Never used MX Linux before. Some questions

hifi100 · 07-11-2019, 11:08 AM

Hi,

This is the first time I will be using MX Linux.

I need to know some facts.

Q1) MX Linux is based on Debian right ? Since Debian 10 (stable) is out now

I want to use MX Linux which is based on Debian 10. Is there a release yet based on Debian 10?

Q2) This is my usb WiFi

Code:

Bus 001 Device 002: ID 148f:7601 Ralink Technology, Corp. MT7601U Wireless Adapter

This usb wifi is supported under Ubuntu 18.04 out of the box. Will MX Linux support it ?

Q3) Does MX Linux include the non free repos by default ?

fatmac · 07-11-2019, 01:29 PM

MX won't be using Buster just yet, the devs have got to start working on it, probably out in Autumn.

Most non free wifi will work, I don't know yours, but quite likely will work OTB.

You will be able to test it running 'live'.

hifi100 · 07-11-2019, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatmac

MX won't be using Buster just yet, the devs have got to start working on it, probably out in Autumn.

Most non free wifi will work, I don't know yours, but quite likely will work OTB.

You will be able to test it running 'live'.

Thanks. Is there a way to get notified by email when they release the Buster based MX ?

michaelk · 07-11-2019, 01:49 PM

Please read the MX Blog.

https://mxlinux.org/blog/debian-stable-is-now-buster/

hifi100 · 07-11-2019, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelk

Please read the MX Blog.

https://mxlinux.org/blog/debian-stable-is-now-buster/

Okay I will wait for MX19 then. Thanks.

hemlocktree · 07-11-2019, 03:55 PM

i also read that they are waiting for the newest version of their desktop to come out too and work on that so that is included xfce is it?

fatmac · 07-12-2019, 05:43 AM

Yes. XFCE, due for an update soon.

LU344928 · 07-16-2019, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hifi100

Okay I will wait for MX19 then. Thanks.

In the meantime you can always run the current release from a live usb to get the feel of it. And if you feel so inclined you can even enable persistence.