MX Linux 25codenamed "Infinity", It is now available Available for download with a good number of improvements focused on stability and usability. Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”It comes in Xfce, KDE Plasma and Fluxbox editions, maintaining the philosophy of offering a lightweight system without sacrificing modern features.
In this version, the ISO standard uses the Linux kernel 6.12 LTSwhile the variants with Extended Hardware Support (AHS) and the KDE Plasma edition opt for Liquorix Linux 6.16In addition, flavors are offered with systemd and SysVinit For Xfce and Fluxbox, and KDE Plasma activates Wayland by default for a more up-to-date experience.
Highlights of MX Linux 25
The technological base takes a significant leap: the format is incorporated deb822 to manage repositories, the MX Tools utility suite has behaved Qt 6 and the classic apt-notifier gives way to mx-updaterwhich can also work with the alternative manager Nala.
- Wayland enabled by default in KDE Plasma to take advantage of modern sessions.
- Improved encryption support thanks to systemd-cryptsetup in systemd-based ISOs, with special attention to encrypted /home partitions.
- Automatic updates fine-tuned in mx-updater so that they function as expected.
- New configurations of Conky, with a default profile and the possibility of switching between 12/24 h time format depending on the regional settings.
Changes by editions in MX Linux 25
Xfce
The Xfce desktop receives a Whisker Menu Adapted to the new tuning format and, in its AHS variant, the Liquorix 6.16 kernel to improve compatibility with recent hardware. They have also been polished themes and styles to maintain visual consistency with the rest of the system.
KDE Plasma
In addition to adopting Wayland By default, the KDE Plasma edition adds administrator-privileged actions and service menus in DolphinTLP is withdrawn and adopted power-profiles-daemon to resolve the problems with the energy profile widget and better integrate energy management.
flux box
The Fluxbox environment incorporates numerous configuration options, an overhaul of the panel and root-level menus, new "appfinder" settings for the tool rofi, toolbar settings and default styles, and sets Audacious as the default audio player instead of DeaDBeeF.
Installation and safety
The installer has been thoroughly revamped and now allows “replace” an installation Existing Linux system preserving personal data, as well as automatically configuring ZRAM to improve performance on systems with limited RAM. It also adds support for Secure Boot installations on 64-bit UEFI systems using signed Debian kernels.
Personalization, themes, and user experience
The themes are updated in the aesthetics section. mx-ease y mx-matchaThe live system and cleaning tools have been optimized to offer a smoother experience, with performance improvements and a more consistent appearance across the entire desktop.
Drivers and compatibility
The NVIDIA installer (ddm-mxIt incorporates a backup mode for the NVIDIA developer repository and improves its compatibility with Waylandfacilitating the installation of proprietary drivers. Furthermore, mx-updater Refines the logic of automatic updates so that they work reliably on a daily basis.
MX Linux 25 download and availability
The ISO images of MX Linux 25 "Infinity" They can now be downloaded from the official website. in Xfce, KDE Plasma, and Fluxbox editions. They arrive with the versions Xfce 4.20, KDE Plasma 6.3.6 and FluxBox 1.3.7For users in Spain and Europe, it is recommended to select nearby mirrors to maximize download speed and, if updating from a previous version, consult the update instructions available on the project website.
With a Debian 13 base, LTS kernels and Liquorix where applicable, Wayland by default in KDE, new utilities, and a much more capable installer, this release consolidates MX Linux as a solid and flexible option for modern computers and also for more modest machines, maintaining a good balance between performance and simplicity.