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Linux Mint

Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a classic desktop experience with many convenient, custom tools and optional out-of-the-box multimedia support. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface.

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AerynOS

AerynOS is an independently-developed, rolling-release Linux distribution designed for general desktop use. Its main features include the GNOME desktop, a custom package manager called "moss", atomic updates with rollback options, a package build system called "boulder", and smart boot management with complex EFI configuration through a utility called "blsforme".

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintAerynOS
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpakPackage Managermoss / flatpak, moss
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.3Latest Version2026.01
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateJanuary 31, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceCOSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceCOSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma