: 0
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Stability issues has marred this distro post 19.4. The 21.3 was decent, but it had some rough edges. 23.2 seems like as if was rushed through.
Previous reviewer has hit it spot on. The project has became less fluid and stable. Updating has become more difficult. Dependency errors cropping up.
LMDE may be no. 2 in popularity. Its most recent LMDE 6 version runs extremely well, with no issues. Way things are evolving, it could propel Linux Mint back to the top spot in popularity in matter of time.
The rating is reflective of the most recent version.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-15
Votes: 3
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After testing a number of the newer releases of other distros and finding them (for me at least) lacking the stability I find with MX in all their versions as I started with 18.x. it's been bulletproof overall, still in this release for me.. no issues playing my online games or doing anything else I want to do.. and to have a choice to install snaps (although I do not personally) by booting up with the systemd version at grub launch. it has the best of 2 inits unlike most of the alternatives. Dev's are fast to help out (I've found on all of the one bug I found.. was fixed within hours) others Ive read about on the forums are likewise taken care of expediently.
Being based on Debian keeps it very stable overall. I don't need "cutting edge" stuff that just breaks my system thank you. Everything just works, which is really all we really want :)
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 4
Date: 2024-04-12
Votes: 0
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MX Linux is a decent distro, but every year it seems to get less stable, and more and more outdated. While it is decently well performing, I would prefer a newer, better distro like Mint. Pretty outdated looking, but not as resource efficient as it could be with those graphics.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 3
Date: 2024-03-26
Votes: 0
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I have been using MX for over 6 years and it seems to get less stable with every release. I have found that on Libretto MX 23 I have had to reinstall completely three times so far after updates started throwing errors. The first two re-installs happened after I started seeing BullsEye (the previous release) library errors before the system went south. Third time it updated but on reboot would not launch and did not get far enough to go to the debug console. I happened again this past week so I am posting this from a laptop with a Void Linux flash drive trial. Yes, I am distro shopping.
I Still have another laptop with MX 17 running. Getting a bit long in the tooth but after the disaster it has been on my desktop I am afraid to update. Sure the /home folder is saved but the /opt is not so I lose all the software installs and config changes I have saved.
Desktop: FX 8350 AMD, 16G ram, 0.5T SSD. non systemd, and no dual boot as it is Linux only. Fairly basic MX install overall.
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Version: 19.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-18
Votes: 36
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I'm on 19.4 still going strong.
I Started using MX Linux at around version 17, and never looked back. It's just been boringly rock-solid. Never any weird issues that require reinstall/reconfiguration, and many, many times more snappy than anything Ubuntu-based.
The software repos are meticulously updated, the dev team is probably the most active one out there, and the persistent live-system/snapshotting are also consistently the best and most stable that I've ever used.
10/10 all day every day.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-03-16
Votes: 0
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I switched from Debian to MX Linux after seeing the write-ups on this site and must admit it is a clean design with a number of nice features for home use. I did try running some large computational programs (many days per run), but I had problems when the program would simply stop though the rest of the system was functional. Odd for a 22-core Xeon with ECC memory. Never had an issue with Debian, Fedora or openSUSE so I'd recommend sticking with one of those for mission-critical applications (Debian has the reliability of a rock and what I went back too). For home use, I think it worked quite well and had a number of useful built-in apps. So 9/10
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Version: 19.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-13
Votes: 13
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Great distribution.
It improves the Debian GNU/Linux experience and makes Debian as easy as possible.
The MX tools are very useful, especially the one that could be used to create our own live ISO.
Very interesting is the Advanced Hardware Suppor (AHS) version, which includes a modern liquorix kernel and a lot of updated hardware controllers and drivers. Very useful for a fresh installation without hardware problems.
I also like that it brings the sysv init to avoid systemd. And this change does not seem to affect the boot speed.
In conclusion, MX Linux is the best distro.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 4
Date: 2024-03-06
Votes: 0
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Meh.
Came into this with high expectations due to the popularity but this was disappointing.
Cons:
Slow to start up.
Bloated.
Ugly default UI.
Can get stuck asleep, forcing a restart. (Don't have this issue on other debian based distros).
Pros:
Decent software OOTB, although too much.
Large repo already installed, found everything very easily.
Can't say it is exactly stable for me but people say it is.
Plays games ok too.
For context I am using a Thinkpad, every distro should run great on this but MX doesn't, back to Debian for me.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-03-01
Votes: 0
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What a RAM pig it is. Weighing in at 871 MB of RAM at idle, slow and ponderous it simply bogged the system down. Virtually any mid weight distro now runs circle round MX 23. The kicker though was when I tried Linux Mint 21.2. Mint Cinnamon weighed in at 616 MB of RAM but ran circles around MX 23. That made me curious enough to fire up MINT 21.2 XFCE - wow, it weighed in at 525 MB RAM vs MX-Linux 23 at 871 MB of RAM. And Mint XFCE simply zipped around on that 17 year old hardware. Linux Mint 21.2 runs circles around MX Linux, who would have thought. MX Linux 23 is simply bloated, buggy, freezey garbage. Gone is the stability of Debian and XFCE and in it place the dimwitted ponderous clumsy MX-Linux 23. Also, why the large and ugly digital clock in the top right hand? The whole thing looks like a haphazardly thrown together "look at my 'hacker' desktop" for script kiddies. What a sorry turn for a once good distro.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-02-24
Votes: 0
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I tried MX as live-USB in the XFCE-version and the KDE-version.
In XFCE I found Firefox to be slow/lagging, in KDE it is much better.
So I think MX-KDE is the way to go, despite not the flagship (however very often non-flagship versions of a disto have more problems!!).
Because I think a good and resposive browser in any distro is priority one.
I tried to install, in live-USB-testing, a different browser. It did not work, nor any other program via the menu.
Maybe this is better in the installed version?
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-22
Votes: 21
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MX Linux is so easy to install and hard drive encryption prior to installation is painless. I'd like to have a rolling distro, but I've had so many issues with glitches with several rolling distros that I tried, maybe due to the ancient hardware on my computer, so I thought I gave MX a try. Installation of the Fluxbox version takes no time at all, so, I guess the fact that it's not a rolling distro is not a big deal. I especially like the Live usb maker! Boot Options and Boot Repair actually work very well, too. I might try the KDE version in the near future.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-14
Votes: 21
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Vs Debian, it is the only distro isntalled without "glish" in Dell 5590 and disk nvme Samsung Evo 970 plus , 16 Gig of Ram.
Debian freeze in Xfce live x64. and MXLinux detected the nvme disk and tweeked the parameters smartely. (notime etc..)
i know now why MXLinux is number one in Distrowatch.
the second thing is that in Debian Live; not the minimum (netinstall iso, you have to do a hug job to remove all facultative things like, fonts, languages, etc . i dont know about Trim becau se i an a noob. but i am sure that MXLinux do the job.
i will not change this distribution MXLinux. iam defitely satisfied. i look to and OS ready to use. Even ufw is installed by default and i can enable it before to connect to the net (very important to a noob like me)
Even without ssd, nvme; i tried MXLinux Xfce x64 in a hard disk with 04 Gig of Ram and in was very lite and fast. I dont know what to tell to an OS better than this.
i an in dual boot with win11 but i use this just for Age of Empires cause i dont know how to use a sandbox or playonlinx or .. Oh at last i have to say that i was very surprised that i can save my live tweeks parameters and the installation was very fast and my friends, the boot .. oh the boot is very very fast.
Yes I love XFCE cause is very tweekable.
Inglish is not my mother tong tongue. My apologize
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-02-14
Votes: 5
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Moved from Ubuntu to MX Linux and have to admit MX flies on my system, Ryzen 7u - 64GB DDR4 - 1TB M2 SSD.
I struggled with full blown Debian but MX seems to be designed as an improvement for the user and on Debian itself and have made it easier to use and install. There are a few hiccups with secure boot being enabled as MX Linux wont boot after being installed but that is not the fault of MX Linux you just have to disable secure boot and MX loads right up. Also not having secure boot enabled means the Virtual-box works perfectly. Many thanks the MX team. Steve ..
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Version: 21.3
Rating: 3
Date: 2024-02-07
Votes: 0
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This product is based on Debian and mx only adds utilities they think the linux community need.
When I first installed mx I noticed several updates a week occurring for Mx-linux system itself. i though this was unusual since the utilities are for MX and Debian updates came out maybe once a week. I would perform a checkon what the mx updates where providing and found that some updates had no change log.
You cannot automatically update to the new version without reinstalling.
The Init system by defaut uses sysvinit but also has System D which users can see when booting to the Grub which has the option of booting to system d. The only reason you would do that is sysvinit does not have the capability to run all needed services.
Mx does inckude needed linux maintenance features like removing trash and tmp files on a scedule and GUI that let you either install apps like .deb or install USB iso, but this is built into Linux you just have to know the command line.
a feature i liked wa snapshot which allowed a complete image of the system so it can be ooted up on a USB on another workstation.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-06
Votes: 21
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VERY strong 10. I have had MX on my main laptop now for over 2 years running, and it's the most reliable, solid, configurable Linux distro out there in my opinion.
Several times now I have downloaded, installed, and run other distros: Artix, Garuda, Fedora (and two of its clones: Alma and Rocky), Devuan, OpenSuse (Tumbleweed), and Mint. What I find very interesting is that coming back to my MX machine always feels like the old days back in the early 90s of going back to Windows after trying any Linux distro; it was home, it was reliable on my hardware. That is MX Linux now, a complete replacement for Windows and for distro hopping.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-03
Votes: 26
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Distros are generally subjective due to the end user needs and the hardware which is the beautiful thing about linux, its almost individual. I have messed around with plenty of distros but was looking for something with my requirements as I could not find a distro that completely met them.
Good redundancy.
KDE
Stable
No annoying updates that required reboots.
Secure.
Intuitive tools.
Lightweight
Not centralised to larger organisations.
I tried open suse tumble weed but updates would kill the display and would not boot, fedora was the same but was much heavier, kde neo just fires out updates at the change of the direction of the wind asking for reboots and then has to go through a dragged out update process on boot. Redhat is just boring, kubuntu is just outdated and high resource and the list is endless. Im not saying they are bad distros, they just dont suit my needs.
It is actually very difficult to get a distro that suits the above. Then I tried mx libretto and what a massive difference from the crowd. I did hear swear by mx but I just dont know why I did not try it. So here is a working example of what im talking about.
When I first installed it, I created the partition incorrectly for btrfs and forgot to put in the sub volumes. I had already configured it the way I liked so doing a fresh install was going to be a pain. Not with mx, there is a tool in there called mx snapshots which I was able to create an iso of the exiting system to reinstall but with all my settings, apps and profile info. The whole process took 20 minutes to correct my mistake. How cool is that. Now that is what I call redundancy coupled with timeshift.
The fact is that mx comes with a large amount of tools to customize the system settings and built in redundancy so you always have a working system when things go wrong, not that it would happen anyway with a stable debian distro.
It also comes with apps like conky as default and all the apps you would expect normally. Its really an exceptionally well thought out os. Systemd does not come as default but it is there and can be set as default with another great mx boot manager app. They really have thought of everythiing with this distro. I did find the mx usb creation tool rubbish but I could have been using it wrong but I just used belena etcher to burn my custom iso ad their tool did not actually copy the iso to usb.
Another thing I found was the resources, when running a rumble vid in the other distros, the memory would jump to 3.6 GB but not with mx, it was 2.6 GB so its memory management is alot better than the other distros, kde neon was lower but was at 3GB. The vids were on rumble and were run in the browser and in pop out window.
This of course means that the system runs cooler and less power running the fans for better battery performance.
I chose the kde version because its my fav and I like eye candy and tweaking. Its by far the best kde distro out there.
I did also try immutable desktops but they are far from finished in terms of jkde functionality as well, microos for example wont allow you to install kde connect and fedora is just heaavy in comparison to even kde neon. Kde neon also has an issue with the tpm chips where it reports errors on boot relating to the hash which is irritating too.
This is my favourite distro and I will be sticking with it because of the tools, resources and everything in my list above is just perfect. Well done to the team for building a great distro.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 7
Date: 2024-02-02
Votes: 0
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8 is a fair rating for MX. Coming from the perspective as a user and admin familiar with both this and the parent operating system.
There's not many issues, admittedly, but it's Debian with some bells and whistles. It has some spiffy themes (if you are not using XFCE imo) and some tools that aren't the most polished but makes administrating a Debian system much easier if you are not overly comfortable with the command line. A lot of the 'advantages' over Debian are really convenience things, which is a legitimate reason but many may not need or want some of the convenience features.
The installer is much easier than Debian's, admittedly, Debian's install process isn't the crappy process it once was. But the graphical installer in non-live systems is very slow, albeit its less cumbersome than Anaconda. I don't know if there's still issues with non-standard keyboard layouts. MX's is much faster. It also comes with non-free software, but since Bookworm this is not an issue. However, a big convenience is the "Advanced Hardware Support" release being very nice if you need a newer kernel for newer hardware.
It's based on debian stable, so it's very hard to break unless you make it your mission to break it, i.e. the average user will not break anything. The XFCE version should be lighter for what this distro is, on a better note, it was very easy to fix screen tearing on the Fluxbox version. There's some MX specific repos and
The developers are active on the forum and maybe other places, and are friendly and patient, which for some can be an actual pro over Debian, as the forums and other communication platforms for that can be rather rude, especially if you are asking for something that can be found easily via web search or a FAQ.
It's kind of a jack of all trades, master of none distro. It's a great place for people to start as you can grab testing packages and a newer kernel with a pretty stable place. Which is normally fine, but here are my two issues with that.
Why not use systemd by default then? It seems weird for an easy-to-use beginner friendly to use sysvinit when a lot of tools and programs use it, I know it has it included and there have been some pains to make things more compatible but it's an odd choice as an init system shouldn't even be a factor for users who don't know what it is (e.g. the target audience of MX)
Second is a fatal flaw and why I stopped using mint, the recommendation to do fresh installs for new major releases. I understand that you CAN do it and it's to not put a significant support strain on a small team but it's just not my style.
Good for most people though.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-02
Votes: 6
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NOW HERE RUNNING 23.2 64 BIT. ON THIS HP PROBOOK 2015, i3 intel . Faster than the win 10 that was on it.
Been using this about 4 days all day online etc. w/ no problems. XFCE boots faster too.
Then decided to try the i386 version on an older HP 100e 32 bit, 2009. 23.2 xfce again, once booted, it runs faster again than the Win 7 that was on it. 15 year old & the latest firefox & libre wolf browsers work fine for lite net use. no problems yet. Better speed for sure on both, compared to windows 10 & 7 before.
I' m still, like many coming from win 10 & 7, prefer panel on bottom, Just open panel preferences, uncheck the lock panel box change to horizontal & use the handle, on the right end to drag your panel to the bottom.
Go back & check the lock panel box & close that. New to linux folks will find these way easier to work with than win 10 & 7 & xfce is stable & fast. I' been using it since Mint13 Maya got me away from Windows.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-31
Votes: 0
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Used many OS various all platforms. Nothing like Solaris10/11. MX-Linux is kept true close right sysV and posix principle. choice to flavor is wide and diverse. Multi-featured ease for those knowing its value.
ahs.iso best for new hardware smooth installs, simply sel #2 nouveau video drivers to install. 1st desktop set personals Patch update && upgrade. Done Now select mx-tools and install nVidea Drivers if have. Once done all smooth and very fast. latest hardwarez amd7950x3D / 7940h wild fast with mx-23.2.ahs.iso
Pros: Snapshot feature best to feel complete accurate with personal bkup feature or stripped to common base fresh backup of all apps and kernel state. ease to install to other device by snapshot like orig distro.iso install feature. Great to save difficult position. Grub boot recovery is excellent headless feature allow fixing issues and access to the OS via cmdline very nice. Desktop flavor available to customize user_choice. Contains diverse out of the box apps to start with confidence.
Cons: calculator could have history feature. Knowing settings mx-tweak theme sel thick borders will endure windows cross overs happy experience. Software-mgr text only, most apps easily found to install. Consider snapshot once all set right. Now your good.
#1 by reason, This is the shiny super-hemi under the hood.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-01-28
Votes: 0
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I have used MX for a few years. Distrowatch is great to review the Linux world. The distros use mostly similar essential user software from Office suites to Multimedia apps. The big choice is determined by its ability to run on specific hardware and then the ease of arranging the desktop and finding software. I ran a Macbook Air 2011 A1369 on MX v21 Wildflower with great results but with a recent upgrade to MX v23 Libreto it has lost the ability to connect via USB to an iPhone 6s. (I tested Fedora-39 which has a similar issue). I’m amazed at the work to build an OS with so many files and dependencies to maintain and developers can’t guarantee it will perform on all hardware types.
I run MX v19 Petito dual-boot on a Macbook Air 2014 A1465 with great results. Its faster and lighter than the Apple OS. However although MX v21 or MX v23 live USB boots and runs well, they fail to install as they don’t recognise the laptop’s SSD. Probably a quirk of Apple’s device drivers. To get devices like the Apple webcam to work there are well documented reverse-engineered drivers available. On a more modern Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 with Windows-11 the MX23 live USB booted (several Live OS failed to boot) and looked good but the wifi failed and would probably have to complete an install before experimenting with adding and killing wifi drivers for the reported RTL8852BE device (Xubuntu worked the wifi OK). MX Linux is still my go-to first choice. Its fast, lightweight and robust.
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Version: 21.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-28
Votes: 8
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Great distro - Used it for 5 months - no big issues, worked out of the box. Fast and very low resources usage. One of the best community distributions i ever tried. Very well done stable and at least sugar free (systemd). Run it only from ram with no issues and fast as lightning. The community is friendly. What i was surprised the lack of youtube videos out there. Mx should get more attention.
Its now my out of the box distro, next to Artix (main distro) and Alpine. Great Job - thanks to the maintainers. Today i will install 23.2 ...
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-01-26
Votes: 0
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Been a MX user since a couple of years. User level, not an IT wizard.... And, I have always been very pleased with MX, which I consider one of the most user friendly distros out there. I have a Lenovo running MX21, before that, it ran MX19. So, this week I decided to give MX23 a run, since there are some interesting things included in the release. So on the HP15-db laptop it went.
Install went effortless but then... I spent the whole afternoon trying to get samba filesharing working between the 21 and the 23 machine. Imagine my amazement when I finally have to admit that...it does not work! Unbelievable, since just last week I had file sharing between a Debian12 machine and the MX21 up and running in 15 minutes. A search around the almighty internet revealed that I was by far not the only user struggling with this issue.
So it baffles me that on a user-friendly distro as MX, I have to jump through quite some hoops to get something as ordinary as file sharing going. Long story short, it has to do with the fact that if you do not boot under systemd (select it at grub boot menu), samba will not work, tools like systemcfg will not either and the sysVinit equivalents cannot be installed via the MX repositories... I tried everything from manual config to the MX samba tool, but the shared folder on the MX23 just does not show up in the MX21. When I ended up with smbclient to get to connect to the share, I threw the towel... File and print sharing duties will go to a Debian box...
A pity, since I really would've liked an all MX Linux setup. Well, maybe in the future, but for now the hassle is just not worth it.
Conclusion:
I still rate MX Linux 10/10 when it comes down to a standalone computer for daily tasks and internet stuff
but... be aware that things can get very complicated very fast once the gremlins show up.
The Lenovo will keep its MX21. I will test the MX23 on the HP, an old Dell Optiplex will resume function as file- and print server. MX, alas, loses some points on useability.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-01-24
Votes: 0
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Regarding "CONKY".... yeah, sure, I want to display my system's intimate details to a local TEMPEST hacker. Nope.
To me the OS, as someone else stated, looks thrown together. I don't recall the name(s) of the program(s) but there were at least 3 different programs to change the same setting... madness!
I don't see anything "special" with this distribution except the feature(s) available to design your own boot-able custom image. That's pretty cool.... but if I don't like the OS, why would I want to make my own boot-able custom install? That doesn't make sense to me
I can't rate this at 0 so 1 it is.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-01-24
Votes: 3
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I have been using MX for a number of years(since 17), and though many distros are very good, MX checks every box for a windows escapee. MX is not quite as fast as it used to be but it does have many more capabilities to make things easy for the user. It works solid and it is above average in speed(I do wish it was faster because I prefer KDE). Is it perfect, no, but it is close and much much better than windows(speed and security wise). This distro is intuitive enough(with KDE) to be used by newbies without much training if just using the web and such. The Debian apps are great, and there are plenty to choose from. This distro has been very rugged and dependable, while other distros broke with the same treatment. You cannot do any better than MX.
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Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-23
Votes: 14
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Since 2009 I tried using Linux but somehow always came back to windows because of things not always working right and me not learning the linux way of doing things. it took time to learn linux but each time i got frustrated with the various distros. they weren't perfect enough to keep me. Windows would lure me back but i got a bit tired of windows always asking me for my account info and the overall performance being mediocre. 2021 I found MX and thought the same thing would happen but even though I kept windows on as dual boot, I never went back. MX just worked and never disappointed. I've now upgraded to 23 version and its a bit different but very snappy and fast. I'm using a Lenove T430s and it works like a dream. I'm very impressed. I don't every use windows anymore. No use for it. Linux has finally matured and I just love all the tools available in MX. It might not be the fastest or lightest or the whatever, but its got so many strengths and very few weaknesses. Its definitely the best distro I've tried in the last few years. Sure others are good too if MX didn't exist, I'd probably use one of many but MX has fit the bill for me.
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Version: 21.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-01-22
Votes: 0
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I appreciate MX Linux and have had only mostly good results since MX 17. Like option to use sysvinit as default init. The Conky clock has different interfaces available under Conky Manager if the default does not suit. Would like to see less ram consumption, especially when running browser. Default ram consumption withput browser is over 900 MiB which seems kind of high. Do not care for systemd components but for a general Linux OS alternative to W, it is above average and includes excellent MX Tools. Thanks for the distro!
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-01-21
Votes: 0
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Tried to install but gave up after trying to work the insane archaic looking, clunky manual partitioner. It's like something from 2004 instead of 2024!
The live desktop, KDE, looked OKish, but if that's the best partitioner they can come up with I'll not bother. Even the Debian manual partitioner is easier to use than this.
I can only assume the vast majority of users just leave it at defaults when they install and or use a virtual machine.
Also, why the large and ugly digital clock in the top right hand?
The whole thing looks like a haphazardly thrown together "look at my 'hacker' desktop" for script kiddies.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 7
Date: 2024-01-19
Votes: 0
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Of all the distros I tried, MX was the best by far. I loved the overall desktop environment of MX the tweakability. But two things started becoming glaring issues that ultimately caused me to conclude Linux is probably never going to be a viable OS for me.
First there was the incessant need to enter passwords. I was having to enter a password a minimum of 1000 times a day. That's no exaggeration. I did what I saw other people doing and reduced my password to 4 characters. That raises the risk of being hacked. But it's either that or wear my fingers to nubs entering a longer password.
Then there was the issue with permissions. Virtually ANY basic function I needed to do with files I was being confronted with "permission denied" prompts. Try to save a text document on an external SD card. Permission denied. Try to rename a file. Permission denied. Try to copy and paste a file. Permission denied. When I looked into how to fix the problem the solution I found time after time was to learn dozens of commands and do all my file manipulation through a command prompt with root access no less. I don't think so.
I found myself perpetually logged in as a root user which is a huge security risk. That didn't reduce the level of difficulty with permissions. It just made it so much easier to bugger up an install. I found it to be astonishingly easy to wreck Linux. You have to work at it to screw up MacOS.
Linux still looks to me about exactly like it did 20 years ago. It's infinitely more stable. There are a wide variety of beautiful GUI's to choose from. But what good does a great looking GUI do if I'm constantly being ushered past the GUI to the terminal in order to use Linux on a regular basis? No thank you.
Rating MX as a package I give it a solid 10. It's a brilliantly done distro. Very well thought out. It came with all sorts of things other distros didn't have that were very useful. The installation process was by far the best I encountered. It also comes with tons of really good documentation. I have to mention I didn't like MX Package Installer. I downloaded Synapse and it worked much better. The OS itself never crashed once. But Dolphin file manager crashed fairly regularly. But anyway as for it being a usable OS for someone like me who isn't a programmer and has no intention of becoming a programmer I have to rate it a 5. That's much higher than I'd rate the other distros I used. OpenSUSE was the worst. Then Ubuntu. So that comes to an average rating of 7.5.
One last note. I was checking around to see if there are any distros that are like MacOS--powerful, secure and robust (as MX is) yet truly easy to use. What I found over and over were distros that were said to "look" like MacOS. As far as the desktop environments available for Linux, they look perfectly fine. What I'd like to see is a Linux distro that's as easy to use as MacOS in the sense that I don't get stopped in my tracks trying to do simple file operations. Are you kidding me? I don't want to feel like I'm fighting with an OS. Make no mistake, I hate that it looks like I'm going to be stuck using MacOS for the foreseeable future. That is a real downer.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-01-18
Votes: 0
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Sadly much heavier than it was in the last version. MX 23.1 is far more RAM hungry than
linux mint XFCE at 21.3. And face it, what would you rather have the polish of mint or MX given MX is now heavier than Mint. To its credit MX bills itself as a middle weight distro, not lightweight, but it really is no longer suitable for low spec at all. It just surprises me that Mint can run on olderr hardware than MX. I not Zorin went back and lightened Zorin up in their Zorin 17 release. So now it is lighter than MX 23.1 too. And that is the standard edition Zorin, not Zorin light!
MX Is a fine distro and I am sure it will continue to plod on with those already using it, but I can not see why anyone would be motivated to run MX vs Mint, Zorin, Manjaero. Peppermint and other more polished entries toeing the middle weight line or even base Debian, now that Debian gives such a improved install experience with your choice of desktop/manager.
So MX itself is fine, I dock it for its reliance on antiX and being rather meh when stacked against other distros in its new weightclass. Given the competition MX has now put itself in it finds itself outclassed and out speed by many distors hence my score of 5.
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Version: 21.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-01-12
Votes: 0
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Its already a good distro for daily driver; fast as XFCE desktop. and quickly you can duplicate the system (customized) with snapshot for new devices.
MX Linux just worked. It booted up right away, it worked right away. Once you've configured your desktop to your liking, it'll just work. People who are new to linux won't need a lot of hand-holding after the machine is set up as the user requires.
*** only one issue make it more visually appealing (even installing Other desktop like budgie, KDE Plasma doesn't work properly)
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-01-12
Votes: 2
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This is the recent respin of MX 23 for the RPI4 featuring the XFCE desktop. I am using this SBC as a desktop replacement in my basement workshop, pretty much for light office work, 2-D CAD (Librecad), web browsing, Pandora music listening, and YouTube guitar lessons.
If I understand this correctly this respin is actually a RaspberryPI OS, with MX tools and a different desktop/window manager.
It is MUCH improved over the previous Fluxbox respin of MX 22 I had been using. Directly connected to our Ethernet LAN. Discovered our WiFi printer (HP) straight away, something I cannot say for other RPI4 Linux distros. It came with a slimmed down Libreoffice suite. I later downloaded the remaining office applications and HPLIP - installed effortlessly. Web browser seems more responsive and smoother than before. The difference may be due to the default Chrome browser (MX 23) vs the default Firefox browser (MX 22.). I use them both in MX 23. Librecad and Libreoffice Draw work reasonably well, much better than our home desktop PC (MX 23) upstairs. The Youtube videos are still just as smooth as with the RaspberryPI OS, and audio hookup was a simple mouse click to select the analog (headphone) audio output vs HDMI.
Impressive respin of MX 23 for the RPI4 (possibly RPI5 as well). First Linux distro that compares on par with the RaspberryPI OS in terms of performance, (probably because it is underneath), but with a spiffy appearance and very cool tool set. Very well done Jerry!
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 3
Date: 2024-01-07
Votes: 0
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MX-Linux 21.3 was my daily driver. MX-Linux 21.3 breathed new life into my old hardware weighing in around 599 MB RAM with wifi connected and ufw running. There were occasional freeze issues but overall it was a very satisfactory experience, and MX-Linux grew on me, Then came MX-LInux 23.1. What a RAM pig it is. Weighing in at 871 MB of RAM at idle, slow and ponderous t it simply bogged the system down. Virtually any mid weight distro now runs circle round MX 23.1. The kicker though was when I tried Linux Mint 21.2. Mint Cinnamon weighed in at 616 MB of RAM but ran circle around MX-23.1. That made me curious enough to fire up MINT 21.2 XFCE - wow, it weighed in at 525 MB RAM vs MX-Linux 23.1 at 871 MB of RAM. And Mint XFCE simply zipped around on that 17 year old hardware. Fricking LInux Mint 21.2 runs circles around MX-Linux - who would hve thought. I am sad, I liked MX-Linux 21.3 but MX-Linux 23.1 is simply bloated, buggy, freezey garbage. Gone i the stability of Debian and XFCE and in it place the dimwitted ponderous clumsy MX-Linux 23.1. What a sorry turn for a once fine distro.
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Version: 21.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-03
Votes: 19
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After having tried many distros over the years, I've settled on MX to be my workhorse since v 18.
I upgraded to 23.1, but found it too buggy to keep. I've used the XFCE desktop which has always been lightweight and stable, so apparently the version itself must have been the cause of the problems I had--mostly froze/crashed to the point that I had to do a hard reboot.
So, I downgraded back to 21.3 and everything works just fine.
I've got a couple of other distros in mind if MX's problems continue into the future. I'd rather not, but the options are open.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-29
Votes: 0
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Current pass thru many distro passing mainframe thru being a SunGod Admin, to the one day of having Mint my loving Distro since its 1st beta release happy user.
To the one of many times after update/upgrade nuk my /boot all content too many time having to then re-install fresh to redo install of the OS for use. MX too has similar odd time nuk'd the all content /boot sub content of kernel grub system directories. Rendering Reboot thru an encrypted login to await and see user password only recycle and recycle. Reaching for Live Boot USB stick and attempting Luks-Crypto recover. Learned its feature the how too on Mint. I have created via -- cd / ; zip -r9 mBoot.zip /boot -- set a zip and have used it oddly to recover a nuk'd /boot all content ops delete older kernel by such possible finger slip in release code for update upgrade.
Recent 21.3 was able to catch before reboot a similar experience happen to have another box running same level and newer kernel at boot. I rebooted 2nd box and hit the alternate feature, rebooted the same kernel of MX perform same zip syntax copy it over yes via USB flash onto the nuked /boot content prior to rebot, run grub-mkconfig update. Reboot! The wow of its saved me I can reboot update the kernel and operate all the same on both platform box without having to Re-install. This alone via and its snapshot totally invaluable for feature. MX can do tricks and work more to surprise none other to me can any other distro provide the same. MX Wins big for me.
I still like to play mint in VBox as testing may other distro in Vbox. My Primary is to salt use in Vbox a complete copy of my MX-hosted platform in replication after install update. customize in tweak an updated. Zip my build scripts hide into /var/cache as such now run Snapshot.
Flash Snapshot to another 2nd drive and use this .iso to install a new guest into VBox and or Other Box hardwarez. create if not 1 or 3 image guests providing me all the same all the app and all the same tweaks now for compiling and testing other variance of Salt Testing confident free, use of this rather so cool MX-Distro.
Wins me a 100+ review content with yet more feature that has just recently learned to re-thrill my confidence on all new hardwares and laptop where by its load by purchase. "win11 pro".
I opened the laptop replaced the M2 and loaded the ahs version onto such new M2 drive now with all new hardware. Even an AMD7950x-3D box created and loaded 1st time MX by snapshot image as if it was all the 1st time loading. Customized apps and all. Now how fast to complete by Install here can one beat such a pure true experience as such.
MX wins my heart with more yet to scratch its under hood all deepened designed feature. Cudo's all to the MX build team and their visions for perfection. OS job "WELL DONE" .
yes that is my hold and my experience, sure complaint and user variance may very. It is still worth patience to discover its real value to an OS worth such.
ps: same to trick one could also copy personal custom script and such mBoot.zip file into /var/cache snapshot and still have a safety mechanism providing full spectrum user confidence. simply keep by update the boot zip process and your safe in all angle of issue.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-25
Votes: 17
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I've been trying out various linux distributions for quite some time now, with the goal of making it my main operating system. I'm not a distrochooser, I'm just trying to find the distro that fits perfectly with my goal of replacing windows and that everything works. I've run debian, ubuntu, linux mint (this one is very good), but none of them works with my hardware as well as MXlinux does. Not only everything works, but I also play with MXlinux and the latest nvidia driver (535.146.02), and I get an audiophile quality sound, thanks to pipewire (with tuning).
In my case MXLinux has made the transition to linux easy for me, without any pain or regret, and anyone can see why it is still number 1 on distrowatch.com.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 6
Date: 2023-12-24
Votes: 0
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Scrolling on the laptop pad is Gone. It worked great with Wildflower release. Thought maybe try a different laptop, still gone no longer works in Xfice distro. Main reason I switched to MX fast work on the internet, so I fall back to version 21. and works flawlessly. This is still my favorite as often work on older vintage computers, which it supports though even on newer ones it's speed equals other distrobutions. Updating and packages also work well, better than others. Last of all the browser isn't hooked to sales sites as in mint, so when searching you avoid those sites
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-22
Votes: 19
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A bastion of sanity in the Linux landscape.
I have been using MX on and off for about 10 years. The first time I tried it out, I was still a Linux noobie, and it was a bit above my pay grade.
I definitely like to try out various distros and there is a lot to be learned that way, but I know that MX is the sane option. It doesn't push snaps like some distros, it doesn't strap you in a baby seat like other distros, it doesn't push flatpaks like yet other distros, it won't break your software with constant updates like the cutting-edge rolling distros, it doesn't make you sweat over easy tasks like some other distros.
Yeah, there are distros that invested more money in eye-candy. But MX 23 KDE can be switched to the Plasma default Breeze theme in a click, and that's a very nice place to start, or even stay.
If your software needs systemd, that's not a problem, you can choose to boot MX with systemd.
And if you go into MX tools/Boot options, you can tick the box to make it remember last boot. And it works, too. While you are there, you can also also click on the "UEFI options" button, and delete all the distros you don't use anymore from your BIOS. It's that easy. The tools are amazing.
MX 23 has Advanced hardware support, which means you can buy a new laptop and not have to wait until the Debian base catches up to support it.
It is a no-brainer to make a flash drive with your own system on it, and use that to reinstall your own system with all your software and customizations on a different computer.
Another great option is to reinstall and tick the option to keep your home folder intact. Before you do that, you can use the MX tool to list all your explicitly installed software, and pop a text file with it in your home folder.
Okay, I will stop. I am sure I will continue to have the itch to try other distros, but I know that if I want something that works, it's MX.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-19
Votes: 0
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For several months I've been running the MX-23.1 KDE version and I can honestly say I'm quite pleased with it. Is it the most current KDE distro? No, but you wouldn't expect any Debian based distro to have the most recent of anything. That's just the way Debian is, slow to update but rock solid stable. When I first started playing around with Linux many years ago having the most recent of anything was all important to me. How foolish could I be? As the years passed I became aware just how important stability is. The developers at MX use Debian's stability as a nice starting point for their two most popular desktops, XFCE and KDE. Of course there is so much more to these distros than just stability. I'm using the KDE desktop and with it there is a massive amount one can customize it, especially the desktop's appearance. Because Debian updates so infrequently the apps and operating system soon become dated. What can be done about this? Well, you can't do anything to update the OS. It's on Debian's very slow update schedule, but by using flatpaks for your applications you can at least stay current with them. One of the things I like best about MX distros is the set of MX tools included. They are so user-friendly. I also like the friendly MX forum and a way-above-average user manual that includes quite a number of very helpful videos. Nice. If you try this distribution I believe you will soon see why it is No. 1 on DistroWatch. It has enough going for it that many people want to download and check it out.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-15
Votes: 11
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I highly recommend the minimal 1.2 GB install iso file its not easy to find but maybe they should asap!
I found minimal install uses less ram and much more lightweight just install your browser your ready to
go! This new Debian version has a few bugs but I am sure these bugs will be fixed in time. I am a small
business owner and I hate Microsoft Windows so I recommend either MX Linux or antiX Linux for both
new and experienced users...New users will find both MX and antiX easy to use and install for sure.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 4
Date: 2023-12-14
Votes: 0
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I tried installing MX mainly because it does not use Systemd. It worked well for a couple of days but then it started bugging.
IMO, MX Linux is running on its once stellar reputation and a helpful support form cannot out weigh the inherent deficiencies. At this point given MX Linux association with what I consider a sketchy distro, given the new instability introduced in MX Linux 23, given its new RAM bloat and deteriorating responsiveness and freezes I am leaving MX Linux. In all fairness I never explored used MX Linux much vaunted MXTools, they may well be worth the price of admission for some, but I don't use them. What remains to me is a buggy, RAM hungry, slow system with integrity issues.
Therefore, my distro-hopping continues.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-08
Votes: 21
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As a Windows users, who was fed up with all the spyware and adware found on Windows. I wanted a Linux distro that would be easy to use. That meant a Linux distribution that simply worked without me having to learn much. I am not opposed to learning, and I knew in time, I would need to learn some things. But I did not want to need to relearn every basic from scratch just to get the basics out of the way. I wanted to open my web browser and be able to stream movies, for example, without needing to configure anything. I wanted to be able to work with documents and print without opening a terminal to get that to work. That meant also not needing to manually configure every hardware device on my system, but I don't know enough about Windows to do that, much less Linux.
MX Linux just worked. That is what I wanted and needed. It booted up right away, and I could use it right away.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-12-03
Votes: 1
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At first I was disappointed with not being able to adjust my mouse speed out of the box (there are touchpad options but no mouse pointer speed options as far as I can tell). Also the Conky clock wouldn't update when I adjusted the time in the taskbar clock. After getting over these few annoyances I really appreciate all the different persistence options present at startup. MX works great as a live disc. This distro let me accomplish a few things I've never done before such as challenging myself to connecting to wifi via bash.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-26
Votes: 18
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After several attempts to find the right Linux for me, I have the number one
Installed Distrowatch and I have to say: I'm thrilled!! Everything runs “out of the box” as the saying goes
Even World of Warcraft runs almost better on Lutris than on Windoh! :-)) In 2004 I started with Ubuntu and over the years I tested many distros like Fedora, Linux Mint, Manjaro, etc. and now I have it for the very first time! Installed a Linux in these years that runs from the installation process to playing AAA titles without a single error!
Many thanks to the developers and please make many more versions!
By the way: I have it running on an 11 year old Acer notebook and on a one year old gaming PC!! :-)
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-20
Votes: 18
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I have tried so many Distro's, Variants and Versions of Linux i cannot begin to remember. All just to find a perfect Desktop to my needs.
Ms Linux has a fantastic Desktop with XFce. I can now configure my desktop exactly like i have my windows System with 3 screens.
On top of that the list of Settings and extras are just awesome. Most distro's i have tried usually crash within the first few hours in some or other way with me trying to customize my Linux experience.
Even the Install part works for me and this must be the fastest a Linux distro i have used excluding the puppies of the world
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-14
Votes: 26
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WiFi working OOTB now that they have updated NetworkManager.
Android phones seen directly in File Manager just like Windows without needs to start gmtp and better cause you can see every kind of file stored.
Clean interface noobs proof.
The only complaints are about applications menu, faster sometimes to open a terminal and to start the application from there instead of wasting time searching the menu and the increased memory usage probably due to kernel (kernel.org has behind big corps interested to sell new hardware).
No systemd complexity, easy to administer and rock solid.
Really suitable both for noobs and experienced users which want the ability to administrate the system in an easy way but for everyday tasks like the ability do them "point & click".
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-11-14
Votes: 12
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I have installed MX-Linux just for trying another distribution.
With my surprise I found that it works very very well on my old laptop (Toshiba L735 with second generation i3 and 4 GB RAM, Crucial 240GB SSD).
I like the main use of Synaptic for update/upgrade the software and the system, but also the MX program installer is very useful.
MX tools is a great feature that make simple to do many maintaince and ordinary jobs.
And, by the way, also the graphical aspect is very fine.
I think that I will change the Xubuntu LTS distro on my office desktop ...
Fred
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-09
Votes: 21
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The sysvinit boot option was the main reason why I tried MX, besides being Debian-based with the apt package manager. I have been using MX since version 19. I use it as a daily driver, both at work and for personal use, and do not think I will switch.
That said, I have read great reviews of nixOs being an unbreakable system, but I am not sure I want to spend another twenty years learning the ins and outs of the nix language. Besides, using linux is no fun if you can not break the system once in a while.
I do not use the MX tools much, relying instead on the command line tools. I did try mx-boot-repair once, and I managed to wipe my /boot partition because of an oversensitive touch pad - that, however, gave me the chance of a clean install.
I do recommend MX to both beginners and advanced users alike. Thank you Distrowatch for showcasing it!
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-11-07
Votes: 16
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After having tried the first 15 Distro's on DistroWatch & after weighing all the checks & balances i have decided on using MX OS XFCE 64 bit as my daily driver, the combination or flexibility & ease of use with arranging the setup & customization of the OS as well as the security features make MX OS a real Windows/IOS beater.
Though the installation of software apps on MX OS are a more laborious task compared to Windows, once this skill are mastered it is a very clean sailing experience for the average user like myself, with over 12 mths of using MX OS i have had no failures or Blue Screens of Death etc, the reliability of this Distro are outstanding.
With the ever encroaching risk of personal freedom online with Windows, IOS, Android etc using invasive tech to monitor citizens more closely than ever a person must look @ Linux Distro's as a means of interaction with the Internet for a more safer & better experience.
There is a very good reason why MX OS is listed as #1 on DistroWatch & I can only recommend it!
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-29
Votes: 22
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Very stable ,updates almoust daily .Working well on my notebook thinkpad carbon x1 gen 3 .Light distro .Using XFCE version MX-23.1ahs enviroment with compiz and emerald themes .Versatile and with a stong support (forums),it is a worm ,simple ,gorgeous and moust of all stable debian distro .If your main goal is -browsing on internet and multimedia freak ,this is it !It has a ton of software -MX repositories .It s adapt on every user . You can customize it ,has a nice interface .It is perfect ?Not yet ,it has issues too but on average ,is the best
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-10-24
Votes: 0
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I used the XFCE version "MX-23.1_ahs_x64" for a week.
Everything worked flawlessly: the system was ultra fast and yet I have an old PC more than 11 years old...the printer which installs itself but the scanner which does not work..."Steam" which worked flawlessly .
I had the most recent stable kernel available and the latest drivers for my GPU...
Unfortunately and despite my monitoring of file residues to be deleted after uninstalling software...the system started to bug after a week my printer no longer wants to work even by reinstalling the drivers and "Steam" starts to bug and becomes completely unusable...
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-24
Votes: 20
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I am running MX since over 2 years now, and distro-hopping (which was fun) has actually come to and end. So fast, so practical, so stable, running it on 8 computers. Additions: taskbar down (from left), added sensor viewer, added xsct for color temperature, put back the featherpad editor from MX-21. Truly nothing is missing for - what else is there to say.
MX-21 sometimes did not find the wifi during installation (5 year old computer !), back then MX-21_ahs did the trick, also Linux Mint back then. This is now no longer needed with MX-23.
What is still a bit problematic: Installer issues a) once it 'ate up' my good old Win10 from eMMC which I didn´t bother to reinstate, b) it doesn't like to sit together with Windows on the same SSD - better have a separate drive. Then you are good.
Plus point also: the cpu governor which is set to 'ondemand´, which is what you need. Linux Mint Debian_6 for example seems to be setting the cpus to full performance all the time, otherwise LMDE_6 would be my second best candidate.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-22
Votes: 15
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I'm using the KDE version of MXLinux 23.01
Using Debian as it's base has made this distro rock solid, The addition of the MX tools as well as tons of documentation really make this distro a winner. Just the addition of MX snapshot is a game changer in my opinion, the ability to backup your whole OS, settings, passwords accounts into an installable ISO to restore your system without having to do anything post install is so great that I don't know why this isn't a standard practice in all distros.
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Version: 23.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-20
Votes: 14
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What a nice distro and hopefully it continues like that. Now Im trying to use MX Linux to gaming so I hope to dont find any problem with this. Using this distro for 3 years now and I cant be more happy.
The community looks nice and most of the problems I had are solved quickly.
The performance is fast, the apps and options are good and is very easy to use, complete and robust.
Installation is intuitive and not a headache. I recommend this distro with no doubt.
The only thing is just the nvidia drivers installation, which is still not easy for me. Things like that would be easy in a future.
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Version: 23
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-11
Votes: 39
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I switched to MX from Fedora because, like so many Fedora users, I had a lot of difficulty getting sound to work properly. With MXLinux at the top of the DistroWatch chart, I had to try it, and it's fabulous.
PROS: Everything works. It contains MX Tools, which is a suite of commonly-used apps we all use to control sound, brightness, etc., all conveniently gathered into one app; it is very useful. The wireless printer, WIFI, sound, USB...everything worked perfectly with no tweaking. Oh yeah, there's MX Tweak (and many other setting apps) to customize everything possible thing I can think of.
CONS: None yet.
To the dev team I would say....it ain't broke guys, so don't fix it. I love this distro!
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Version: 23
Rating: 2
Date: 2023-10-07
Votes: 0
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I have been a long user of MX linux and was happy with the transition from other Debian distros. However while the appearance is improved from the previous version, the issues have not stopped. I continue to have a problem with audio and video problem across various computers and hardware. Specifically, websites containing videos including, YouTube, news sites, etc. continue to experience a problem and refuse to play. Admitting, MX Linux, both KDE and XFCE, when they work, they are great. Unfortunately, I have experienced countless problems causing me along with my peers to have to seek other distros.
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Latest Reviews
Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-09-16
Votes: 1
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For years I was using Manjaro KDE on my old laptop Dell Latitude 5430 (8Gb RAM). After change to MX Linux KDE it is much faster. That's a pitty I have changed so late. Another plus of MX Linux is possibility of making mirror/backup of installed distro in form of iso. Greate! It seems that other components are working well and smooth. Till now only installing of caffeine-ng was a little bit complicated - it is a pitty it is not addede to official repos. I hope that distro will continue in future.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-09-01
Votes: 1
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This is style of linux I have longed to see for some time now. My first foray was with Mepis back in 2006 on a pentium. Today MX Linux runs on every peice of hardware I throw at it both very old and very new, even old macbooks and every piece of hardware just works. It even runs software that I see others complain about all the time with ease. OBS for one. If you need more AV centric AVLinux is now based on MX Linux. Since it uses such minimal resources I use it as a server running jellyfin for a TV box and server, in one. It works better at gaming than the Gaming OS's i tried for my intel system running a Nvidia 1650, Nothing massive for hardware i know, but before installing MX Linux, I had all kinds of errors on that system, and terrible framerates. When i switched to MX Linux and installed steam, again everything just worked with minimal tweaking if any at all. It even has a 386 version which can be run on very old hardware and it revives it for a modern OS that just works.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-16
Votes: 1
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I've been seeing people complain about silly things with MXLinux. My experience it that it simply works, with a variety of hardware. MS Winders is a paid for OS that is probably the only other system that has run this cleanly for me for the last 20 years. Like Winders, you have to know where to go to adjust things to your discretion. Spend the time to learn it. I recently reconfigured MX to act and look like Winders just to see if I could. It was fun! The update process patches all the holes so I suggest people just let it run.....and not be so upset over not having absolute control over every minute process. This is a VERY solid system. Spend the time and get to know it. Its solid, stable, and is ready out of the box.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-08-09
Votes: 0
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Well, they say MX Linux is very stable and it is number one in the world. I agree that it is quite reliable. Maybe even more stable than the original Debian. But are there any other positive things for an average user, I wonder. Let me look at the distro as an inexperienced person who sees MX Linux at the very first time and wants to work immediately after installing but not to spend much time fixing pronlems.
Firstly, the vertical panel. When I make it horizontal (more comfortable for me), alas, it covers the titles of the windows. And I haven't found any simple way to fix it.
Secondly, if you leave it vertical and open a lot of windows, the panel stretches down beyond the screen border. (Unlike in Ubuntu`s Unity where the buttons were comfortably arranged in an expanding way.)
That all is a real shame. It shouldn`t be nowadays. XFCE has been existing for many years, it is almost perfect nowadays, there is no need to do such a mess to it.
But there is one more sad moment: it's impossible to switch off the updates checking. There is no such an option in the update manager.
I don`t want any softwae to use the internet connection without my concent and permission. Even if it is safe and helpful, even if I trust the developes totally, I just don`t want it - that`s a matter of principle.
Thus, despite all my love to Debian and Debian-based distros, I will not use MX Linux untill XFCE is not so distorted and the internet connections are totally controlled by the user (afrer all, a user simply has a right to controll them).
So far I can use Devian which is actually ready for work out-of-the-bix. And, certainly, Linux Mint Debian Edition, though it is a little slower.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-09
Votes: 0
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For BIOS only computers , that means OLD. boot after install is a problem.
in 2024 MX Linux Xfce is one of the few that will BOOT after install..with my ACER 5315 laptop
If i look at only the latest versions so as to get the longest security updates. Of the Ubuntu variants only Lubuntu will boot after install. Between Lubuntu and MX Linux ,some of the advantages of MX
PROS
MX installer gives a brief guide to the choices as you work thru the install menus
MX installer updates itself over the internet, during the install, fixing some bugs, a very nice feature.
MX installer gives an easy option to create a separate home partition and explain WHY its a really good idea. ( they dont give a guide on sizes though )
MX seems to render the fonts much more clearly. .
MX allows installation of Flatpacks from sources outside MX, This is good because Flatpacks are likley to be more up to date. So if you need the latest version this is another option to get it.
MX comes with a very usefull welcome panel , with videos and FAQ
MX includes a 160+ page user manual . You probably wont need it, but its there.
MX Tools allows you to adjust settings easily and allows choices other distros dont have easy access to.
CONS
MX after install you should run Synaptic package manager, click Refresh, then click Mark updates, then run/ install them.
even if you chose to download files and codex during install, you still need to update the system
In the past my machine ran Ubuntu , until they dropped support, then Mint cinnamon until they dropped support.
MX runs much faster than both of them. ( the machine came with VISTA and I had it updated all the way to Windows 10 with dual boot )
I have not tried Mint Xfce yet.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-08-08
Votes: 0
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After using MX Linux Xfce from version 17.1 through version 21.3, I've found that 19.4 locks up about 4 to 5 times per hour, version 23.3 locks up (freezes such that CTRL-ALT-DELETE does not restart the PC) 10 or 15 seconds after bootup. I've used the XFCE version (18.3 and 19.4). 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: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-08-06
Votes: 0
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I could handle being on MX Linux for about 20 minutes, their flavor of XFCE was not good,buggy and slow on modern hardware, their software center was not good and there wasnt a clear way to update anything using it, so i resorted to a terminal to update packages. To add their mirrors are slow and rely primarily on debian sources to properly work. The animations are ok and smooth but the overall experience for what is classified as their "Flagship" Distro is garbage. If you want a good lightweight distro just use Mint.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-08-04
Votes: 3
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This distro made me appreciate the Linux OS in a new way.
For starters, the Desktop Environment. XFCE isn't known for being very "pretty," but MX Linux ships with a pre-configured interface that makes it look spiffy. Added features like Conky, the drop-down terminal, themes, and Whiskers Panel are some nice quality-of-life additions.
And interestingly I have found it to be more feature-rich than Cinnamon. For example, I have more options for configuring window behavior and opacity in the compositor. It's faster too!
The repositories and software installer give you everything you need - flatpaks included.
MX Linux is not exactly hand-holdy, but I actually like the "built in my basement" feel. It's utilitarian. What it lacks in eye candy, it makes up for in functionality and stability.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 7
Date: 2024-08-02
Votes: 0
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KDE-Plasma on i5 Gen8 SSD Dell Laptop; only one OS; fresh installed; (added: nix)
The combo Plasma, Debian and the good work from MX makes this distro a great choice for daily tasks.
Sadly there are some bugs (Dolphin oom's when in some directories; sudden death while in use; lost boot device [their manual knows how to solves this] ; ... ).
Will try to install the 21 and upgrade it - because this is a 11/10 os.
However, would be the better way to share the bugs with the MX-Team first.
Still one of the best distros - but more bugs than usual.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-07-31
Votes: 0
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I've been using MX Linux for many years and... Sorry, I installed 23.3 Xfce 64Bits twice, 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.
This time I will try SolydXK.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-07-28
Votes: 0
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Concept seems ok but I wasn't able to install it on a test laptop, seems to have a lot of bugs in the installer and severe hardware compatibility limitations, including some very basic issues: it seems I wasn't able to write any changes to the partition table, so the first installation said it was complete, but on reboot it couldn't find a boot device. Thereafter it couldn't delete any partitions on the HDD. This seems a very basic bug Maybe with more development it will become a viable option for a desktop, but given the bugs encountered, can't imagine it would be trustworthy enough for use.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-07-27
Votes: 0
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MX (21.3) was tolerable but annoying, but since version 23 its quality declined. Bluetooth, pipewire problems. (With debian 12 xfce there wasn't problems). Its appearance also was buggy. I think devs released this version way too soon.
Devs also not responding to problem request.. its sad this really was a good distro. I thinks devs are really busy,since its dev team are too small. I used xfce version.
I really hope devs will fix these problems since i really like their mindset,but currently its unusable since i can't use my bluetooth earphones.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-27
Votes: 0
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Fast and snappy much quicker than mint, even tho the laptop is 15 years old, It found and configured everything including the new blue tooth 5.0 dongle for my lovely new logi keyboard and mouse, superb, have tried lots of distros - going back 20 years, being a mint fan for many years, but coming back to this is a nice surprise, I'm convinced, Impressed and converted, so many nice touches too, like watching apt do its stuff, it is helpful/educational and great entertainment using the Package Installer. 10/10 Nice work guys ^^
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-27
Votes: 8
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I use MX linux on a IMAC 24 Core 2 duo born in 2009. It has 8GB of Ram and a "classic" HDD.
Everything works perfectly an fluently.
This distro is very adapted to old comuters but it's a very modern system.
Graphic card is recognized, as soudcard, wifi, ethernet, bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
Installation was very easy without any trouble.
This computer is now used everyday for routine work.
I have installed many distro (ubuntu, lubuntu, slackware, fedora) but with mint this one is clearly the easieast to manage, even for a "normal user"
I don't work with PC but sincerely consider it for your old Mac.
Many of my medical students are using now this distro for typing their thesis on old Imacs bought for 70 to 100 euros.
Thank you
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-07-24
Votes: 0
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The language pack doesn't work, so all the formats relating to the language are wrong! I think this is a serious flaw that has not been corrected so far, July 18th. This makes the distro poor, not up to the fame of Ubuntu and Debian.
The other apps work fine, as in many other Debian-derived distros, but they don't make MX Linux great. Xfce also works well, but I don't see why it should be preferred to Cinnamon or KDE
Basically, I'm a little disappointed with it so far. As things stand, I don't think it was worth it.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-23
Votes: 7
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MX Linux has a couple things that no other distro can match.
First of all it's package installer "MX Package Installer" is miles faster that any other software like gnome-software or discover. Not only is it faster but it doesn't lack any of the features, in particular it comes with flatpak support.
Secondly it is very fast, it comes with all the neccecary features pre setup like bluetooth, backing up, clean up tasks, update notifiers. Even with all these things, it comes out faster than most other environments.
Last of all, the installer was very easy and it's preconfigured xfce setup comes with very helpfull panel "applets"
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-07-19
Votes: 0
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I *almost* love it. I could see using it as a daily driver for a workstation. But you can't fault people for wanting a new coat of paint. Let me elaborate:
The good: (1) Built on Debian Stable; (2) The software installer has custom repositories with Flatpaks enabled by default, which make the package base very strong; (3) XFCE is given an attractive, pre-customized interface that actually looks pretty sleek and feels responsive and quick; (4) The community forums are active; (5) The installer was essentially painless to set up a working dual-boot system with Windoze; (6) The distro overall gives the user a lot of control and doesn't make too many decisions on your behalf.
The meh: It's a retro experience -- Reminiscent of something from the early 2000s. Many people talk about the pre-bundled utilities it comes with. But take another look - those packages include a lot of things like CD burners and CD rippers (who uses those??), but not OBS studio (a glaring omission). Some of the utilities feel a bit cobbled-together with duct tape. For example, the user manual is helpful, but it's just a PDF file that looks like something I might receive from an amateur spam marketer. TheNvidia driver installer script is literally just that -- a script file that runs in a terminal (No GUI or user-friendly configuration options). The "Papirus Folder Colors" essentially just give you some hyperlinks and walk you through the download/installation.
There is nothing "wrong" with this more rustic, simple approach, since they do, in fact work. But other, more modern-feeling distros in the Debian branch will go a step further and automate a lot of those functions with attractive interfaces and GUIs.
In summary: It's like buying a used Toyota Tacoma with 40K miles on it. There's no reason you can't drive it for the rest of your life, and definitely smarter than buying a new Ram truck that will break in 3 years. And there's something charming about utilitarian minimalism. But all else being equal, other distros do basically the same thing with better aesthetics.
As a computer-savvy elder millennial, I appreciate the throwback. But all else being equal... I don't see much reason to prefer it over Mint.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-19
Votes: 4
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I'm new to MxLinux and have never used an XFCE desktop.
My experiance in short, this OS is extremely fast.
Like other Linux users, I also use a number of distributions and moving in-out by finding unnecessary reasons.
I've used and continue to use distributions based on GNOME, KDE, and Cinnamon, and I've discovered that this OS responds far faster than the others.
This is the USP I discovered in MX Linux (XFCE), and I noticed the difference while I was using it on the same machine back to back.
Because this operating system is based on Debian and other useful applications is readily available, I truly enjoyed using it.
I would like to thank the developers and other contributors for this outstanding distro. I plan to update all of my PCs to MxLinux in the future. I'll test out some other XFCE distributions as well to make sure it's a DE or MxLinux OS advantage.
I felt bad for myself for not giving attention for this distro before.
Number 1 in distrowatch for a reason.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 21.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-13
Votes: 0
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I recently reinstalled mxlinux 23 on a machine as the update botched my system. It is working good, but now on my Mxlinux 21.3, the gufw went out with the graphical no longer coming up with the ufw. I can use the terminal with all the usual commands to check on ufw being enable-other settings, etc. I have tried both the systemd as well as the sysVinit & both are botched as far as showing the gufw part. I like being able to see the connections, especially the multiple instances of the same software (vpn-example) to keep an eye on things as well as making sure my deny, etc. are in the rules, clicking between the rules-other tabs. This happened before with the 21 & I tried, like now uninstalling, reinstalling & even went as far as putting firewalld on (that doesn't show me the same info). I have to have to reinstall the whole system & take chances with the updates that the same thing will happen as it did before (I did reinstall the OS before to fix the problem). I like MX-linux but this happening after the botched 23 recent update is wearing on me considering this particular problem happened before. I am not one to run to complain (try to fix my problems myself). This is my third year with Linux OS's. I have near 30 different distro's I am learning & would have readily said that MX linux is at the top, but as said earlier, this is wearing on me. I don't want to be hitting my head against the wall over & over reinstalling the OS-re-setting up all the apps, etc. At the top are the Arch distros: Mabox, Manjaro (have all the different ones including Budgie), which I have minimal problems like this with (actually never had gufw go out on me). The usability-setup of MX linux's has been easy to do. Based on my high opinion of MX-linux, I will give it an 8.5 on what is going on now but there is no 8.5 to rate so I either choose 9 or 8....lol I will settle for 9 because I really do like MX-linux!!!!
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-06
Votes: 0
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An amazing specimen of engineering. Works reliably as an installed system or as a live system. The most recent release now appears to have strong support for hybrid AMD / Nvidia optimus graphics chips, which was especially a pleasant discovery for me. The live system capabilities which are partly powered by the fantastic Antix Linux Live tools, is and absolutely must have for anyone who wants to enjoy the convenience, without sacrificing reliability. Discovering MX really did bring to an end my distro hoping anguish that I suffered for years. A massive well done to the MX and Antix teams.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-07-05
Votes: 0
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I've used MXLinux since the 19.x version and have had very few issues. Its my goto Linux version. I've used many of the others and usually found something pretty quick that disappointed me. With Ubuntu based versions, it was their inability to find my laptop network card and Ubuntu's decision to drop 32 bit versions. Puppy Linux is too difficult to update software. Its more for temporary installations since you can't easily install security fixes. I've tried other distributions over the years starting out years ago building firewalls with Redhat. Also used some of the BSD's. For work I had to use Windows from 3.x to 10, and I work with Win 11 when needed. MXLinux fulfils the need for a stable, solid, desktop/laptop operating system without the need to constantly buy new hardware. It has a lot of software in the base version that easily compares to Windows. If you need more, I find Synaptic easy enough to work with. I love the auto notification for updates and patches. For the most part, patches are easily installed without any issues. I'm still fighting with a patch on my wife's old Windows laptop. I like things that work day in and day out. MXLinux fulfils that. Their are only two things that disappiinted me over the years. I once had a Dell laptop running version 19.x that couldn't install a patch. Updating to 21/23 fixed it. The other problem was on an old HP multimedia laptop where MXLinux couldn't seem to properly handle an attached monitor in extended mode. That's the worst of it. I supported Windows' users in an IT job for years and it was not as easy to maintain. If you really want fancy screens and menus, try the other distributions. If you are like me and just want something that's solid, fairly quick, stable, and full featured, I urge you to try MXLinux.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-04
Votes: 0
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Have been using MX for a while now ,all good has some interesting extra features
like"copy a link without tracking etc"
"Paste without formatting",
kind of different from every other Distros I've used, has Pro Audio options etc so changed
all I had to tall audio pro,thinking it was better but messed up my creating videos option -
no sound no idea where I went wrong so maybe will re-install it!
Overall for me a great Distro as was using Kodachi 8.27 and it wouldn't update,
to the latest Mozilla Firefox 1.27 so couldn't access YouTube!
And the developer hasn't created an updated version for a year or so now!
But looking for a LINUX OS without Libre Office added and scanned with Clam TK Antivirus,
and it detected PUA's and possible malware threats so removed it
from Kodachi Linux Os!
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 21.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-02
Votes: 0
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I have used MX-linux for several years now & until the recent update to 21.3, had no significant problems. I would have given a 10 for the ease & use- if not for what happened yesterday. I have both 23 & 21 versions (actually had about 5 on different drives). I saw there was an update on the Mx-Linux 21 drive & did the update. After the update, it was the first time that I couldn't get it to boot into the OS. It would loop in the initial boot up. I couldn't believe it!!!! I tried using the install flash drive that I installed it with to repair it but that did not work. I took the hard drive out of my computer & put it in an external enclosure to hook it up to another Linux Os as a dual boot, but that failed as it wouldn't boot into the OS. I finally bit the bullet to install Mx-linux 23 on a different drive. I tried to repair the grub through the boot repair on the 21 version (hooked up in an external enclosure to the new drive). That didn't work, so I am now moving all files from the 21 to the 23 that I had saved. I will then reinstall but put the latest version on the 21. Disappointing that the latest update ruined my system. I won't stop using MX-linux because the plus's outweigh the minus's. This is the first time MX linux update trashed-ruined my system's ability to boot into the OS.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-06-30
Votes: 0
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I fully wiped a drive that was hosting a functional Manjaro install and installed MX 23 an hour ago, and it's already given me nothing but problems. I allowed it to partition the disk as it pleased and left settings on their defaults. Install completes, reboot, up pops GRUB, boot into MX. Black screen. Search forums for help, seems like it's a known issue. The accepted workaround if disabling microcode loading doesn't work (??) is mashing the enter key after boot. This actually works and I get to LightDM, enter my password, screen goes black, LightDM pops up again. The X server can't start. No information on this one besides "update your drivers" (did that already). This is a completely fresh, stock install. WTF? The LiveUSB worked fine. That's enough headache for me, thanks.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-06-26
Votes: 0
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I have used MX Linux and was happy with the transition from other Debian-based distros. However, while the appearance has improved from the previous version, the issues have not stopped. I continue to have a problem with audio and video problem across various computers and hardware. Specifically, websites containing videos including, YouTube, news sites, etc. continue to experience a problem and refuse to play. There are way too many apps installed, ram usage is atrocious with 2 gb used at idle on my computer, and there are a lot of crashes and lock-ups. Unfortunately, I have experienced countless problems causing me along with my peers to have to seek other distros.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-25
Votes: 15
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MX Linux KDE edition is a stellar example of a Linux distribution that "just works." This edition seamlessly integrates the powerful KDE Plasma desktop environment with MX Linux's well-known stability and performance, creating a user-friendly and efficient operating system.
One of the standout features of MX Linux KDE is its thoughtful selection of pre-installed applications. Unlike many distributions that either overwhelm users with unnecessary software or leave them scrambling to install basic tools, MX Linux strikes a perfect balance. Essential applications such as LibreOffice for productivity, VLC for media playback, and Firefox for web browsing are all included by default. This curated selection ensures that users have everything they need from the start without experiencing system bloat.
Moreover, the inclusion of utilities like GPG key import tools demonstrates MX Linux’s attention to practical user needs. Importing GPG keys is a breeze, making it straightforward to set up encrypted communications and manage software repositories securely. Additionally, the system's capability to run Java programs with a simple double-click simplifies tasks that can be cumbersome on other distributions. This ease of use extends to popular applications like Minecraft, which can be launched out of the box without additional configuration – a stark contrast to the setup woes experienced on many other Linux systems.
The MX Tools suite is another highlight, offering a comprehensive set of utilities that cover virtually all aspects of system administration. Whether it's snapshot creation, package management, or system cleanup, MX Tools provide intuitive interfaces that empower both new and experienced users to maintain and optimize their system effortlessly. This suite is a testament to MX Linux's commitment to user-centric design, ensuring that complex tasks are accessible and manageable.
In summary, MX Linux KDE edition exemplifies the "just works" philosophy by combining a robust and customizable desktop environment with a well-considered selection of pre-installed applications and powerful administrative tools. This creates an operating system that is ready to meet users' needs immediately, providing a smooth, efficient, and enjoyable computing experience. I switched from opensuse tumbleweed to MX Linux KDE AHS and its wonderful, lovely experience! Everything is super smooth and works out of the box. Just the operating system (distro) that one needs. Not to forget, that MX Linux is holding its crown 1st position since decades, for a good reason! ;)
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-20
Votes: 16
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In terms of installation, it was amazing. Everything feels like a breeze, with no hiccups and no errors. Probably the fastest and smoothest exp installing OS so far for me. It might be because this is a Debian-based OS which is known for its stability.
When it comes to the aesthetic, I really like the unpolished, homemade, old, maybe "utilitarian" feel of xfce, which separates itself from KDE Plasma and GNOME. This is my first time using xfce, and I really like the super tight vertical taskbar and the shrunk app icons snuggling on it. Apps when opened cover the whole desktop, not open into little windows that overlap one another. This means that, without any adjustment, apps are given maximum vertical and horizontal space to be displayed, which I think is fantastic. An advantage with the old feel is that if some app happens to have a very bland, old-looking app icon on the taskbar, it blends in well with the rest. An example is Strawberry the music player which is the default in MX Linux. Although I hate it to guts in KDE Plasma and GNOME because the ugly app icon stands out so much, it blends surprisingly well with others on xfce.
The OS itself is very neat too. When first booting up to MX Linux, I was greeted by the PDF user manual. This is unheard of, or if they do exist, effectively non-existent on other OS, so MX Linux makes it very easy for newcomers to understand how things work. Both package managers, MX and Synaptic, are easy to use. Two advantages of Synaptic over other package managers like pacman, yay or Flatpak is that it categorizes the packages and has a search function at the same time. For non-technical audience like me, this is great because I can easily find new apps to experiment with.
I was also struck by the fact that I can control brightness out of the gate, because I cannot do so in other distros I have used like Manjaro, Mint, endeavourOS, and Fedora when I first installed them. Doing so requires me to install the NVIDIA drivers and dive into the config files while in that bright light, which if in a dark room will be very uncomfortable and makes it impossible for me to sleep. That issue does not even exist on MX Linux. Even better is that to shortcut the whole NVIDIA driver installation process, the OS includes a script that does it automatically for me, which I absolutely love.
Given how great MX Linux at solving many of the issues I have with the look, the feel, and the trouble of a Linux distro, I may stay a while to see if I can convert to Linux fully.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-18
Votes: 8
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WOW! This distro is what a Linux distribution SHOULD be! Easy installation with no hiccups or surprises. Lots of custom system administration tools. A spectacularly polished theme and look. Functional. Stable. No politics. No drama.
Certainly the 'buntu family of distros can't compete with MX Linux, nor can most other distros.
I'm not surprised. Many years ago I was a Mepis devotee. MX Linux is next level compared to Mepis, and two levels of next level compared to virtually every other distro I've used, and I've used many. For the past several years I've been camped out over in Arch space because of the breadth and depth of available applications. Debian-based distros offer a fraction of the applications available for Arch and derivatives, like Manjaro or Endeavor. This will be MX Linux's Achilles heel, and hopefully that heel won't keep me from walking with MX Linux, because so far it impresses.
I use KDE, and while a lot of the Debian stable software is a bit dated compared to what I'm used to, I'm hoping I'll gain easy package installation and removal, quick package installation, and a stable system without giving up too much in the way of more up to date packages and and my favorite application. I'm hoping Debian has worked out some mechanism for getting more obtuse applications installed without too much pain.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-17
Votes: 7
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MX Linux set up a Debian desktop, so I don't have to. :-D
Literally that's all I wanted, and they delivered. KDE version works just fine on a 1.5 year old ASUS computer that previously had Windows 11. A couple hours of tweaks and customizations gave me a sturdy new daily driver for a work laptop.
I won't say it's the fluffiest or eye-candiest desktop out there but these MX tools take the pain out of sysadmin stuff.
It's like a breath of fresh air for the "don't intrude on my user experience" crowd.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-06-16
Votes: 0
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Tried out MX Linux KDE on my daily driver coming from Kubuntu but just had some weird issues. While some things were very polished and cool it just was not for me in the current state.
The MX Dark theme is a nice touch.
Having Flatpak repos easily installed with the click of a button also very cool.
The MX Boot options gui is also neat.
Using X11 while this isnt terrible I feel it should just be Wayland by default imo for KDE.
Weird screen glitches upon a restart, after updating everything, setting up my themes, firefox browser.. I got some weird artifacts randomly on desktop.
I also know this is a linux thing but the hub ports error, acpi error, numlock not being on at boot by default.. these things are easy to fix once you know but for a newer users all these distros should just set the grub error level to not pick up these little errors you see at boot and just turn numlock on already seriously lol so weird.
I hope to try it again in the future but for now I will stick with Kubuntu because its just working the way I want.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-10
Votes: 0
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MX Linux is a rock-solid daily driver for work. Not as beginner-friendly as Mint, but it packs way more functionality into the OOTB desktop experience.
I run a law practice out of my home office. I do not use my computer for gaming, video editing, or anything computationally expensive, but I do have a large filesystem where I work with many files. I need a system that is fast, reliable, functional, and that stays out of my way. MX Linux hits it out of the park in this regard.
The installer was painless. The disk partitioning tool was not completely idiot-proof, but idiots shouldn't use Linux.
I disagree with the people who say it feels "outdated." XFCE, freshly-installed is primitive and ugly. But it is VERY configurable and the MX Linux devs put a lot of work into it. The panels, menus, Conky, drop-down bash terminal, and XFCE themes feel slick and modern. MX with XFCE looks cool to me, whereas Mint Cinnamon felt like I was playing with a toy.
MX Tools are great. The Nvidia driver script worked flawlessly. General customization with the Tweak utility, firewall configuration, network assistant, and Bash config make MX Linux more fun than building a vanilla Debian system by hand.
Package management is very powerful. Updates are easy, and the MX Software Installer has built-in Flatpak support. The package base has everything I need to support a document-intensive workflow.
At its core, this distro is a well-planned Debian system that is preconfigured for grownup Desktop use. It hits a sweet spot for an intermediate user who is comfortable with scripting and sysadmin tasks, but really just needs a capable workhorse.
Really outstanding job by the MX Linux devs.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-05
Votes: 4
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I've been using MX Linux for several months. I have a frugal install which loads entirely into RAM which I love and keep fairly small. Another regular install with cuda toolkit and cuda driver which is fairly heavy, and now I'm playing with a heavily modified, stripped down version on an ASUS Chromebox w/ only 2G RAM and a 2-core 15W processor. (It's a bit of a struggle running a modern browser w/ 2G RAM, but works). The hacked Chromebox is just supposed to be a "Roku with extras" type thing. I may wind up using antiX for that instead, it's just fun to tinker and tweak MX.
It's great, does whatever I want it to do. ★★★★★★★★★★
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-06-01
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 23.x releases. I have tried to install MX 23.2 multiple times on my Lenovo Thinkpad T490 and MX 23.3 today on my Dell Latitude 7490.
Again, seeming like the developers finally got their act together with 23.3, 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.
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 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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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-27
Votes: 0
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greetings linux lovers i begin this review with my saga on why this windows refugee come to mx linux and loving it. i been a windows/dos user since 81 i been with microserf all my computer life lets say i have no issues big / or small with windows nor intel for that matter. windows xp was the best version. since cyberpunk2077 comed out i had to quality of life upgrade my asus i7 quad core mini tower, meaning a graphic card and win 10 . the card was bought just the shortage 1650 nvidia clone, upon the installation of win 10 i found i was locked out of the asus bios and my keyboard was deactivated until window boot up i was i ok np. it was 4 years after this i had a grewing dissatisfaction of the windows system. with the mandatory updates and news button then the news broke about
microserf start up again with mandatory buying systems ie 11. which 11 wouldnt run on my system because its a legacy machine . that
broke the camels back,
so it is i started to looking for a computer system that I can buy on my own and upgrade at cost. i landed on a trigkey s5 ryzen 5800h 32 ram 1tb of hard drive ssd space for $360 at the buying of the computer and a port hub and an additional 1tb ssd drive. granted its no ryzen 9 surprisingly gets the job done very well, the plan was to install freebsd kde and go from there but due to it mel installing its xorg on amd board . plan b was engage look for a system that could be install with ease without sacrifice cpus to dark tech gods like gentoo or arch at 57 i got no time to mess with command line i wanted something to work out of box mx linux kde was it out of expediency and desperation to get it done. and everything did work the wifi 6,monitor, the installation took about 2 minutes. got my all in one printer to work, the uploading of the data i had in my asus was uploaded in 45 minutes vs 8 hours dowsnloading it to usb stick. the games i cheated used steam which better than windows and bulk of the games i played are on steam i have all the mysts games, daggerfall, marrowind, bard tale trilogy, supreme commander , hand of doom,vampire the masquerade bloodline, even neocron evolution works. of the more graphical intensive games smite, dota 2 ,succubus dont ask, 2 worlds 2 from dvd rom runs with minor snag, and scorn, warframe and second life. i had no problems with mx linux no issues. updates are a breeze and have 6.6 kernel running with out problems , no problems with firefox . i had no problems with mx linux none nada zippy do da. the only nags i have would have is no way switching to systemd without causing system glitches and voltile upgrades beside that this spin of debian is my driver so. if i can say one thing if you want to have more people using linux systems like mx, mint, debian more easier systems should be allowed not everyone want to tinker with the system like you do . they should there for people who want to a system to work without the smess of gentoo or arch. there should be a linux like mx that works and can be versatile enough like mx for people needs. i think mx 23.3 is the gold standard and i been using it as a daily driver for 3 months now without problem except user errors
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-05-24
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, Synaptic, 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 smaller than more popular distributions like Ubuntu. Additionally, MX Linux's use of sysvinit instead of the more widely adopted systemd can lead to compatibility issues with software and services optimized for systemd. Gaming on MX Linux is also 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.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 4
Date: 2024-05-22
Votes: 0
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Not as good as it looks like. It might be on #1, but thats maybe because that is how the website works. Clicks.
And since its on top, everyone is going to click on MX, but that's all why it's still up there.. Neverending circle.
So, about the distro, its not that bad, but definitely not a good out of the box experience I had.
There were many typos and translation errors for my native language (Hungarian).
I'm a gamer, and its unfortunately a mess when it comes for gaming. Most modern distros are having systemd by default, this still stuck in history, with its sysvinit - sure you can replace it, but how does one non tech savvy person who's not into linux ever know that s/he might beed systemd instead of sysvinit..
After all, this distro was meant for newbies.
They have nice tools, but they should really go for the stability instead. I had this distro freezing on me numerous of times in a day, even though it was a total clean installment, and I haven't even touched / tweaked with the system config files (can't imagine what would have happened if I did)
Not recommended
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-05-20
Votes: 17
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Rock solid operating system. Full office suite.
Have been using this since the 19.3 version and never has let me down.
More stable than any other Linux OS's around.
Versatile platform works well with VirtualBox 7.0.
Which I downloaded as a Debian file from virtual box. It was simple to install.
MX Linux installs quickly on a hard drive, unalike other Bloated Linux OS's.
MX Linux is resource minded, 2.3 GB of RAM on an average out of my 64 GB RAM.
I have been in contact with the MX Forum, they are very knowledgeable.
They solved the small difficulty I had quickly.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 3
Date: 2024-05-14
Votes: 0
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MX linux is not for power users. it's for migrating windows users. it is the worst desktop version from debian. it's stable though, not for me.
don't expect to be prototyping on it. all will fail.
Your kernel does not support pids limit capabilities or the cgroup is not mounted. PIDs limit discarded.
