Sunday, August 24, 2025

A couple of lightweight Linux distributions (MX Linux & antiX)

MX Linux  -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MX_Linux
"MX Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian stable and using core antiX components, with additional software created or packaged by the MX community.[2] The development of MX Linux is a collaborative effort between the antiX and former MEPIS communities."
"Xfce is a fast and medium-low resource usage desktop environment of Xfce version 4.20 offered in 32-bit and 64-bit ISOs.[30]
Fluxbox is a window manager with very low resource usage. This edition was first released on 21 October 2021.[31] 32-bit and 64-bit versions are available."
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MX Xfce and MX Fluxbox are available in 32-bit variants of those releases."

Download Links: https://mxlinux.org/download-links/
Xfce (our flagship desktop) - MX-23.6_386, containing a 32 bit PAE 6.1 kernel from Debian Stable, suitable for systems that are 32 bit only.

Fluxbox -  MX-23.6_386 Fluxbox, featuring the 32 bit 6.1 Debian stable kernel and a customized fluxbox environment -
"The result is a lightweight and fully functional system that has many unique features:"
"This OS functions as well on older low-capacity machines as on fast modern ones."

MX-23 Users Manual:  https://mxlinux.org/manuals/


MX Linux:  https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/linux-unix/mx-linux/
"MX Linux is a good selection if you are in search of a Linux distribution that is simple, stable, and lightweight. With its roots in Debian Stable, it is fast and efficient as well. As such, it is geared towards people who prefer a customizable, low-maintenance operating system. And no matter if you have contemporary or older hardware, MX Linux is tailored to perform optimally without compromising on user interface design simplicity and ease of use.

MX Linux stands apart from other distributions through its MX Tools, which is a robust set of utilities that make the processes of system configuration, management, and troubleshooting easy. This distribution has support for several desktop environments: Xfce (default), KDE Plasma, and Fluxbox, so the users can change it based on their needs and preferences."

MX/antiX Technical Documentation Wiki: https://mxlinux.org/wiki/
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antiX:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AntiX
"a Linux distribution, originally based on MEPIS, which itself is based on the Debian stable distribution.[4] antiX initially replaced the MEPIS KDE desktop environment with the Fluxbox and IceWM window managers, making it suitable for older, less powerful x86-based systems."
"antiX comes with a default desktop built on top of the ROX or Zzzfm file managers, with the GTK library and using IceWM as the window manager.[10] antiX-full and antiX-base include these stacking window managers:

    Lightweight: Rox-IceWM (default), IceWM and ZzzFM-IceWM
    Minimalist: Rox-Fluxbox, Fluxbox and ZzzFM-Fluxbox
    Very minimalist: Rox-JWM, JWM[11] and ZzzFM-JWM

Running the ROX or Zzzfm variants provides desktop icons and a drag-and-drop function. Conky provides system monitor availability."
antiX23.2:  https://antixlinux.com/
"antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install systemd-free and elogind-free linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems. antiX offers users the "antiX Magic" in an environment suitable for old and new computers. So don't throw away that old computer yet!"
Downloads:  https://antixlinux.com/download/
"If you don't know or care about init systems, choose the sysVinit version."
"The iso images can be written and booted live from a cd, frugal install via hdd, from usb, etc. To make the most of using the antiX live system, particularly from a usb, it is recommended to use the antiX/MX live usb maker or Rufus ..."
Documents:  https://antixlinux.com/documents/













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