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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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Devuan GNU+Linux

Devuan GNU+Linux is a Linux distribution forked from Debian in 2015. The project's primary goal is to provide a variant of Debian without the complexities and dependencies of systemd, an init system and services manager originally developed by Red Hat and later adopted by most other Linux distributions.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintDevuan GNU+Linux
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian
deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit SystemOpenRC, runit, SysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.3Latest Version6.0.0
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateNovember 3, 2025
i686x86_64ARM64armelARMhf
Architecture
i686x86_64ARM64armelARMhf
CinnamonMATEXfceKDE PlasmalabwcLXQtWayfire
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceKDE PlasmalabwcLXQtWayfire