> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # MX Linux 23 is Now Available Based on Debian 12, Featuring a New Logo - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/mx-linux-23-release/ - Published: 2023-08-01T03:58:43.000Z - Updated: 2023-08-01T03:58:43.000Z - Description: MX Linux 23 is the next major upgrade with essential upgrades and refinements. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 MX Linux is a [Debian-based distro](https://itsfoss.com/debian-based-distros/) that focuses on providing an elegant and efficient desktop experience. Not to forget, MX Linux is also a [systemd-free distro](https://itsfoss.com/systemd-free-distros/). The last major release was MX Linux 21, which was a [long time ago](https://itsfoss.com/mx-linux-21-release/). Luckily, a new release has been introduced that promises quite a few improvements. Let's look at all the refinements with MX Linux 23, codenamed **Libretto.** ## 🆕 MX Linux 23: What's New? ![a screenshot of mx linux 23 with fluxbox](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/MX_Linux_23.jpg) MX Linux 23 with Fluxbox Based on the latest **[Debian 12 'Bookworm'](https://itsfoss.com/debian-12-features/)**, MX Linux 23 features the long-term supported [**Linux Kernel 6.1 LTS**](https://itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-1-release/)as its foundation. And [Linux Kernel 6.4](https://itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-4/) for its AHS edition meant for newer hardware. It also features many improvements; some of the highlights include the following: - **Improved Installer** - **Desktop Environment Upgrades** - **Updated Software Suite** ### Improved Installer ![a screenshot of the updated installer on mx linux 23](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/MX_Linux_23_2.jpg) The installer now has support for 'swapfiles', as well as swap partitions, the 'regular' installation mode automatically defaults to swapfiles. Then there are the various GUI tweaks, a debconf value for making legacy grub-pc updates simpler, fixes for the grub bootloader install, and more. **Suggested Read** 📖 [13 Debian Based Linux Distros With Unique TouchDebian is the mother of so many Linux distributions. It is not easy to select the best among them. Here, I share some of the interesting Debian-based distros.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSSagar Sharma![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/07/best-distros-based-on-debian.png)](https://itsfoss.com/debian-based-distros/) ### Desktop Environment Upgrades ![a screenshot of the neofetch output on mx linux 23](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/MX_Linux_23_3.jpg) The Neofetch output on MX Linux 23 MX Linux features three different flavors that feature **XFCE**, **KDE Plasma,** and **Fluxbox**. These were also updated with this release; let me take you through them: MX Linux 23 comes equipped with [**XFCE 4.18**](https://itsfoss.com/xfce-4-18-release/) that features file manager improvements, desktop/panel changes, new wallpapers and more. Whereas, in the case of KDE Plasma, MX Linux 23 comes equipped with [**Plasma 5.27**](https://itsfoss.com/kde-plasma-5-27-release/),featuring a new welcome app, improved Discover, Flatpak permissions, better multi-monitor support, and more. And the next variant includes **[Fluxbox 1.3.7](https://sourceforge.net/projects/fluxbox/files/fluxbox/1.3.7/?ref=itsfoss.com)** with many new configuration options and a special 'appfinder' config for rofi that replaces 'xfce4-appfinder'. ### Updated Software Suite MX Linux 23 features an updated software suite that consists of the following: [Nala](https://itsfoss.com/nala/) is the backend for MX-Updater, [PipeWire](https://pipewire.org/?ref=itsfoss.com)/WirePlumber for handling the audio and video across the system. A new application, ****“User Installed Packages”** is available on both MX-21 and MX-23\. The app will make a file containing a list of packages installed by the user on one system. When migrating, you can use this file to install the packages on another system. Other than that, the **UFW firewall** is now enabled by default, the **orca screen reader** is included with every edition, and various MX apps were updated with bug fixes and enhancements. **Suggested Read** 📖 [Apt++? Nala is Like Apt in Ubuntu but BetterNala is a Python-based frontend for apt package management. Inspired by the DNF package manager, Nala seems like a promising tool for Ubuntu and Debian users.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSSagar Sharma![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/11/nala-apt-frontend.png)](https://itsfoss.com/nala/) ### 🛠️ Other Changes and Improvements The above-mentioned are not the only changes to MX Linux 23; here is something to note: - The live boot menus now feature a 'check media' function. Also, if you are curious about the new logo, here's what they shared about it: > Forum user and team member Freja has created a great logo that combines takes inspiration from some traditional MEPIS elements and transformed our old logo into a fresh new original logo for the MX project. You can review the [official release notes](https://itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-4/) for a more in-depth look into this release. **Suggested Read** 📖 [Not a Systemd Fan? Here are 14 Systemd-Free Linux Distributionssystemd is a popular init system adopted by most of the major Linux distributions backed by dozens of developers and companies. In case you’re curious, the init system is the first process after the Linux Kernel comes into action in the boot process to initialize various device management, logg…![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/03/systemd-free-distros.png)](https://itsfoss.com/systemd-free-distros/) ## 📥 Get MX Linux 23 You can get the ISO of your choice from the [official website](https://mxlinux.org/download-links/?ref=itsfoss.com) or by clicking on the button below. [MX Linux 23](https://mxlinux.org/download-links/?ref=itsfoss.com) *💬 What do you think about the upgrades with MX Linux 23? Have you tried it yet?*