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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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Artix Linux

Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintArtix Linux
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseArch
deb, flatpakPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit SystemDinit, OpenRC, runit, s6
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.3Latest Version
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateApril 2, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceLXDELXQtKDE Plasma
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceLXDELXQtKDE Plasma