MX Linux vs Xubuntu: catalog facts
 MX Linux |  Xubuntu |
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Free Free to download and use. |
Free Free to download and use, made by volunteers. |
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Linux |
Linux |
- Built on Debian Stable, currently Debian 13 trixie
- Adds antiX components and tools packaged by the MX community
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- Lightweight Xfce desktop on an Ubuntu base
- Long-term support release supported until 2029
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- Replaces or sits alongside your current operating system, so installing it takes more effort than an app
- Follows Debian Stable, so software versions can lag behind rolling distributions
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- Xfce looks more traditional than newer desktops
- Heavier than minimal distributions
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Operating system |
Operating system |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 23, 2026 | Checked September 23, 2026 |
Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.
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