To download and test available First beta Distribution version MX Linux 21 . The release of MX Linux 21 uses the Debian Bullseye batch database and MX Linux repository. A distinctive feature of the distribution is the use of the Initialization system sysvinit , your own tools for setting up and deploying the system, as well as more frequent than in the Debian Stable repointment Popular packages. To download available 32- and 64-bit assemblies, 1.8 GB (x86_64, i386).
Features of the new branch:
- Using the Linux 5.10 kernel.
- Updating a variety of packages, including the transition to the user environment XFCE 4.16.
- In the installer updated the interface for selecting the section for installation. LVM support is implemented if that LVM already exists.
- updated the system loading menu in UEFI mode. Now you can select the download parameters from the boot and submenu menu, instead of using the previous Console menu.
- By default, to execute the administrator tasks through Sudo, a user password request is implemented. This behavior can be changed in the “MX TWEAK” / “OTHER” tab.
- Many small configuration changes, especially in the panel with a new set of default plug-ins.
Distribution developers emphasize that in this issue they are particularly interested in testing the new system loading menus in UEFI mode, as well as in the installer testing. Testing surrounded by VirtualBox is welcomed, but for the most part it is interesting to check the system deploying on real equipment. Also, developers are asked to test the installation of popular applications.
Famous problems:
- Wallpaper is still boring, and the current system monitor Sonky is still put in order. On some screens it looks better than others. It will be fixed after the miscalculated wallpapers will be selected for the default installation.
- only for 32-bit * .iso: When downloading in VirtualBox, an error message appears, as well as in the 32-bit version of the ISO image, guest add-ons VirtualBox are installed.
- MX Package Installer: Test repository tabs and backups do not display anything (for obvious reasons, these repositories still do not exist or now empty).
Plans:
- Editions with KDE and Fluxbox based desktops.
- AHS (Advanced Hardware Support): Options for setting up the MX Linux distribution repository, which offers the latest updates of the graphics stack subsystems and a microcode for new processors. Supported equipment packages can be installed as they are released using standard installation and update tools.