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System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Recommended

2. Downloading MX Linux

Visit the official website:

MX Linux Official Website

Choose an Edition

XFCE Edition

Best overall choice:

• Lightweight
• Stable
• Beginner-friendly

KDE Edition

• More modern appearance
• Heavier resource usage
• Better customization

Fluxbox Edition

• Extremely lightweight
• Advanced users

For most users, choose:

• MX Linux XFCE 64-bit

3. Creating a Bootable USB

Windows Tools

Recommended:

• Rufus
• balenaEtcher

Linux Tools

You can use:

• dd
• GNOME Disks
• Etcher

Creating USB with Rufus

1. Insert USB drive
2. Open Rufus
3. Select:
   • Device: your USB
   • Boot Selection: MX Linux ISO
4. Partition Scheme:
   • GPT → UEFI systems
   • MBR → Legacy BIOS
5. Click Start

4. Booting Into MX Linux Installer

Enter BIOS/UEFI

Common keys:

• F2
• F10
• F12
• DEL
• ESC

Change Boot Order

Set USB as first boot device.

Save and reboot.

5. Live Environment Overview

MX Linux boots into a live desktop environment.

You can:

• Test hardware
• Test Wi-Fi
• Browse internet
• Verify graphics/audio
• Install from desktop shortcut

This is useful before committing to installation.

6. Installing MX Linux

Double-click:

Install MX Linux

Step 1 — Language and Keyboard

Select:

• Language
• Region
• Keyboard layout

Step 2 — Disk Partitioning

Option A — Automatic Install

Best for beginners.

Installer:

• Creates partitions automatically
• Formats disk
• Installs bootloader

Option B — Manual Partitioning

Recommended layout:

UEFI Partition

If using UEFI:

Mount point:
/boot/efi

7. User Setup

Create:

• Username
• Computer hostname
• Password

Root Password

MX Linux still supports a separate root password.

You may:

• Use same password
• Create separate secure root password

8. Bootloader Installation

MX Linux uses:

GRUB Bootloader

Usually automatic.

If dual booting:

• Ensure GRUB installs to main drive
• Example:
  • /dev/sda
  • /dev/nvme0n1

9. First Boot

Remove USB after installation.

Reboot.

You should now see:

• GRUB menu
• MX Linux desktop

10. First System Update

Open terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt full-upgrade -y

Or use:

• MX Updater GUI

11. Understanding MX Tools

One of MX Linux’s strongest features is:

MX Tools

Open:

• Menu → MX Tools

Includes:

• Package Installer
• Snapshot utility
• Boot repair
• Driver installer
• Network tools
• USB tools

12. Installing Software

APT Package Manager

Example:

sudo apt install vlc git curl htop

GUI package manager:

• Easier than terminal
• Includes popular apps
• Supports Flatpak

Installing Flatpak Support

sudo apt install flatpak

Add Flathub:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub \
https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Official site:

Flathub

13. Installing NVIDIA Drivers

Open:

MX Tools → NVIDIA Driver Installer

Or terminal:

sudo apt install nvidia-driver

Reboot afterward.

14. Configuring Wi-Fi

Most adapters work automatically.

If not:

Identify Adapter

lspci

or

lsusb

sudo apt install firmware-linux firmware-linux-nonfree

15. Audio Configuration

MX Linux uses:

• PulseAudio or PipeWire (depending on version)

Install audio tools:

sudo apt install pavucontrol

Run:

Install UFW:

sudo apt install ufw

Enable firewall:

sudo ufw enable

Check status:

sudo ufw status

17. SSH Server Setup

Install OpenSSH:

sudo apt install openssh-server

Enable service:

sudo systemctl enable ssh
sudo systemctl start ssh

Check IP:

ip a

Connect remotely:

ssh username@ip-address

18. Installing Development Tools

Basic Development Packages

sudo apt install build-essential git curl wget

sudo apt install python3 python3-pip python3-venv

Create virtual environment:

python3 -m venv env
source env/bin/activate

Node.js

Recommended via NodeSource or NVM.

Official website:

Node.js

19. Snapshots and Backup

MX Linux includes an excellent snapshot tool.

Open:

• MX Tools → MX Snapshot

This creates:

• Bootable ISO backups
• Full system recovery images

Very useful before upgrades.

20. Dual Boot With Windows

Important Tips

Disable Fast Startup in Windows

Windows Fast Startup can corrupt Linux partitions.

Use UEFI for Both OSes

Do not mix:

• Legacy BIOS
• UEFI

Install Windows First

Then install MX Linux.

GRUB should detect Windows automatically.

21. Performance Optimization

Reduce Startup Services

View services:

systemctl list-unit-files --type=service

Disable unused services:

sudo systemctl disable service-name

Enable TRIM:

sudo systemctl enable fstrim.timer

Swappiness Tuning

Check current value:

cat /proc/sys/vm/swappiness

Set lower value:

sudo sysctl vm.swappiness=10

Persistent setting:

Edit:

/etc/sysctl.conf

Add:

vm.swappiness=10

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