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What’s special about MX linux, and why it becomes more popular.
MX Linux is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities, using the best tools and talents from each distro. It is a midweight OS designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint.
The development of MX Linux 19 continues at a rapid pace as the second public beta enters the testing phase. This build, labelled as “beta 2.1”, imports security fixes from the just-released Debian 10.1 and includes various usability improvements:
What’s new in 2.1 beta?
All new XFCE 4.14
As per the XFCE development roadmap, the major goal of XFCE 4.14 was to port all core modules and components to GTK3 from GTK2 and GDBus. Due to this migration, users can experience more faster and polished UI experience with XFCE 4.14.
what’s new in 14.1 ?
Window manager now support VSync to reduce display flickering. It also now supports HiDPI, NVIDIA proprietary/closed source drivers, XInput2. XFCE 4.14 also introduces a new default theme.
Panel: XFCE 4.14 Panel got support for RandR’s primary monitor feature, improved window grouping in the tasklist plugin (better UX, visual group indicator etc), a per-panel “icon-size” setting, a new default clock format.
Revamped display dialog to save and (automatically) restore complete multi-display configurations, which is especially helpful for those who frequently connect their laptop to varying docking stations or setups.
Default file manager Thunar introduces completely reworked pathbar, support for larger thumbnails as well as support for a “folder.jpg” file altering the folder’s icon (e.g. for music album covers). Power users will also notice the improved keyboard navigation (zooming, tab navigation). Thunar’s volume manager has gained Bluray support.
No not disturb mode in notification service is introduced.
Major updates to media player Parole, image viewer Ristretto, clipboard manager and terminal emulator.
Linux Kernel 4.19 LTS
everything is listed below !!
Alternate mode driver for USB Type-C/DisplayPort Type-C support
Support for Nintendo guitar and drum accessories
Better support for Intel’s Low Power Subsystem (LPSS)
Plenty of 64-bit ARM improvements
Support for Qualcomm Adreno 600 series hardware
Initial support for Intel Icelake graphics
DRM improvements
Improved power management
Touchscreen improvement
Initial support for the 802.11ax WLAN
Various Filesystem improvements
Thunderbird 68.0 with new App menu
Thunderbird 68 features a big update to the App Menu. The new menu is single pane with icons and separators that make it easier to navigate and reduce clutter. Animation when cycling through menu items produces a more engaging experience and results in the menu feeling more responsive and modern.
You can find more features here : Thunderbird
What’s make MX linux more flexible ?
The Xfce 4.12.3 desktop has been around for a long time. The added system tools built into MX breathe fresh life into an already smart desktop environment.
The relatively low system requirements make MX Linux compatible with a wide range of hardware components. Despite the specialized "midweight status," here is what your computer needs to run MX Linux without a glitch:
The Xfce 4.12.3 desktop has been around for a long time. The added system tools built into MX breathe fresh life into an already smart desktop environment.
The relatively low system requirements make MX Linux compatible with a wide range of hardware components. Despite the specialized “midweight status,” here is what your computer needs to run MX Linux without a glitch:
- a CD/DVD drive (and BIOS capable of booting from that drive), or a live USB (and BIOS capable of booting from USB);
- a modern i486 Intel or AMD processor;
- 512 MB of RAM memory;
- 5 GB free hard drive space;
- a SoundBlaster, AC97 or HDA-compatible sound card; and
- for use as a LiveUSB, 4 GB free.
Let’s sort some major updates in 19.0 beta.
The latest updates from Debian 10.1, antiX and MX repositories.
Xfce 4.14, GIMP 2.10.12, MESA 18.3.6
updated firmware
latest Debian 4.19 kernel
Firefox 69, VLC 3.0.8, Clementine 1.3.1
Thunderbird 60.8.0, LibreOffice 6.1.5 (plus security fixes)
AppArmor 2.13.2.
New and updated mx-apps: mx-installer (based on gazelle-installer) fixes pertaining to automount issues; MX Date & Time — to make clock setting chores easier; formatusb — for formatting USB storage devices; mx-packageinstaller now displays version number for Flatpak applications; mx-alerts package for sending emergency messages to users; mx-updater no longer requires a password to check for updates (still required for installation of updates); new wallpaper artwork (mx19-artwork package)
More you can find here: mx linux
