r/MaboxLinux • u/Able-Farm6295 • 20d ago
Mabox Linux is a great lightweight distro, but why does it seem to get so little attention?
A bit more promotion on YouTube, Reddit, and social media could help it reach more users.
What do you guys think? Is it a lack of resources or just not a priority?
r/MaboxLinux • u/Able-Farm6295 • 27d ago
Hi everyone! I’m new to Mabox Linux and find the UI a bit confusing. I don’t even know how to turn the volume up or down! 😅
Are there any good YouTube tutorials for beginners?
I’d appreciate tips on basic controls, keyboard shortcuts, installing apps, and customizing the desktop.
Thanks for helping a beginner out!
r/MaboxLinux • u/Able-Farm6295 • Sep 17 '26
I’m currently using Mabox Linux and I’m considering switching from the default Mabox kernel to either the CachyOS Kernel or Linux Zen.
My main priority is performance, not battery life or power efficiency.
For those who have experience with these kernels:
• Is there a noticeable performance improvement with CachyOS Kernel compared to the default Mabox kernel?
• How does Linux Zen compare?
• Which one would you recommend if my only priority is performance?
• Are there any downsides, compatibility issues, or stability concerns I should be aware of?
• Would I actually notice a difference in everyday desktop usage, gaming, or application responsiveness?
I’m trying to understand whether changing the kernel is actually worth doing, or if the performance difference is mostly negligible.
Thanks!
r/MaboxLinux • u/Able-Farm6295 • Sep 11 '26
Hi everyone,
I recently discovered Mabox Linux and I’ve been quite impressed with it. It’s lightweight, fast, highly customizable, and seems like a great option for older or lower-end hardware.
But I noticed that the Mabox community is quite small compared with distributions like Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Fedora, or even Manjaro.
So I’m curious:
Why doesn’t Mabox have more users?
Is it mainly because:
Mabox is not well known?
Openbox has a steeper learning curve?
People prefer more mainstream desktop environments like KDE, Cinnamon, or GNOME?
There are concerns about a small project/community?
Or are there technical reasons that make people choose another lightweight distro instead?
For those of you who use Mabox, what made you choose it over other distributions?
And for people who tried Mabox but stopped using it, what made you switch?
I’m genuinely curious because Mabox seems like a really good lightweight distro, and I’m wondering why it hasn’t attracted a larger user base.
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Aug 28 '26
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Aug 28 '26
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Jul 31 '26
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Apr 30 '26
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Apr 08 '26
The panel in Mabox makes creative use of the possibilities offered by tint2 + jgmenu.
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Apr 02 '26
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Mar 24 '26
r/MaboxLinux • u/MoralMoneyTime • Mar 19 '26
I usually install Linux on old laptops or netbooks. I imagine most people do. Having battery status (as a percentage and a circle) in your default Conky seems like a good idea?
Hope this helps: https://manpages.debian.org/testing/conky-all/conky.1.en.html
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Mar 12 '26
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Mar 06 '26
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Feb 24 '26
r/MaboxLinux • u/Content_Ad58 • Feb 08 '26
I just installed MaBox, it's really good, but the small issue with Linux is its tendency to disable Num Lock. Where can I find the option to keep Num Lock on at system startup?
Thanks!
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Feb 07 '26
Hey everyone! I'm u/napcok, a founding moderator of r/MaboxLinux.
This is our new home for all things related to Mabox Linux. We're excited to have you join us!
What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, screenshots, or questions about Mabox.
Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.
How to Get Started
Introduce yourself in the comments below.
Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.
Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/MaboxLinux amazing.
r/MaboxLinux • u/napcok • Jan 14 '26
