Linux Mint 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.

Pricing

Pricing Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Yes

Integrations

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Company Details

Company:
Linux Mint
Year Founded:
2006
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
linuxmint.com

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Product Details

Platforms
Linux
Types of Training
Training Docs
Customer Support
Online Support

Linux Mint Features and Options

Linux Mint User Reviews

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  • Name: Anonymous (Verified)
    Job Title: Hotel Front Desk Agent & Night Auditor
    Length of product use: Less than 6 months
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    The best Linux Distro for Newbies, Average and Windows PC Users.

    Date: Jan 21 2025

    Summary: It's the best Linux distro I have tried so far. Robust, reliable, and easily manageable Linux OS. Especially for newbies and average PC users.

    Positive: Easy to use, manage and very flexible. Everything (in most cases) is running flawlessly out of the box.

    Negative: In some cases, you need to use the terminal for accomplishing and sorting out things.

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  • Name: Anonymous (Verified)
    Job Title: IT Tech
    Length of product use: 1-2 Years
    Used How Often?: Weekly
    Role: User, Administrator
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
    Features
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    Ease
    Pricing
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    Likelihood to Recommend to Others
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Linux Mint is great

    Date: Feb 25 2022

    Summary: Linux Mint is an amazing OS that is easy to use and is very clean. It can revive an old computer or make your productivity. It is easy to learn and an outstanding daily driver.

    Positive: - Easy to use
    - Amazing intro into Linux
    - Fast with little overhead

    Negative: - May need to learn terminal commands depending on use
    - Compatibility poorer than windows
    - May not integrate with certain windows enterprise solutions

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    1 user found this review useful.
  • Name: Parambir S.
    Job Title: Software Engineer
    Length of product use: Less than 6 months
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    Pricing
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    OP!!!!!!!!!!

    Date: Feb 19 2022

    Summary: Overall it is good for people who know little how to walk into the system.
    and not for newbies.
    Best linux distro.
    And you need to change restart on ram exceeding in settings. Only if you have a PC with more than 2 GB ram.

    Positive: 1. Super Fast.
    2. Customized ubuntu so large collection of software.
    3. Store works better than ubuntu store.
    4. Fully Customizable.(100% except kernel that also you can do from source code)
    5. Light Weight.
    6. Easy to use.
    7. Installing websites as apps natively.

    Negative: 1. Basic software such as Cheese (Camera) not there.
    2. After setup need to change some boot options which can be confusing for new comers.
    3. Does not have some multimedia codecs preinstalled.
    4. Does not have the property wireless driver installed while installation of Linux Mint.
    5. No basic animations (but this increases speed)

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