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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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Lubuntu

Lubuntu is a variant of Ubuntu that uses the LXQt desktop environment. (Versions prior to 18.10 shipped with the LXDE desktop.) It includes essential applications and services for daily use, including office suite, PDF reader, image editor and multimedia players.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintLubuntu
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian, Ubuntu
deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.3Latest Version26.04
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateApril 23, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceLXQt
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceLXQt