Path: csiph.com!news.mixmin.net!eternal-september.org!reader01.eternal-september.org!.POSTED!not-for-mail From: Johnny Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.misc Subject: Re: MX Linux has an old-school look and feel. Here's why it's so popular Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2022 08:05:22 -0500 Organization: A noiseless patient Spider Lines: 38 Message-ID: <20220809080522.367f6de5@jmapc> References: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Injection-Info: reader01.eternal-september.org; posting-host="570aea77d06e7caafbdd5f7d4f150ce5"; logging-data="1453474"; mail-complaints-to="abuse@eternal-september.org"; posting-account="U2FsdGVkX1+mMSj6UxIzZmJiUFTbiKrK" Cancel-Lock: sha1:H6NYN5nbKvfs2OjYNcywIlw5Ots= X-Newsreader: Claws Mail 4.0.0 (GTK+ 3.24.24; x86_64-pc-linux-gnu) Xref: csiph.com comp.os.linux.misc:35417 On Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:34:45 -0300 Internetado wrote: > If you're looking for a Linux distribution with a perfect blend of > usability and customization, MX Linux might do the trick. > > MX Linux is currently listed as the most downloaded Linux > distribution on Distrowatch. This might come as a surprise to a lot > of people, especially given it ranks above Linux Mint, Pop!_OS, and > Ubuntu. For those who've never heard of MX Linux, it's based on > Debian's stable branch as a cooperative venture between antiX and > what's left of the MEPIS Linux communities. With Xfce as its default > desktop (you can also download spins with either the KDE Plasma or > Fluxbox desktops), it's a user-friendly, fast operating system that > is a great option for those new to Linux and even those with years of > skill under their belt. > > One aspect of MX Linux that appeals to me is that the flagship > version (Xfce) looks and feels like old-school Linux but with just > enough modernity to make it a viable option for today's users. > > Its focus is ease-of-use and high performance. If you want an even > more modern interface, you can choose the KDE Plasma version. You can > go with the Fluxbox edition if you need to eke even more performance > out of your system... > (continue) > > https://www.zdnet.com/article/mx-linux-has-an-old-school-look-and-feel-heres-why-its-so-popular/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 > I have been using it for at least three years. I think the default position of the panel is on the left side. Once I figured out how to move it to the bottom, I have been happy ever since.