MX Linux 23.5 has been released and represents the fifth update of the MX-23 release, incorporating bug fixes, kernel updates, and application enhancements. The update encompasses information on Xfce 4.20 from the main repositories, the Debian GNU/Linux 12.9 (Bookworm) base, enhancements in the MX Packageinstaller user interface, additional warnings for live systems, and more features.
The release features updated Xfce, KDE, and Fluxbox ISOs, now utilizing the latest 6.1.123 kernel. Additionally, the MX Raspberry Pi Respin has been refreshed with the most recent packages from the MX and RPiOS repositories.
MX 23.5 Now Available!
MX-23.5 is the fifth refresh of our MX-23 release, consisting of bugfixes, kernel updates, and application updates since our original release of MX-23. If you are already running MX-23, there is no need to reinstall. Packages are all available through the regular update channels or by installing the changed applications.
The big highlight of this release, besides the usual updates, is the release of Xfce 4.20 info our main repositories.
Highlights include:
Debian 12.9 “bookworm” base
This release includes all updates from the Debian and MX repositories.
Some highlights since our 23.4 release include:
- Xfce 4.20 core packages (Xfce isos and pi respin)
- MX Packageinstaller has UI improvements and better version display for packages in third party repositories. Screenshots from debian.screenshots are also available.
- Extra warnings on live system if persistence has been ask for on boot media that is read-only.
- Tweaks to default fstab file as set by installer
- Additional fallback modes in installer
- Many many bug fixes.
- Many many language updates.
- Many new applications in our MX “test” repository.
All kernel updates: The standard Xfce, KDE, and fluxbox isos are all updated to the latest 6.1.123 kernel. AHS now uses the 6.12.8 liqourix kernel, with auto-updates enabled.
The MX Raspberry Pi Respin has also been updated with the latest packages available from the MX and RPiOS repos.
Thank you to all the contributors, supporters, and enthusiasts. MX Linux is for you!