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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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Exton Linux

Exton Linux is a set of over 15 Linux distributions based on Arch Linux, CRUX, Debian, deepin, Fedora, openSUSE, Puppy Linux and Slackware Linux. They are designed to be lightweight, fast and easy to use.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintExton Linux
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseArch, CRUX, Debian, deepin, Fedora, Gentoo, openSUSE, Puppy, Slackware
deb, flatpakPackage Managerportage / src
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.3Latest Version
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateJune 2, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceBudgieDeepinEnlightenmentGNOMEKDE PlasmaLXDELXQtPIXEL
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceBudgieDeepinEnlightenmentGNOMEKDE PlasmaLXDELXQtPIXEL