MeX Linux Changelog

What's new in MeX Linux 180426

Apr 30, 2018
  • Based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

New in MeX Linux 161030 (Nov 2, 2016)

  • MeX Build 161030 is based only on Debian 8.6 and Ubuntu 16.04.1. I have replaced the original kernel with “my” special kernel 4.8.0-25-exton. All packages in MeX Linux have been upgraded to the latest version by 161030. This version of MeX uses Cinnamon 3.0.7.
  • The MeX ISO is now a ISO-hybrid, which means that it can very easily be transferred (copied) to a USB pen drive.
  • Another big improvement is that MeX now can run from RAM. Use Boot alternative 5 (load to RAM). When the system has booted up you can eject the disc (DVD)/USB stick. You’ll need at least 2 GB RAM to run MeX that way. The ISO file is of only 1000 MB so MeX will run superfast from RAM!
  • The best thing with this new MeX build – Create your own installable Ubuntu Live DVD with Refracta tools (pre-installed)!

New in MeX Linux 160630 (Jun 30, 2016)

  • Mex Linux is no longer based on Linux Mint. MeX build 160630 is based only on Debian 8.5 and Ubuntu 16.04. I have replaced the original kernel with “my” special kernel 4.3.0-4-exton. All packages in MeX Linux have been upgraded to the latest version by 160630. This version of MeX uses Cinnamon 3.0.5.

New in MeX Linux 151217 (Dec 18, 2015)

  • Mex Linux is no longer based on Linux Mint. MeX build 151217 is based only on Debian 8.1 and Ubuntu 15.10. I have replaced the original kernel with “my” special kernel 4.3.0-4-exton. All packages in MeX Linux have been upgraded to the latest version by 151217.
  • The MeX ISO is now a ISO-hybrid, which means that it can very easily be transferred (copied) to a USB pen drive.
  • Another big improvement is that MeX now can run from RAM. Use Boot alternative 2 (Copy to RAM). When the system has booted up you can eject the disc (DVD)/USB stick. You’ll need at least 2 GB RAM to run MeX that way. The ISO file is of only 748 MB so MeX will run superfast from RAM!

New in MeX Linux 150714 (Jul 14, 2015)

  • All packages in MeX Linux have been upgraded to the latest version by 150714.
  • Cairo-Dock has been replaced by Docky.
  • The most important change is that I have replaced the install program Ubiquity with MeX Installer.
  • Linux Mint 17.2 is based on Debian and Ubuntu 14.04 "Trusty Tahr". MeX build 150714 is based on Debian Jessie, Ubuntu 15.04 "Vivid Vervet" and Linux Mint 17.2.
  • I have replaced kernel 3.19.0-5-exton with Ubuntu's latest kernel 3.19.0-22-generic.

New in MeX Linux 150214 (Feb 14, 2015)

  • All packages in MeX Linux have been upgraded to the latest version by 150214.
  • Cairo-Dock has been replaced by Docky.
  • The most important change is that I have replaced the install program Ubiquity with MeX Installer.
  • ALSO: Linux Mint 17.1 is based on Debian and Ubuntu 14.04. MeX build 150214 is based on Debian Jessie, Ubuntu 14.10 and Linux Mint 17.1.
  • I have replaced kernel 3.16.0-28-generic with "my" special kernel 3.19.0-5-exton.

New in MeX Linux 141229 (Dec 30, 2014)

  • All packages in MeX Linux have been upgraded to the latest version by 141229. Cairo-Dock has been added.
  • The most important change is that I have replaced the install program Ubiquity with MeX Installer.
  • MeX Linux is once again based on Linux Mint. (I.e. Linux Mint 17.1 - codenamed "Rebecca", released 20141129 and on Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS - codenamed "Trusty Tahr", released 20140725).
  • Another big improvement is that MeX now can run from RAM. Use Boot alternative 3 (Copy to RAM). When the system has booted up you can enjoy a really fast system! You'll need at least 2 GB RAM to run MeX that way. I.e. superfast!

New in MeX Linux 140917 (Sep 17, 2014)

  • Build 140917 replaces build 140604 of MeX.
  • All packages in MeX Linux build 140917 have been upgraded to the latest version by 140917.
  • Cairo-Dock has been added.
  • The most important change is that I have replaced the install program Ubiquity with MeX Installer. The installation to hard drive is now so simple that a 10 year old child can do it. Watch a SLIDESHOW of the hard drive installation process: http://mex.exton.net/mex-installer-slideshow.html
  • MeX is once again based on Mint Linux. (I.e. Linux Mint 17 - codenamed "Qiana", released 20140531 and on Ubuntu 14.04.1 - codenamed "Trusty Tahr", released 20140725).
  • The MeX ISO is now a ISO-hybrid, which means that it can very easily be transferred (copied) to a USB pen drive. You can then even run MeX from the USB stick and save all your system changes on the stick. I.e. you will enjoy persistence! I've found two scripts which make the installation to USB very simple. The scripts are quite ingenious. Read my INSTRUCTION how to use the scripts: http://mex.exton.net/mex-usb-persistent/
  • Another big improvement is that MeX now can run from RAM. Use Boot alternative 3 (Copy to RAM). When the system has booted up you can enjoy a really fast system! You'll need at least 2 GB RAM to run MeX that way. I.e. super fast!
  • MeX uses kernel 3.16.0-15-exton. (Kernel.org's latest stable kernel 3.16.2).
  • MeX uses Cinnamon 2.2, developed by the Linux Mint team. The system language is ENGLISH.

New in MeX Linux 140604 (Jun 4, 2014)

  • It is now based on Linux Mint. (I.e. Linux Mint 17 – codenamed “Qiana“, released 20140531 and on Ubuntu 14.04 – codenamed “Trusty Tahr“, released 20140417).
  • All packages have been upgraded to the latest version by 140604.

New in MeX Linux 140301 (Mar 3, 2014)

  • All packages in MeX Linux have been upgraded to the latest version by 140301.
  • Cairo-Dock has been added.
  • The most important change is that I have replaced the install program Ubiquity with MeX Installer.
  • The installation to hard drive is now so simple that a 10 year old child can do it.

New in MeX Linux 140123 (Jan 24, 2014)

  • Based on Linux Mint.
  • The MeX ISO is now a ISO-hybrid, which means that it can very easily be transferred (copied) to a USB pen drive. You can then even run MeX from the USB stick and save all your system changes on the stick. I.e. you will enjoy persistence!
  • Another big improvement is that MeX now can run from RAM. Use Boot alternative 3 (Copy to RAM). When the system has booted up you can enjoy a really fast system! You’ll need at least 2 GB RAM to run MeX that way. When running from a DVD you can eject the DVD.

New in MeX Linux 13.10 Build 131127 (Nov 27, 2013)

  • I have upgraded all installed packages to latest version and changed kernel to 3.12.0-3-exton. (Kernel.org’s latest kernel 3.12.1).

New in MeX Linux 13.10 Build 131019 (Oct 21, 2013)

  • Based on Ubuntu 13.10 with KDE 4.11.2, GNOME 3.8.4, Razor-qt and kernel 3.11.0-7-exton.

New in MeX Linux 13.10 Build 130921 (Sep 23, 2013)

  • Based on Ubuntu 13.10 "Saucy Salamander"
  • KDE 4.11.1
  • GNOME 3.8.4
  • GNOME Fallback ("Classic") 3.8.4
  • Razor-qt 0.5.2

New in MeX Linux 13.04 (May 7, 2013)

  • The system is a remaster of Ubuntu 13.04 - codenamed "Raring Ringtail", released on April 25, 2013. The original system includes the Desktop Environment Unity 7.0 (Ubuntu). I have added KDE 4.10.2, Gnome 3.8 and Gnome Fallback (Classic) 3.8, as alternatives, so that everyone on the spot (during live operation) can compare the different four Desktop Environments.