WARN[0041] Failed to add conmon to cgroupfs sandbox cgroup:
that is a common error from any system implementing OCI. install it for rescue or watching movies. I for one feel bad about removing ubuntu studio that I exchanged MX Linux for. it was heavier on ram but ran everything I can think of
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-03
Votes: 22
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I've tried a multitude of linux distros because there are so many great ones these days but I still keep coming back to MX Linux for the speed (maybe due to lack of systemd) and stability. I also love the custom MX tools like the live image creator that can burned to a USB and stored away to keep all your files and custom settings. It's so easy to clone MX to another pc and save a lot of setup time. Also when I have a problem with grub due to multiple linux distros on my pc it is very easy to reset and update-grub with MX tools. I've been using the KDE version, it's got so many more custom settings than Xfce, and it's been extremely stable for me. All in all, there are some other great linux distros but if I could only have one, it would be MX Linux.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-02
Votes: 14
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MX Linux: A Time-Tested Champion in the Linux World
For many years, MX Linux has stood tall as a beacon of excellence in the realm of Linux distributions, and it's not hard to see why. From its inception, MX Linux has been engineered to provide users with a seamless, powerful, and user-friendly computing experience.
One of the standout features of MX Linux is its remarkable stability. Built on the solid foundation of Debian Stable, users can trust MX Linux to deliver rock-solid performance day in and day out. Whether you're a seasoned Linux enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of open-source software, MX Linux offers a level of reliability that is simply unparalleled.
But stability is just the beginning. MX Linux also shines in terms of versatility and customization. With its innovative MX Tools, users have access to a plethora of utilities that streamline the process of configuring and fine-tuning their systems. From managing software packages to tweaking system settings, MX Tools empowers users to tailor their computing environment to suit their unique preferences and workflow.
Furthermore, MX Linux is renowned for its exceptional performance. Thanks to its efficient use of system resources and optimized software selection, MX Linux delivers lightning-fast responsiveness and fluid multitasking capabilities. Whether you're crunching numbers, editing multimedia content, or simply browsing the web, MX Linux ensures a smooth and snappy computing experience.
But perhaps the greatest strength of MX Linux lies in its vibrant and supportive community. Comprised of passionate users and dedicated developers, the MX Linux community is a treasure trove of knowledge, expertise, and camaraderie. Whether you're seeking assistance with a technical issue or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, you'll find a warm welcome awaiting you in the MX Linux community forums and online channels.
In conclusion, MX Linux has rightfully earned its reputation as a top-tier Linux distribution. With its unwavering commitment to stability, versatility, performance, and community, MX Linux continues to set the standard for excellence in the world of open-source software. Whether you're a seasoned Linux veteran or a curious newcomer, MX Linux is sure to delight and inspire you with its exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-01
Votes: 0
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I'v been using MX Linux on an old system for a few months now. What can I say. Well lets start with what I usually use on my laptops (plural). Typically a mix of Linux Mint LMDE for the dinosaurs and Arch Linux for the newer systems. I'm a BIG advocate of the command line. It offers freedom and flexibility to do things YOUR WAY but also builds skills in solving often complex technical problems when and if, they arrive.
MX Linux is in many ways the antithesis of Arch. It offers an enormous array of hand holding tools to solve often even challenging problems. For example, my MX based laptop, which has no battery (as I said its old) pulled out from the wall and suffered kernel problems. It would no longer load. Normally the fix for this is not simple and its time consuming. MX offers a simple tool that fixed the problem from a USB in a matter of minutes.....WOW.
It also has tools that allow you to easily address an array of tasks, that often trip up newbies and people who don't want to be power users, such as installing popular software. I, for example use Vivaldi a LOT. In Mint I typically download the tar file from Vivaldi's site and then use a simple installer tool in Mint to install it. But what if you don't know about the tool or perhaps you are using Arch and have no knowledge of things like Paru or Yay? This suddenly becomes a real issue. MX takes care of this too. Vivalidi is offered as a quick click and install through MX's popular software tool.
If you look at the sheer work and thought that's gone into this OS you have to admire the dev's. No one I have seen comes close to this level of detailed effort, consideration and commitment for new users. Its admirable and makes Linux truly accessible to the standard end user in the same way that Windows once did, before it became telemetry ridden and controlling. Good luck not creating a Microsoft account when using Windows 11, you really have little choice in the matter.
So for new or standard users who are fed up with Redmonds antics and want a system that lets them decide how things are done and collecting data, MX is one of two choices I'd recommend, Mint being the other.
Now the downside. The thing with all this hand holding is you may not learn anything and if you do still strike a problem that's not addressed in the GUI tools, you may be out of luck. For example, I had an issue with MX LXDE not retaining my choice of desktop wallpaper. It would always revert back to default. If I had no knowledge of the command line and how to research and understand solutions, I might not have been able to solve this. Even the very polite and helpful forum had issues with this one.
So in summary, a fantastic Linux distro for the newcomer or standard user who wants to enjoy the benefits of open source software, hassle free. If you want to learn I'd probably start with Mint which sits somewhere between MX and the more challenging distro's like Arch and then move to Arch or maybe Debian (no sorry Arch for me but I'm biased...LOL).
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-05-01
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 23.x releases. I have installed MX 23.2 multiple times. Seeming like it was going to be a good distro each time, bugs appeared even before I could get the install set up the way I wanted. I could not restart or shutdown from the desktop. It kept going back to the login screen. The options in the upper right corner of the screen were grayed out and inoperable. In other words, an infinite loop became apparent at that point with no way out. It's a real shame because MX Linux seems to have so much to offer, especially in the way of tools. I have been having much more success and satisfaction with Linux Mint and LMDE, both of which have really stood the test of time!
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-30
Votes: 0
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I hopped multiple distros and settled on MX Linux 23.2, used with multiple desktop environment my most likeable are KDE and Cinnamon(installed via command line)
Pros:
what I like most about it is its ease of use(MXTools,Multiple apps easly instalable, its satbility even after updates)
Cons:
I would say duplicate application entries in menu
Can play games, run VMs,Music, videos and devlopment what ever you throw at it its shows its stability with custom kernel liqourix. I am pretty satisfied with it and believe with its updates which are way more than Linux mint LMDE6 its still very solid and stable distro, never broke on my machine with out intentions :)
Favourite Treats:
MX Tools=>
5 stars for creating Snapshot ISO of live running system with all personal settings saved instalable to another computer,
Customization with Tweaks in XFCE,
Package Installer App instalation ese of use,
Boot files and settings restorations.
Dislikes: Double and Cumbersome Menu Entries
Its my top distro due to its stability and ease of use and customizations to my likings and never breaks without intentions that is :)
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-04-27
Votes: 0
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MX Linux 23.2, it's like I'm on a rollercoaster to Mars, but with more twists and turns than a trip on acid! 🎉
Tried to slap it onto my old core2 duo Intel rig, but man, it was like wrestling an angry octopus. Installation? Like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded while riding a unicycle. Took me, like, forever, and even after a reboot, it was still playing hide and seek.
Been hooked on MX since forever, but this new version? It's like I'm living in the Matrix!
Had this total freakout with Firefox – this extension I added just vanished into thin air. And stability? It's like trying to surf a tsunami on a popsicle stick. Games, browsing, you name it – it's all a technicolor nightmare.
Bugs? They're like mutant cockroaches, crawling out of every nook and cranny, and nobody's doing squat about it.
So, if you're ready to take a wild ride with a janky-ass distro that's as reliable as acid, then MX Linux is your ticket to the loony bin. But beware, this ride's crazier than a three-headed goat on a pogo stick! 🚀✨
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-04-22
Votes: 0
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Installed MX Linux ver 23 Libretto (XFCE) on old core2 duo Intel machine with 4gig ram and a HD (no SSD drives) and a AMD graphics card. Installation was straightforward I prefered it to the default Debian partitioner, The MX installer made it easy to keep my existing /home , it took around 15min, rebooted and it looks ok it has most of the apps I need . I like using the keyboard shortcuts that Bunsenlabs has and maybe I could set those up I have'nt looked into that yet. I had an issue on Firefox where the extension added did not show under the extension icon, I'm still looking into that - it may have to do with the firefox version, as on another machine with Firefox ESR I don't have this problem and that is also a Debian based distro (Bunsenlabs). Overall for old hardware it looks good and I'm now going to test the Advanced Hardware Support build on laptop that is only about 2 years old but on Ubuntu 22 there are issues with sound and graphics (intel UHD600) ,so far in the Mx live boot environment it looks good as the hardware is detected.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-15
Votes: 3
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After testing a number of the newer releases of other distros and finding them (for me at least) lacking the stability I find with MX in all their versions as I started with 18.x. it's been bulletproof overall, still in this release for me.. no issues playing my online games or doing anything else I want to do.. and to have a choice to install snaps (although I do not personally) by booting up with the systemd version at grub launch. it has the best of 2 inits unlike most of the alternatives. Dev's are fast to help out (I've found on all of the one bug I found.. was fixed within hours) others Ive read about on the forums are likewise taken care of expediently.
Being based on Debian keeps it very stable overall. I don't need "cutting edge" stuff that just breaks my system thank you. Everything just works, which is really all we really want :)
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 2
Date: 2024-04-15
Votes: 0
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Stability issues has marred this distro post 19.4. The 21.3 was decent, but it had some rough edges. 23.2 seems like as if was rushed through.
Previous reviewer has hit it spot on. The project has became less fluid and stable. Updating has become more difficult. Dependency errors cropping up.
LMDE may be no. 2 in popularity. Its most recent LMDE 6 version runs extremely well, with no issues. Way things are evolving, it could propel Linux Mint back to the top spot in popularity in matter of time.
The rating is reflective of the most recent version.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 4
Date: 2024-04-12
Votes: 0
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MX Linux is a decent distro, but every year it seems to get less stable, and more and more outdated. While it is decently well performing, I would prefer a newer, better distro like Mint. Pretty outdated looking, but not as resource efficient as it could be with those graphics.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 23.2
Rating: 3
Date: 2024-03-26
Votes: 0
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I have been using MX for over 6 years and it seems to get less stable with every release. I have found that on Libretto MX 23 I have had to reinstall completely three times so far after updates started throwing errors. The first two re-installs happened after I started seeing BullsEye (the previous release) library errors before the system went south. Third time it updated but on reboot would not launch and did not get far enough to go to the debug console. I happened again this past week so I am posting this from a laptop with a Void Linux flash drive trial. Yes, I am distro shopping.
I Still have another laptop with MX 17 running. Getting a bit long in the tooth but after the disaster it has been on my desktop I am afraid to update. Sure the /home folder is saved but the /opt is not so I lose all the software installs and config changes I have saved.
Desktop: FX 8350 AMD, 16G ram, 0.5T SSD. non systemd, and no dual boot as it is Linux only. Fairly basic MX install overall.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 19.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-18
Votes: 36
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I'm on 19.4 still going strong.
I Started using MX Linux at around version 17, and never looked back. It's just been boringly rock-solid. Never any weird issues that require reinstall/reconfiguration, and many, many times more snappy than anything Ubuntu-based.
The software repos are meticulously updated, the dev team is probably the most active one out there, and the persistent live-system/snapshotting are also consistently the best and most stable that I've ever used.
10/10 all day every day.
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