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MX Linux review
Fast, friendly Debian with genuinely useful homegrown tools.
Xfce / KDE / Fluxbox Point (on Debian Stable) Easy
At a glance
| Based on | Debian Stable |
|---|---|
| Desktop environment | Xfce / KDE / Fluxbox |
| Package manager | APT / Flatpak |
| Release model | Point (on Debian Stable) |
| Current version | 23.x (2025-x) |
| Supported until | Tracks Debian Stable |
| Comfortable minimum RAM | 2 GB |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Official site | https://mxlinux.org |
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent on older and low-spec hardware
- The "MX Tools" suite simplifies tasks that are fiddly elsewhere
What to watch
- Xfce default looks dated to some next to GNOME/KDE
- Debian Stable base means older software versions
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Who is MX Linux for?
MX Linux tends to suit people who want revives old/low-spec pcs, lightweight / minimal, maximum stability, great for beginners. With a difficulty rating of 2 out of 5, it's a comfortable choice even if you've never used Linux before.
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