Installing MX Linux on a Raspberry Pi

Overview

• A video comparing Linux Mint with MX Linux led to interest in installing MX Linux on a Raspberry Pi.
• The video aims to guide the installation process for MX Linux on a Raspberry Pi.

Compatibility

• MX Linux works on Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5, including Raspberry Pi 400 and 500 models.
• For this demonstration, a Raspberry Pi 4 with 4 GB of RAM is used.

Why Choose MX Linux?

• Ideal for users who have gained experience with Raspberry Pi OS and want to explore other distributions.
• Offers a consistent environment if you're already using MX Linux on another machine.
• Allows for experimentation and learning.

Installation Steps

1. Download MX Linux:

   • Visit the MX Linux website and download the Raspberry Pi respin with the xfce desktop.
   • The download is a zip file; unzip it to access the image file.

2. Write the Image to an SD Card:

   • Use the Raspberry Pi Imager to select the unzipped image as a custom ROM.
   • Choose the SD card as the media to write the image.
   • Complete the writing process and insert the SD card into the Raspberry Pi.

3. First Boot:

   • Boot the Raspberry Pi. If it shuts down unexpectedly, unplug the power and plug it back in.
   • After a few reboots, MX Linux should be fully operational.

Features and Use

• Built-in Wi-Fi drivers enable easy network connectivity.
• The system allows installation of software like Thonny, a Python IDE, providing opportunities for development.
• It’s capable of running AI models, such as a 1 billion-parameter model with the 4 GB version.

Considerations

• MX Linux may lack some integrated services available on Raspberry Pi OS, such as Raspberry Pi Connect.
• It remains a viable option if these services are not needed.

Conclusion

• MX Linux on Raspberry Pi offers an alternative Linux experience on the hardware.
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Note: For a seamless experience and to avoid losing previous setups, it's recommended to keep the original Raspberry Pi OS on a separate SD card.