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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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CachyOS

CachyOS is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It focuses on speed and security optimisations - the default Linux kernel is heavily optimised using the BORE (Burst-Oriented Response Enhancer) scheduler, while the desktop packages are compiled with LTO, x86-64-v3 and x86-64-v4, Zen 4 optimization, security flags and performance improvements.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintCachyOS
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseArch
deb, flatpakPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.3Latest Version260426
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateApril 26, 2026
i686x86_64x86-64-v3
Architecture
i686x86_64x86-64-v3
CinnamonMATEXfcebspwmBudgieCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaLXDELXQtniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfire
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfcebspwmBudgieCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaLXDELXQtniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfire