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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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deepin

deepin (formerly, Deepin, Linux Deepin, Hiweed GNU/Linux) is a Debian-based distribution (it was Ubuntu-based until version 15 released in late 2015) that aims to provide an elegant, user-friendly and reliable operating system. It does not only include the best the open source world has to offer, but it has also created its own desktop environment called DDE or Deepin Desktop Environment which is based on the Qt 5 toolkit.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux Mintdeepin
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian
deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.3Latest Version25.1.0
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateApril 10, 2026
i686x86_64ARM64LoongArch64RISC-V
Architecture
i686x86_64ARM64LoongArch64RISC-V
CinnamonMATEXfceDeepin
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceDeepin