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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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openSUSE

The openSUSE project is a community program sponsored by SUSE Linux and other companies. Promoting the use of Linux everywhere, this program provides free, easy access to openSUSE, a complete Linux distribution.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintopenSUSE
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpakPackage Managerrpm (zypper)
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.3Latest Version16.0
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateOctober 1, 2025
i686x86_64ARM64ARMhfppc64ppc64els390x
Architecture
i686x86_64ARM64ARMhfppc64ppc64els390x
CinnamonMATEXfceEnlightenmentGNOMEIceWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtWayfire
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceEnlightenmentGNOMEIceWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtWayfire