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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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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintPCLinuxOS
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpakPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
systemdInit SystemSysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.3Latest Version2023.07
BeginnerDifficultyBeginner
January 13, 2026Release DateJuly 30, 2023
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceJWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQt
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceJWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQt