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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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Nitrux

Nitrux is a desktop Linux distribution built from Debian, but with an immutable base system, the OpenRC init system, and without any traditional Debian package management tools. It uses the Calamares system installer and includes the Hyprland window manager, Hypr utilities, the greetd+QtGreet login manager, and the Waybar Wayland bar.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintNitrux
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDevuan
deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.3Latest Version5.0.0
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateNovember 12, 2025
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceHyprland
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceHyprland