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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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Xubuntu

Xubuntu is a community-developed operating system based on Ubuntu. It comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux MintXubuntu
Debian (Stable), Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian, Ubuntu
deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.3Latest Version26.04
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
January 13, 2026Release DateApril 24, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
CinnamonMATEXfce
Desktops
CinnamonMATEXfce