Zorin OS Lite vs MX Linux: catalog facts
 Zorin OS Lite |  MX Linux |
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Free Free to download from the Zorin website. |
Free Free to download and use. |
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Linux |
Linux |
- Lightweight Xfce desktop for older hardware
- Zorin OS-specific features and optimisations on top of Xfce
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- Built on Debian Stable, currently Debian 13 trixie
- Adds antiX components and tools packaged by the MX community
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- Lite edition is planned to end from Zorin OS 19
- Users are advised to migrate to the standard editions eventually
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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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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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Not stated if an account is needed |
No account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 23, 2026 | Checked September 23, 2026 |
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