Experience the Incredible Speed and Power of MX Linux: A Comprehensive Review
MX Linux, the lightning-fast and highly sought after Linux distribution based on Debian stable, has taken the open-source world by storm with its latest version 18.2. With a devoted team of developers constantly striving to enhance user experience, MX Linux offers a variety of custom tools that make tasks a breeze.
In this in-depth review, we will take you on a journey through MX Linux and explore why it has gained immense popularity. From its superior performance to its user-friendly interface, we will leave no stone unturned in uncovering all that this distribution has to offer.
Discover MX Linux: What Sets it Apart
According to the MX Linux website, it is a joint effort between the antiX and former MEPIS communities, leveraging the strengths of each distribution to deliver a midweight OS that boasts an elegant and efficient desktop, easy configuration, high stability, superb performance, and a moderate-sized footprint.
But what truly sets MX Linux apart is its arsenal of MX apps, carefully crafted by the developers to cater to every possible need of the user. These apps make tasks such as tweaking the desktop, managing repositories and users a breeze, and we will delve into some of them in this review.
Seamless Installation and a Sleek XFCE Desktop
Installing MX Linux is a walk in the park with their custom installer, and you can rest assured that the process will be hitch-free. Once installed, you will be greeted by their customized XFCE desktop, which may seem strange to some as the panel is positioned on the left side of the screen. However, once you get used to it, you will find that it actually works quite well. And if it still doesn’t sit right with you, the panel can easily be moved to whichever location suits your preference.
MX Apps: Making Life Easier
One thing that stands out about MX Linux is the team’s dedication to providing users with tools to simplify their everyday tasks. For starters, the welcome screen offers links to various support resources, video tutorials, as well as their MX Tweak panel and other tools. The MX Tweak tool, in particular, allows for quick and effortless desktop customization, such as changing the theme and adjusting the panel positioning, among other options.
MX Conky, an app that takes the hassle out of configuring Conky, allows users to load and position Conky, change colors and format without having to fiddle with conky.rc files. And if you’re in the market for new software, MX Package Installer will quickly become your best friend. This super fast app allows for easy management and search of installed and available applications, including FlatPaks, which have been recently added to the package installer.
Impressive Performance and Final Thoughts
Apart from its impressive array of tools, MX Linux also delivers in terms of performance. Our tests revealed that even when running multiple programs, MX Linux utilized less than half the RAM on a 2G system, with minimal CPU usage. This is a testament to the efficiency of this distribution and makes it an optimal choice for users looking for a smooth and speedy experience.
To wrap up, MX Linux 18.2 is a solid and well-rounded distribution that offers users the best of both worlds – speed and functionality. It may not be the most visually appealing, but it more than makes up for it with its performance and vast software selection. If you’re on the fence about trying it out, we highly recommend giving it a go – you won’t be disappointed. And don’t forget to check out our reviews of other popular distributions such as Solus – Budgie Edition and Ubuntu MATE. We’d love to hear your thoughts! Have you tried MX Linux? Let us know in the comments.
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