Work is now proceeding on MEPIS 8.5, which will use KDE 4.3. An alpha is expected within a few weeks, and then community testing will begin. You can keep track of developments by monitoring Warren's tweets and announcements on the MEPIS website (the RSS feed is helpful for doing that) and by checking on MepisLovers forum .

For unofficial community remastered versions, check this site and the MepisLovers forum to see what is available.

MEPIS Linux is a ready-to-use desktop operating system for PC computers that have Intel or AMD processors with either 32 or 64 bit architecture and for Apple computers with Intel processors. It is designed to work side-by-side with Microsoft's Windows or Apple's Mac OS X in a dual-boot configuration, or to replace your old Operating System entirely. For more information, please visit the official site or browse the MepisLovers forum.

antiX, the lean and mean MEPIS derivative, is a fast, lightweight and easy to install Linux live CD distribution based on MEPIS for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems. antiX offers users the "Magic of MEPIS" in an environment suitable for old computers. So don't throw away that old computer yet! The goal of antiX is to provide a light, but fully functional and flexible free operating system for both newcomers and experienced users of Linux. It should run on most computers, ranging from 64MB old PII 266 systems with pre-configured 128MB RAM to the latest powerful boxes. 128MB RAM is recommended for antiX. antiX can also be used as a fast-booting rescue CD. For more information about antiX, please visit the official website or browse its forum.

Older official versions of MEPIS are described here and here. For downloading, see this page.