Linux Mint Reviews

Linux Mint

4.7 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 3 Ratings

Total 4.5 out of 5 stars
ease 4.5 out of 5 stars
features 4.5 out of 5 stars
design 4.5 out of 5 stars
support 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Description

Linux Mint is a free and open-source desktop operating system designed to provide a familiar, stable, and easy-to-use Linux experience. The distribution is primarily based on Ubuntu Long-Term Support releases, with a separate Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) available for users who prefer a Debian-based system. Its official desktop editions include Cinnamon, MATE, and Xfce, offering different combinations of visual features, customization options, and resource requirements. Linux Mint includes preinstalled software such as Firefox, LibreOffice, media players, file management utilities, and other essential productivity applications. The graphical Software Manager allows users to discover, install, update, and remove applications from supported software repositories and Flatpak sources. Its Update Manager provides centralized system updates, security patches, and kernel management tools to simplify ongoing maintenance. Timeshift integration enables users to create system snapshots and restore earlier configurations when software updates or system changes introduce problems. Additional capabilities include multimedia codec support, printer management, hardware compatibility tools, desktop customization, and access to gaming platforms such as Steam. Linux Mint is maintained by a community-driven development team and provides long-term support releases, installation documentation, online forums, and other resources for individuals and organizations transitioning to Linux.

Description

Scientific Linux, a project backed by Fermilab, primarily serves the High Energy and High Intensity Physics community, although its user base extends across various industries globally, and occasionally into space. This operating system is essentially a rebuild of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, which is owned by Red Hat Inc (NYSE:RHT), and is often referred to as “The Upstream Vendor” or “TUV” within our communications. By using the term TUV, we emphasize that Scientific Linux operates independently and is neither formally associated with nor endorsed by the upstream entity, thereby clarifying this important distinction. Designed to provide a stable, scalable, and extensible platform, Scientific Linux supports scientific research by offering methodologies that facilitate the integration of scientific applications with their operating environment. The initiative encourages the free exchange of ideas, designs, and implementations, all aimed at establishing a robust computing platform for future advancements in technology. Ultimately, this collaborative effort strives to foster innovation in scientific computing, paving the way for breakthroughs that can benefit a diverse range of fields.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Ottomatik Yes 
EnduraData EDpCloud Yes 
Pinguzo No 
StrongDM Yes 
Zero Install Yes 
fpm Yes 

Integrations

Ottomatik Yes 
EnduraData EDpCloud No 
Pinguzo Yes 
StrongDM No 
Zero Install No 
fpm No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Linux Mint

Founded

2006

Country

United States

Website

linuxmint.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Scientific Linux

Founded

1991

Website

scientificlinux.org/about/

Product Features

Product Features

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