CachyOS vs. MX Linux: Are you seeking speed or stability in your distro?

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ZDNET's key takeaways

  • CachyOS and MX Linux are two distinctly different OSes.
  • Both have options for KDE Plasma, and each has a different base.
  • Both of these operating systems can be installed and used for free.

CachyOS and MX Linux are very popular at the moment. Even though they are both enjoying a surge in popularity, it's important to know that they are different Linux distributions, even when you're using the same desktop environment (which is exactly what I did).

The big question then becomes: Which one of these is the best option for you?

CachyOS

CachyOS is an Arch-based distribution.

That alone should tell you something about this open-source OS. But, don't be scared away by its Arch-ness. Unlike Arch Linux, CachyOS does include two GUI app stores. Although one of the app stores might not be as modern...

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