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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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ALT Linux

ALT Linux was founded in 2001 by a merge of two large Russian free software projects. By the year 2008 it became a large organization developing and deploying free software, writing documentation and technical literature, supporting users, and developing custom products.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintALT Linux
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent (forked from Mandrake)
deb, flatpakPackage Managerrpm (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd, SysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.3Latest Version11.0
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateMay 1, 2025
i686x86_64ARM64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
Architecture
i686x86_64ARM64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
CinnamonMATEXfceAfterStepBlackboxEnlightenmentFVWMGNOMEIceWMKDElabwcLXDEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfire
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceAfterStepBlackboxEnlightenmentFVWMGNOMEIceWMKDElabwcLXDEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfire