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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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KDE Linux

KDE Linux is a user-focused, general-purpose Linux distribution. It is built by KDE and it is meant to showcase the best implementation of everything KDE has to offer, using the most advanced technologies.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintKDE Linux
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpakPackage Managerflatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.3Latest Version
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateJune 1, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceKDE Plasma
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceKDE Plasma