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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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KaOS

KaOS is a desktop Linux distribution that features the latest version of the Noctalia desktop environment, the Calligra office suite, and other popular software applications that use the Qt toolkit. It was inspired by Arch Linux, but the developers build their own packages which are available from in-house repositories.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintKaOS
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpakPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.3Latest Version2026.02
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateFebruary 15, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceniriNoctalia
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceniriNoctalia