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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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BigLinux

BigLinux is a Brazilian Linux distribution localised into Brazilian Portuguese (with support for English). It is was originally based on Kubuntu, but starting from 2017 the distribution was re-born based on deepin.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintBigLinux
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseArch, Manjaro
deb, flatpakPackage Managerpacman / pkg, flatpak, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.3Latest Version12.04
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateJuly 28, 2012
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceKDE Plasma
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceKDE Plasma