EXTON Linux Systems

02/06/2026

exGENT (Gentoo) 64bit Live System with LXQt 2.4.0, Calamares Installer, Refracta Snapshot and kernel 7.0.10-gentoo-dist – Build 260602 – can be installed to hard drive in 5 min!

NEWS 260602 about exGENT (Gentoo) 64 bit with OpenRC 0.63.1

REPLACEMENT
This version (260602) replaces version 250126 with OpenRC 0.56.
NOTE 1: In exGENT Build 260602 with OpenRC 0.63.1 and LXQt 2.4.0 I have managed to incorporate Refracta Snapshot, which means that you can use it to create your own Gentoo/exGENT System. I mean change everything to your liking and then create a new ISO!
NOTE 2: exGENT Build 260602 can run on really old computers. As an example I could run it on my 19 years old laptop Acer Aspire 5102 WLMi. That is remarkable considering that the ISO file is of 5230 MB. More about that below (generated by AI).

PERFORMANCES Without Boundaries: exGENT Revives 20-Year-Old Hardware!
One of the most remarkable achievements of the new exGENT Build 260602 is its unparalleled resource efficiency and backward compatibility. While modern operating systems continuously drop support for aging hardware, exGENT proves that cutting-edge Linux software does not require expensive, brand-new components.

INSTALL to hard drive
Now you can install exGENT to hard drive in two ways. You can still use the install scrips in /root/install. That is the best way to install exGENT on non UEFI computers for example VirtualBox and VMware. The second way is to use Calamares Installer. You can watch a screenshot showing how it looks when the install scripts are used in VirtualBox: https://exgent.exton.net/build-240201/exgent-openrc-root-vbox-installscripts-240201.jpg

USED KERNELS
Kernel 7.0.8-amd64-exton is used when you run exGENT live. After a hard drive installation kernel 7.0.10-gentoo-dist will be used. If you want to use Refracta Snapshot you must keep “my” kernel 7.0.8-amd64-exton and /vmlinuz and /initrd.img, which are links to my kernel in /boot.

INSTALLED packages in Build 260602
Study all pre-installed packages in Build 260602: https://exgent.exton.se/build-260602/exgent-lxqt-installed-packages-260602.txt

MOST IMPORTANT CHANGE IN BUILD 260602
Refracta Snapshot is installed. Use it if you want to build you own Gentoo System. Since Refracta Snapshot is made especially for Debian it does not work “out of the box” in exGENT. You will have to “manually” run two commands in the end of the remaster process. Read more about that at https://exgent.exton.se

UPGRADE exGENT
As you can see it is more than a year since the previous version of exGENT was released. That’s because everything with Gentoo is extremely time consuming. Installing Gentoo the “Gentoo way” can take several days to perform.

PERFORMANCE
exGENT is a really fast Linux system even though it is a BIG system. (The ISO file is of 5230 MB). You can run it the normal way live or from RAM. Then use boot alternative 2 (Load to RAM). When running from RAM the System is super fast I would say. You will need at least 16 GB RAM for that.

WHO is exGENT/Gentoo for?
Experienced Linux users or those who really want to learn Linux. (Perhaps also for people who are bored with mainstream distributions like Ubuntu).

SCREENSHOTS
1. exGENT Build 260602 – gentoo’s Desktop – running Pavucontrol: https://exgent.exton.se/build-260602/exgent-pavucontrol-260602.jpg
2. exGENT Build 260602 – root’s Desktop: https://exgent.exton.se/build-260602/exgent-root-desktop-emerge-260602.jpg
3. Running Calamares in VirtualBox: https://exgent.exton.se/build-260602/exgent-openrc-calamares-running-260602.jpg
4. Using the install scripts in VirtualBox: https://exgent.exton.se/build-260602/exgent-openrc-manual-install-vbox-260602.jpg
5. Running two commands when Refracta Snapshot has failed: https://exgent.exton.se/build-260602/exgent-refractasnapshot-after-error-260602.jpg
6. The live boot screen: https://exgent.exton.se/build-260602/exgent-bootscreen-live-260602.jpg

READ MORE: https://exgent.exton.se/

16/05/2026

DebEX KDE Plasma with kernel 7.0.8-amd64-exton, Calamares Installer and Refracta Snapshot :: Build 260516

NEWS 260516 ABOUT DebEX KDE Plasma – a Refracta Build
I have made a new extra version of DebEX KDE Plasma Live System – efi. It’s a pure Debian Sid/Forky (upcoming Debian 14) System. There are no Ubuntu or Kubuntu elements involved in DebEX. DebEX KDE Plasma Sid uses the KDE Plasma Desktop 6.5.4 – latest version, released 251209 – as Desktop environment. Kernel 7.0.8-amd64-exton is used. All included packages have been updated to the latest version as of 260516: https://debex.exton.se/forky-260516/debex-forky-plasma-installed-packages-260516.txt

VirtualBox Guest Additions and VMware Tools are pre-installed, which mean that you can run DebEX KDE in full screen – see the screenshots below.

SCREENSHOTS
1. The Desktop for the ordinary user user: https://debex.exton.se/forky-260516/debex-kde-desktop-260516.jpg
2. Running in full screen in VirtualBox: https://debex.exton.se/forky-260120/debex-kde-forky-calamares-vbox-260120.jpg
3. Calamares Installer is ready: https://debex.exton.se/forky-260516/debex-kde-calamares-ready-260516.jpg

ABOUT Debian “Forky” (upcoming Debian 14)
Forky is currently in a state of “testing”. You should therefore be a bit careful when using DebEX KDE Build 260516. Nevertheless apps won’t “crash” or anything like that (according to my experience). Debian 14 Forky STABLE will be released mid-to-late 2027.

READ MORE: https://debex.exton.se/

01/05/2026

ExTiX Deepin 26.5 Live based on Deepin 25.1 STABLE (latest) with Refracta Snapshot and kernel 7.0.2-amd64-exton :: Build 260501

NEWS 260501 ABOUT ExTiX with Deepin 25.1 STABLE (released 260410)
I’ve released a new version of ExTiX Deepin today (260501). The previous ExTiX Deepin version with Deepin 25 STABLE is from 260123. This ExTiX Build is based on Deepin 25.1 STABLE (latest version) released by Deepin Technology on April 10, 2026. ExTiX 26.5 uses kernel 7.0.2-amd64-exton. ExTiX 26.5 works in the same way as all other ExTiX versions. I.e. you can install it to hard drive while running the system live. Use Refracta Installer for that. Deepin Installer doesn’t work in ExTiX. You can also create your own live installable Deepin 25.1 system with Refracta Snapshot. (Using ExTiX 26.5 as a “base system/template”). So easy that a ten year old child can do it!

Study all installed packages in ExTiX Deepin 26.5: https://www.extix.se/build-26.5/extix-deepin-installed-packages-260501.txt

PERFORMANCE
Even though the system is BIG it runs quite fast. Especially if you run ExTiX from RAM. (You'll need about 16GB RAM for that).

USED KERNEL
7.0.2-amd64-exton

UNIQUE?
Previous versions of ExTiX Deepin (for example ExTiX Deepin 23 STABLE) were unique since the original Deepin System wasn’t a LIVE System. As regards Deepin 25.1 STABLE you can also test run the System Live before installing to hard drive. You can, however, not make your own Deepin 25.1 System from the original using Refracta Snapshot. That’s because it is impossible to install Refracta Snapshot (and Refracta Installer) according to my experience. Even if you manage to install those apps you can’t use them properly, since the original Deepin 25.1 System is Read-Only. I.e System directories are mounted as read-only (and you can’t change that). This means (among other things) that you can’t create the necessary links /initrd.img and /vmlinuz. Read this article about it: https://linuxiac.com/deepin-linux-25-preview/

SCREENSHOTS
1. ExTiX 26.5 running in VirtualBox: https://www.extix.se/build-26.5/extix-26.5-deepin-refractainstaller-ready-260501.jpg
2. About Deepin and the System: https://www.extix.se/build-26.5/extix-26.5-desktop-260501-2.jpg
3. Showing the Desktop for user: https://www.extix.se/build-26.5/extix-26.5-running-in-vmware-260501.jpg
4. About Deepin 25.1: https://www.extix.se/build-26.5/extix-deepin-desktop-260501-1.jpg

NOTE: All wallpapers are (of course) AI-generated (by me).

READ MORE: https://www.extix.se

25/04/2026

The site "AndEX | Exton Android Systems for PC's" has moved from exton.net to exton.se.

READ ABOUT my Android-x86 Systems – 11, 10 and Pie at andex.exton.net – latest is AndEX 11 (with GAPPS)
AND
about my Android 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, Marshmallow and Lollipop versions for Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4 and Pi 3/2 at raspex.exton.se – latest is RaspAnd 16 (with GAPPS), RaspAnd 15 (also with GAPPS), RaspAnd 14 (also with GAPPS), 13 and 12 (without GAPPS), RaspAnd 11 (with GAPPS) and RaspAnd Oreo 8.1 (also with GAPPS)

Read more: https://andex.exton.se
Read more: https://raspex.exton.se

20/04/2026

LFA (Linux For All) 64bit Live System – Build 260420 – with Budgie DE 10.10, kernel 7.0.0-amd64-lfa and Refracta Snapshot :: Create your own LFA/Ubuntu installable 26.04 LTS system!

Linux For All (LFA) Build 260420 with the Budgie 10.10 Desktop Environment is a simple remaster of upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon". It’s a total rebuild. I.e. nothing is left of the old LFA system. NOTE: Ubuntu 26.04 will be supported until April 2031.

NEWS ABOUT LFA Build 260420
1. All packages the ordinary Linux user can wish for are pre-installed. Study the full packages list…
2. Kernel 7.0.0-amd64-lfa is used. You can of course switch to Ubuntu’s original kernel if you prefer that.
3. The Desktop environment is Budgie 10.10. ("Budgie is a desktop environment, formerly a project within Solus, becoming independent under the newly formed Buddies of Budgie organization in January 2022. It uses GTK for widgets, and is written in C and Vala. As of Budgie 10,10, the only available session is on Wayland").
4. The main Web Browser is Firefox. So you can watch Netflix!
5. I have included Refracta tools (Refracta Snapshot) to make it possible for you to create your own installable LFA/Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Live System once you have installed LFA to hard drive.
6. You can run LFA super fast in RAM. Use boot alternative 2 Load to RAM.
7. I have removed snapd altogether. With snapd the ISO file will be way too big.

What’s new in kernel 7.0? - https://www.networkworld.com/article/4158187/linux-7-0-debuts-with-some-big-changes-for-networking.html

SCREENSHOTS
Screenshot 1 – The Desktop for user: https://lfa.exton.se/build-260420/lfa-user-desktop-260420.jpg
Screenshot 2 – The Desktop for root: https://lfa.exton.se/build-260420/lfa-root-desktop-260420.jpg
Screenshot 3 – Running Pavucontrol: https://lfa.exton.se/build-260420/lfa-pavucontrol-260420.jpg
Screenshot 4 – Running Calamares Installer in Qemu: https://lfa.exton.se/build-260420/lfa-calamares-qemu-260420.jpg
Screenshot 5 – How to auto login to Budgie as root: https://lfa.exton.se/build-260420/lfa-autologin-as-root-260420.jpg

Watch a YouTube Video about LFA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl_LWHbm_8w

READ MORE: https://lfa.exton.se/

10/04/2026

Exton Linux – "A Unique Collection of Advanced Linux Distributions"

READ MORE about it at https://linuxlap.com/linux-distributions-distros-news/exton-linux/

(The article is NOT written by me).

Exton Linux is not just one distribution — it’s a family of cutting-edge Linux-based systems developed by Arne Exton, a passionate Swedish developer with a

07/04/2026

ExTiX 26.4 with GNOME 50 Desktop together with Waydroid (“Waydroid lets you launch a complete Android system on Linux with Google Play”) :: Build 260410/260407

NOTE 260410 ABOUT a kernel change
I’ve replaced version 260407 with version 260410, which only have ONE kernel installed. I managed to add the kernel module binder_linux to “my” kernel 7.0.0-rc6-amd64-exton. That kernel module is necessary for Waydroid to run. I have also corrected some faults in the Calamares Installer. Normally you should now see this when the hard drive installation is ready – screenshot: https://www.extix.se/build-26.4/extix-26.4-calamares-ready-260410.jpg

ABOUT ExTiX 26.4 – Build 260409/260407
I have made a new version of ExTiX – "The Ultimate Linux System". I call it ExTiX 26.4 GNOME Waydroid Live System. I have made it possible for you to configure Waydroid in ExTiX. ("Waydroid lets you launch a complete Android system on Linux with Google Play Services so you can install your favorite apps"). So now you can run Android apps in ExTiX. GAPPS (Google Play Services and Google Play) are however NOT pre-installed in ExTiX 26.4. That’s because you’ll have to install/initialize GAPPS using your own Gmail account. I.e. to be able to run Google Play. The second best thing with ExTiX 26.4 is that while running the system live (from DVD/USB) or from hard drive you can use Refracta Snapshot (pre-installed) to create your own live installable Ubuntu/Waydroid system. So easy that a ten year child can do it!

ExTiX 26.4 GNOME 50 System 64 bit is based on Debian and upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon. I have installed GNOME 50 Tokyo as DE.
NOTE about Ubuntu 26.04 LTS: It will be released in a stable version 260423 and supported until April, 2031.

The system language is ENGLISH.

Used KERNELS
Ubuntu’s latest original kernel 7.0.0-10-generic with the binder kernel module (needed by Waydroid) and my own compiled kernel 7.0.0-rc6-amd64-exton. While running ExTiX live “my” kernel will be used. To be able to run Waydroid you’ll have to use (boot with) kernel 7.0.0-10-generic. In version 260409 only "my" kernel is used.

SCREENSHOTS
1. ExTiX GNOME user Desktop running 260407: https://www.extix.se/build-26.4/extix-26.4-user-desktop-260407.jpg
2. The GNOME Desktop for root: https://www.extix.se/build-26.4/extix-26.4-running-calamares-260407.jpg
3. ExTiX 26.4 running in Qemu (the best way to run any Linux System virtually): https://www.extix.se/build-26.4/extix-26.4-qemu-260407.jpg
4. Using Alacarte: https://www.extix.se/build-26.4/extix-26.4-alacarte-firefox-260407.jpg
5. Running Waydroid with Google Play: https://www.extix.se/waydroid-screenshots/extix-26.4-waydroid-desktop-260407.jpg
6. Showing how to re- initialize Waydroid after a reboot: https://www.extix.se/waydroid-screenshots/extix-26.4-waydroid-howto-restart-container-260407.jpg
7. INFO about the Android System: https://www.extix.se/waydroid-screenshots/extix-26.4-waydroid-android13-info-260407.jpg

READ MORE: https://www.extix.se/

31/03/2026

MeX 64 bit Linux based on upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with GNOME 50 and Kodi 21.1 Omega :: Build 260331

ABOUT MeX Linux 260331
I've uploaded a new version of MeX, in which I've included Kodi "Omega" 21.1. "Kodi is an award-winning free and open source (GPL) software media player and entertainment hub that can be installed on Linux, OSX, Windows, iOS, tvOS and Android. It is designed around a "10-foot user interface" for use with televisions and remote controls".
NOTE about Kodi: I have installed Kodi 21.1 using Flatpak. Kodi from the Ubuntu repositories does not work in Ubuntu 26.04. Kodi 21.1 runs very well in MeX. On a web site called FireStickTricks you can find instructions how to install 30 (?!) extra Kodi Builds with their own repositories and skins. The article is called "Best Kodi Builds for 2026". I've tried Scrubs today. Works very well. Otherwise MeX version 260331 works in the same way as previous versions.
NOTE about Ubuntu 26.04 LTS: It will be released in a stable version 260423, which will be supported until April, 2031.

EXTRA DESKTOP ENVIRONMENTS
Besides GNOME 50 (with Wayland) you can use the GNOME Flashback (Compiz) Desktop and the GNOME Flashback (Metacity) Desktop. Those DE's are using X11 (Xorg) instead of Wayland.

NEWS/CHANGES 260331
Mex Linux is no longer based on Linux Mint. MeX Build 260331 is based only on Debian "Sid" and upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon". I have replaced the original kernel (7.0) with "my" special kernel 7.0.0-rc5-amd64-exton. All installed packages in MeX Linux have been upgraded to the latest version by 260331. This version of MeX uses the GNOME 50 "Tokyo" Desktop and Kodi 21.1 "Omega". You can run Kodi "windowed" while logged in to Gnome. The very nice icon theme Papirus is installed and used. Everything works inside Kodi. Even YouTube. (It can be a bit tricky to create an API key and OAuth credentials). Many (most) Kodi addons can't run without YouTube.

Used KERNEL
Kernel 7.0.0-rc5-amd64-exton

READ MORE about MeX Linux:

ABOUT MeX Linux 260331 I've uploaded a new version of MeX, in which I've included Kodi Omega 21.1. Kodi is an award-winning free and open source (GPL) software media player and entertainment hub that can be installed on Linux, OSX, Windows, iOS, tvOS and Android. It is designed around a "10-foot use...

25/03/2026

Run latest Slackware 64 bit live and create your own live installable Slackware system with Refracta Snapshot! :: Build 260325

ABOUT SlackEX 15.0 Current (testing/development) 64 bit Build 260325
Slackware is the first widely-used Linux system, which is still developing. Slackware has existed since 1993. In comparison with for example Ubuntu and Linux Mint, many people believe that Slackware is “difficult”. Any novice can quickly learn to use Ubuntu they say. My remaster of Slackware Current (15.0), which I call SlackEX 15.0 Current 64 bit Linux Live System, is however just as easy to use as Ubuntu and/or Linux Mint. Some tend to complain that the Program Management in Slackware is awkward. That was perhaps earlier the case, but not anymore.

NEWS ABOUT SlackEX BUILD 260325 with the Xfce4 DESKTOP (DE)
A new version of SlackEX is ready. It is based on Slackware 15.0 Stable/Current released 220202 with Xfce4 as DE. The most important package installed is Refracta Snapshot. With that you can build your own Slackware 15.0 distribution. Xfce4 is one of Slackware’s official Desktop environments. The other one is KDE. Kernel 6.19.8-amd64-exton is used in this SlackEX Build. To be able to use Refracta Snapshot you’ll have to use said kernel. Otherwise you can (of course) replace “my” kernel with Slackware’s original kernel. Study the list of upgraded packages: https://slackex.exton.se/build-260325/slackex-installed-packages-260325.txt
NOTE1: You can run SlackEX Build 260325 as the normal user user or as root. The password for root is root. The password for user is live.
NOTE2: You can run SlackEX Build 260325 on UEFI and non-UEFI computers.

ABOUT running SlackEX in RAM
You can run SlackEX from RAM also when starting SlackEX in UEFI mode. The previous SlackEX versions could only run from RAM if they started in Legacy mode. So my advice is to run this version SUPER FAST from RAM! The best way to run any Linux Live System! When SlackEX has booted up you can remove/eject the USB stick or the DVD.

SCREENSHOTS
Screenshot 1 – user’s Desktop – Xfce4: https://slackex.exton.se/build-260325/slackex-refracta-user-desktop-260325.jpg
Screenshot 2 – root’s Desktop – Xfce4: https://slackex.exton.se/build-260325/slackex-refracta-root-desktop-260325.jpg
Screenshot 3 – using Refracta Installer – keeping the user account: https://slackex.exton.se/build-260325/slackex-refracta-installer-keeping-user-260325.jpg
Screenshot 4 – using Refracta Installer – installing Grub in VirtualBox: https://slackex.exton.se/build-260325/slackex-refracta-installer-chroot-grub-vbox-260325.jpg
Screenshot 5 – Refracta Snapshot is starting: https://slackex.exton.se/build-260325/slackex-refracta-snapshot-3-steps.jpg

WHY Slackware?
Slackware is grossly underestimated (in my opinion).

READ MORE: https://slackex.exton.se/

22/03/2026

ExLight 64bit UEFI, Build 260322, based on Debian “Trixie” (Debian 13.4) with Enlightenment 0.27.1 (stable) as DE, Refracta Snapshot and Calamares Installer

NEWS 260322 ABOUT ExLight
I’ve made a new version of ExLight with the Enlightenment 0.27.1 Desktop environment, Refracta Snapshot (create your own Debian Trixie System) and Calamares 3.3.14-1 Installer Framework.

KERNEL
ExLight Build 260322 uses kernel 6.19.8-amd64-exton built from Debian kernel sources with Debian patches.

What’s new in Linux kernel 6.19? - https://kernelnewbies.org/Linux_6.19

INSTALLED packages
Study all installed packages in ExLight Build 260322: https://exlight.exton.net/build-260322/exlight-trixie-installed-packages-260322.txt

WHAT’S NEW IN ExLight BUILD 260322?
NOTE: Version 260322 replaces version 250407.
1. ExLight is now based on Debian 13.4 Trixie (STABLE).
2. I have upgraded the Desktop environment Enlightenment (“Beauty at your fingertips”) to version 0.27.1, which is the stable version of Enlightenment.
3. I have replaced kernel 6.14.0-amd64-exton with kernel 6.19.8-amd64-exton. ExLight’s ISO file 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 ExLight from the USB stick and save all your system changes on the stick. I.e. you will enjoy persistence!
5. Another big improvement is that ExLight can run from RAM. Use Boot alternative 2 (load to RAM). When the system has booted up you can remove the disc (DVD) or the USB stick. You will need at least 4GB RAM to run ExLight that way.
6. This version of ExLight uses the Calamares Installer. Very simple to use! A new user (your user) will be created during the installation process. You can also install ExLight in your preferred language. You can (as an alternative) use Refracta Installer.
7. MOST IMPORTANT: I’ve added Refracta Snapshot, which make it possible for you to create your own live installable Debian Sid/Trixie system. I mean change everything to your liking, fire up Refracta Snapshot and wait 10 – 20 min until your new ISO is ready!
NOTE: You may have to do the remaster process in three steps (1 – 3).

THE REAL McCoy
ExLight is a pure Debian system. I.e. no traces of Ubuntu, Kubuntu etc. New releases of Ubuntu are always based on Debian Sid. So is ExLight.

Watch a YouTube Video about ExLight. The Video is called “ExLight Linux – Lightest Distro I Have Ever Tried“. (It is not made by me) - https://youtu.be/boqJXOk6HEg

SCREENSHOTS
1. The Enlightenment 0.27.1 Desktop for user user: https://exlight.exton.net/build-260322/exlight-user-desktop-260322-2.jpg
2. The Enlightenment 0.27.1 Desktop for root: https://exlight.exton.net/build-260322/exlight-root-desktop-260322-3.jpg
3. The live boot screen (Recovery mode): https://exlight.exton.net/build-260322/exlight-boot-recovery.jpg
4. Using Refracta Snapshot: https://exlight.exton.net/build-260322/exlight-refracta-snapshot-step2-260322.jpg

READ MORE: https://exlight.exton.net/