Linux Mint
Key info
- Distro type
- Fixed releases
- Built on
- Ubuntu · Debian
- Package manager
- APT
- Focus
- Familiar layout
- Difficulty
Linux Mint offers a traditional desktop layout with an application menu, taskbar, and system tray. Its Cinnamon desktop and graphical tools cover everyday tasks such as installing software and managing updates.
The main editions are based on Ubuntu. Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) uses Debian instead, so check which edition you’re using when following setup instructions.
Unique features
- Cinnamon desktop: A familiar menu and taskbar.
- Timeshift: Undo changes to your system.
- Warpinator: Share files between nearby devices.
- Web Apps: Open websites like ordinary apps.