Finding a derivative Linux distribution, outside of the big ones, which really contributes something important is, as Mr. Chesterton would say, something more patience than the trade of fishing. But, sometimes the miracle (or the Miracle) occurs and one regains faith in free software developers.
MilagrOS 3.1 – MX-NG-2022.11 is an unofficial reformulation of MX Linux, a Debian-derived distribution, which seeks to further improve the stability and performance characteristics of the big D, while also incorporating tools to make it even easier to use.
What can we expect from MilagrOS 3.1 – MX-NG-2022.11
In the same way that a skilled craftsman can give personality to an Ikea piece of furniture, and a pastry chef can turn an industrial sponge cake into a delicacy, the Tic Toc project manages to make this distribution go beyond the typical change of wallpaper.
MilagrOS is much more than a fork of Debian 11 and MX Linux. The careful selection of applications make this reformulation an independent distribution in its own right.
system requirements
MilagrOS 3.1 is only available for 64-bit architecture. However, any relatively modern computer should be able to run it. The minimum requirements are 11 GB of disk space, a dual-core processor, and 2 GB of RAM. A 4 GB flash drive will suffice to create the installation media.
Desktop and repositories
At the base of the operating system is the Kernel Linux 5.19 while the available software catalog corresponds to Debian 11 and the native MX Linux repositories updated on 15/11/22. To facilitate the installation and removal of software, the GNOME Software Center was included (Well, it must have some defect) with support for Flatpak packages
The desktop is XFCE, but with some modifications. It integrates with Twister UI to give a more familiar look to those coming from proprietary operating systems like Windows 10 or macOS. In addition, on the right side we find a panel with essential application launchers, the shutdown and restart button and the access menu to the rest of the applications.
At the bottom we find an active window display widgets, a clock, a notification plugin, and volume control.
Other modifications
MiracleOS 3.1 – MX-NG-2022.11. includes some more tools, both self-developed and taken from other distributions. For example:
- LPKG: It is the low-level package manager of the Distro Loc-OS.
- ia32-libs: For the execution of packages developed for 32 bits.
- LPI-SOA version 0.2: An optimization assistant exclusive to this distribution.
- Compiz Fusion: Visual effects for the desktop.
- Theme and icon packs from Elementary OS.
- OBS Studio: Tool for video streaming.
- GNOME Recorder: Audio recorder.
- Clonezilla: Text tool for disk cloning.
- S-TUI: Hardware monitoring and testing tool.
My opinion
The XFCE desktop with built-in customization options from other distributions is unrecognizable. MilagrOS has nothing to envy in the visual aspect to proprietary operating systems.
If you are tired of the usual distros with their pre-built solutions, you should give it a try. The same if you are looking for a distribution to install for that familiar Windows user who knows nothing about computers.
Also, since it is a project of Venezuelan origin, you will have no problem finding help available in our language.
Trying it is a good plan for this weekend. I did the test in a virtual machine with the minimum requirements requested and the use was really smooth.
You can find the distribution in the following download links.
- Archive.org website
- mega website
- Telegram (Compressed in rar format with the password projectotictac
If you want to know more information about this distribution and other projects related to free software from those responsible, you can Visit his web page.
Going back to the topic I started this morning, it is evident that when there is the will to do things well and reasonable projects are undertaken for the resources available, the superiority of Linux and the principles of free software are invincible.
Regards, Diego. Thanks for the informative post about our humble Respin MX educational project called MilagrOS. I hope that many of you will find it useful not only for normal (daily) use, but mainly to learn how to make your own Respins with MX and antiX. In addition, to learn to program with Shell Scripting through its own software tool called LPI-SOA.