A beta of Ragout has been released. This is a community respin of MX Linux for the Raspberry Pi.
Fluxbox-RaspberryPi Respin “Ragout” (Beta)
Introduction
This Community Respin (=MXFBPi) provides a stable, fast and fun OS for use with Raspberry Pi 3 and later devices. It unites the user-centered goodness of MX Linux with the educational flexibility of Raspberry Pi OS (=RPi), implementing the light-weight and elegant desktop environment of MX’s unique implementation of Fluxbox and including elements from GNOME, Xfce and LXDE.
The first beta has now been released for testing. Give it a spin–and enjoy!
- Download: https://rb.gy/ lqm584
- md5sum: e9e467c633a575b0564de84622a6594e mx-fluxbox_raspberrypi_respin_beta.img.xz
- Video: https://youtu.be/xX8OwVSLNIY
- Feedback: MX Forum and Raspberry Pi Forum
Major default apps
MX Tools
- Browser: Firefox-esr
- Email: Claws Mail 3.1.7
- Media player: VLC 3.0
- File manager: Thunar 1.8.14
- Editor: FeatherPad 0.16
- Ides: Geany 1.33, Thonny 3.1.2 (for Python beginners)
- Network: Network Manager 1.14
- Desktop info: Conky Manager 2.7 with large conky collection
- Featured: MX Tools (MXFBPi version)
Software
- Maintenance: upgrades signaled by green/red pulse icon (MX Updater) in systray
- Installation/Removal: Add/Remove Software (MX Tools)
- Advanced: Synaptic, with 2 Rasparian and 1 MX repository enabled
Technical aspects
- Tested compatible with Pi 3, 4 and 400
- GPIO ports remain available to program through Scratch and Python
- Camera port works
- Also bootable from USB stick or USB-connected SSD
Known issues
Fluxbox-RaspberryPi Respin “Ragout” (Beta) – MX Linux
- Screenshot > Active Window: window never reappears after shot is taken
- Boot options: Plymouth not working
