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Linux Mint screenshot

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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Puppy Linux screenshot

Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is yet another Linux distribution. What's different here is that Puppy is extraordinarily small, yet quite full-featured.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintPuppy Linux
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpakPackage Managerppm / deb, flatpak, pet
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.3Latest Version22.12
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateDecember 10, 2022
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceJWMlabwcOpenbox
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceJWMlabwcOpenbox