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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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Mageia

Mageia is a fork of Mandriva Linux formed in September 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular French Linux distribution. Unlike Mandriva, which is a commercial entity, Mageia is a community project and a non-profit organisation whose goal is to develop a free Linux-based operating system.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintMageia
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpakPackage Managerdnf, urpmi
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.3Latest Version9
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateAugust 27, 2023
i686x86_64ARM64ARMv7
Architecture
i686x86_64ARM64ARMv7
CinnamonMATEXfceAwesomeGNOMEHyprlandi3IceWMKDElabwcLXDELXQtOpenboxSwayWMaker
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceAwesomeGNOMEHyprlandi3IceWMKDElabwcLXDELXQtOpenboxSwayWMaker