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Linux Mint screenshot

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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Alpine Linux screenshot

Alpine Linux

Alpine Linux is a community developed operating system designed for routers, firewalls, VPNs, VoIP boxes, containers, and servers. It was designed with security in mind; it has proactive security features like PaX and SSP that prevent security holes in the software to be exploited.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintAlpine Linux
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpakPackage Managerapk
systemdInit SystemBusybox, OpenRC
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.3Latest Version3.24.0
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateJune 10, 2026
i686x86_64ARM64ARMv7i486LoongArch64ppc64elRISC-Vs390x
Architecture
i686x86_64ARM64ARMv7i486LoongArch64ppc64elRISC-Vs390x
CinnamonMATEXfceGNOMEKDE PlasmaLXQtSway
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceGNOMEKDE PlasmaLXQtSway