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

• Screenshot > Active Window: window never reappears after shot is taken
• Boot options: Plymouth not working

Fluxbox-RaspberryPi Respin “Ragout” (Beta) – MX Linux