MX Linux has announced the release of the first release candidate for MX Linux 25, which is built from Debian GNU/Linux 13 (Trixie) and MX repositories. This version introduces significant updates including the integration of systemd-cryptsetup on systemd ISOs, which resolves issues related to encrypted home directories, and a workaround for a GRUB display problem affecting older Intel graphics hardware.
As part of the transition to the new version, MX Linux will cease production of 32-bit ISO images, following Debian's decision to discontinue 32-bit kernels. However, current users of MX-23 will continue to receive security updates until June 2028. The RC1 version is available in various flavors, including Xfce, KDE/Plasma, and Fluxbox, with options for systemd or sysvinit variants for testing purposes.
Developers are particularly interested in feedback on the installer, which has undergone several changes, including a new replacer function and adjustments to themes and tools. Notable improvements include a revised default .bashrc file, new Conky configurations, and enhancements to the Nvidia installer and various MX tools. Additionally, KDE users will experience the removal of tlp in favor of power-profiles-daemon, and Xfce has migrated its default settings format for whiskermenu.
Looking forward to the final release, separate ISOs will be produced for systemd and SysVinit due to compatibility issues with the latest 6.12 kernels. All official MX 25 x86 releases will be 64-bit, and KDE will introduce Wayland sessions by default. The installer will also feature basic support for secure boot on 64-bit UEFI machines using standard Debian kernels.
For those seeking a systemd-free experience, antiX Linux will continue to provide official 32-bit ISOs and may offer community respins if necessary.
In summary, MX Linux 25 RC1 represents not only a stepping stone toward the official release but also a significant shift in how the operating system will provide support and options for its users, particularly with the move away from 32-bit architecture and the introduction of new technologies like Wayland. Users can download the various ISO images for testing, ensuring their feedback contributes to the final release
As part of the transition to the new version, MX Linux will cease production of 32-bit ISO images, following Debian's decision to discontinue 32-bit kernels. However, current users of MX-23 will continue to receive security updates until June 2028. The RC1 version is available in various flavors, including Xfce, KDE/Plasma, and Fluxbox, with options for systemd or sysvinit variants for testing purposes.
Developers are particularly interested in feedback on the installer, which has undergone several changes, including a new replacer function and adjustments to themes and tools. Notable improvements include a revised default .bashrc file, new Conky configurations, and enhancements to the Nvidia installer and various MX tools. Additionally, KDE users will experience the removal of tlp in favor of power-profiles-daemon, and Xfce has migrated its default settings format for whiskermenu.
Looking forward to the final release, separate ISOs will be produced for systemd and SysVinit due to compatibility issues with the latest 6.12 kernels. All official MX 25 x86 releases will be 64-bit, and KDE will introduce Wayland sessions by default. The installer will also feature basic support for secure boot on 64-bit UEFI machines using standard Debian kernels.
For those seeking a systemd-free experience, antiX Linux will continue to provide official 32-bit ISOs and may offer community respins if necessary.
In summary, MX Linux 25 RC1 represents not only a stepping stone toward the official release but also a significant shift in how the operating system will provide support and options for its users, particularly with the move away from 32-bit architecture and the introduction of new technologies like Wayland. Users can download the various ISO images for testing, ensuring their feedback contributes to the final release
MX Linux 25 Release Candidate 1 released
The first release candidate for MX Linux 25, built from Debian GNU/Linux 13 (Trixie) and MX repositories, has been released for testing purposes. The RC1 version includes several major changes, such as the inclusion of systemd-cryptsetup on systemd ISOs and a workaround for a GRUB display problem affecting older Intel graphics hardware. In preparation for the upcoming official release, MX Linux will discontinue 32-bit ISO images due to Debian's decision to drop 32-bit kernels from their maintained packages, but existing users of MX-23 will continue to receive security updates until June 2028. Users can download various versions of RC1, including Xfce, KDE/plasma, and Fluxbox releases with systemd or sysvinit variants, for testing purposes.
