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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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Synex

Synex is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, developed with the official Debian Live Build tool. It offers four separate desktop options with GNOME, LXDE, KDE Plasma and Xfce, all of which are composed of a rather frugal set of applications in its default state, without any development tools or offices suites.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintSynex
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian (Stable), Debian (Testing)
deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.3Latest Version13
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateDecember 21, 2025
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfceGNOMEIceWMLXDEKDE Plasma
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfceGNOMEIceWMLXDEKDE Plasma