• Home Page, Headlines
 • DW Weekly, Comments
 • Packages, Package Management
 • Glossary, FAQ, Mobile Site
 • Search, Sitemap
 • Major Distributions
 • Submit Distribution
 • Upcoming Releases
 • About DistroWatch
 • Beginner's Guide
 • Torrents, Page Hit Ranking
 • Advertise

Linux Mint RSS Feed DistroWatch.com: Linux Mint

Linux Mint


Last Update: 2026-02-08 01:17 UTC


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. Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu software repositories. Besides its Ubuntu-based flavour, the project also produces a separate "Debian" edition (called LMDE), based on the latest stable Debian version.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 2 (2,296), 6 months: 2 (1,982), 3 months: 2 (1,774), 4 weeks: 2 (1,526), 1 week: 2 (1,716)

Average visitor rating: 8.9/10 from 1033 review(s).


Linux Mint Summary
Distribution Linux Mint
Home Page https://linuxmint.com/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums https://forums.linuxmint.com/
Alternative User Forums
Documentation https://community.linuxmint.com/https://linuxmint.com/documentation.php
Screenshots https://www.linuxmint.com/screenshots.phpDistroWatch Gallery
Screencasts
Download Mirrors https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php
Bug Tracker https://github.com/linuxmint
Related Websites MintGuide.orgRedditMint BrazilMint Czech RepublicMint FranceMint GermanyMint HungaryMint ItalyMint NetherlandsMint PolandMint Ukraine
Reviews 22.x: alternativalinux (Italian) • FOSS ForceDedoimedoalternativalinux (Italian) • fosstopia (German) • DistroWatchalternativalinux (Italian) • Записки IT специалиста (Russian) • fosstopia (German)
21.x: MichlFranken (German) • The RegisterGNU/Linux.ch (German) • MichlFranken (German) • ZDNetalternativalinux (Italian) • alternativalinux (Italian) • MichlFranken (German) • DistroWatchComputerBase (German) • Heise (German)
20.x: Heise (German) • Dedoimedoalternativalinux (Italian) • alternativalinux (Italian) • Heise (German) • alternativalinux (Italian) • DedoimedoDedoimedoDistroWatch
19.x: CMS CriticArstechnicaDedoimedoMediumHeise (German) • DedoimedoDistroWatch
18.x: DedoimedoDarkDuckDedoimedoDedoimedoArs TechnicaDarkDuckDistroWatchDedoimedoFOSS Force
17.x: DistroWatchDedoimedoDedoimedoArs TechnicaLinuxMint.hu (Hungarian) • DedoimedoRouen (French) • ArstechnicaBlogspotDistroWatchDedoimedoBlogspotArs TechnicaBlogspotTalLinux (Italian) • BlogspotPC-Welt (German) • DedoimedoBlogspotArs TechnicaDedoimedoDistroWatchBlogspotOpen Source CriticTalLinux (Italian)
16: TalLinux (Italian) • BlogspotWykop (Polish) • LinuxInsiderLinuxBSDosDedoimedoBlogspotDistroWatchThe RegisterDedoimedoBlogspot
15: Adventures in Open SourceDedoimedoDigiplace (Dutch) • DedoimedoNetwork WorldZDNetLinux Za Sve (Croatian) • ZDNetDedoimedoLinuxBSDosThe RegisterderStandard (German) • DedoimedoDatamationBlogspotDistroWatchTux TweaksDedoimedoLinuxFr (French) • Linux and LifePC Pro
14: WordpressBlogspotTux TweaksLinux InsiderLinux Za Sve (Croatian) • BlogspotLinuxBSDospplware (Portuguese) • DistroWatchDedoimedoComo Installar Linux (Spanish) • Linuxsoft (Czech) • Guia do PC (Portuguese) • ExtremeTechUbuntuLinux.ru (Russian)
13: Network WorldDistroWatchDarkDuckDarkDuckLinux Za Sve (Croatian) • GearburnDedoimedoDistroWatchLinuxBSDosDedoimedoComo Instalar Linux (Spanish) • Linux InsiderLinux Za Sve (Croatian) • DedoimedoTux TweaksShadow Lionheart (Italian)
12: LinuxBSDosWordpressDedoimedoLinuxBSDosLuis Armando Medina (Spanish) • Linux EXPRES (Czech) • LinuxConfigNetwork WorldDistroWatchDedoimedoLinuxBSDosRoot.cz (Czech) • DedoimedoTech Drive-inderStandard (German)
11: DedoimedoDistroWatchLinuxBSDosBMC SoftwareLWN • 10: LinuxBSDosTechDedoimedoDruid (Romanian) • LinuxBSDos
9: PC AdvisorTechComputerWorld BlogsDedoimedoLinux JournalGolem.de (German) • CHIP Online (German) • Wordpress
8: BlogspotDruid (Romanian) • WordpressDistroWatchWordpressDedoimedoTuxRadarLinuxBSDosDanLynch.org
7: OSNewsLWNDanLynch.orgTech-no-mediaWordpress
6: SourceForge (Japanese) • It's A Binary WorldHeadshot GamerDedoimedoLinuxPlanet
5: Tux GeekGuia do PC (Portuguese) • Tech SourceBlogspot (Russian) • Wordpress
4.x: See This NowWordpressDistroWatchBlogspot
3.x: BlogspotWikia (Italian) • BlogspotLinux on Desktop
2.x: TuxmachinesLinux Gazette
"LMDE": alternativalinux (Italian) • DistroWatchalternativalinux (Italian) • MichlFranken (German) • DistroWatchDistroWatchDistroWatchDistroWatchDedoimedoBlogspotLinuxBSDosBlogspotZDNetBlogspotDeviceGuruLinuxBSDosDistroWatchLinuxBSDosDedoimedoDistroWatch
Where To Donate, Buy or Try https://linuxmint.com/donors.phpThe Linux Shop

Recent Related News and Releases
  Releases announcements with download links and checksums:
 • 2026-01-13: Distribution Release: Linux Mint 22.3
 • 2025-12-20: Development Release: Linux Mint 22.3 Beta
 • 2025-10-14: Distribution Release: Linux Mint 7 "LMDE"
 • 2025-09-18: Development Release: Linux Mint 7 Beta "LMDE"
 • 2025-09-04: Distribution Release: Linux Mint 22.2
 • 2025-08-12: Development Release: Linux Mint 22.2 Beta
 • 2025-01-16: Distribution Release: Linux Mint 22.1
 • 2024-12-12: Development Release: Linux Mint 22.1 Beta
 • 2024-07-25: Distribution Release: Linux Mint 22
 • 2024-07-01: Development Release: Linux Mint 22 Beta
 • 2024-01-12: Distribution Release: Linux Mint 21.3
 • 2023-12-10: Development Release: Linux Mint 21.3 Beta
 • More Mint releases...

  Headlines:
 • 2026-07-08 Cinnamon Wayland session no longer experimental
 • 2026-05-23 Linux Mint improves Nemo performance
 • 2026-04-30 Linux Mint publishes hardware enablement media
 • 2026-04-16 Mint plans for longer development cycle
 • 2026-03-04 Linux Mint creates new screensaver for Cinnamon
 • 2026-02-11 Mint develops an independent user account manager
 • 2025-11-07 Linux Mint creates new troubleshooting tools
 • 2025-10-02 A new application menu layout for Cinnamon
 • 2025-07-14 Linux Mint plans upcoming releases
 • 2025-06-08 Mint tests new fingerprint reading software
 • More Mint headlines...

Table Notes and Explanations

(Please refer to the table below.)
  • Select view:
  • To compare the software in this project to the software available in other distributions, please see our Compare Packages page.
  • Notes: In case where multiple versions of a package are shipped with a distribution, only the default version appears in the table. For indication about the GNOME version, please check the "nautilus" and "gnome-shell" packages. The Apache web server is listed as "httpd" and the Linux kernel is listed as "linux". The KDE desktop is represented by the "plasma-desktop" package and the Xfce desktop by the "xfdesktop" package.
  • Colour scheme: green text = latest stable version, red text = development or beta version. The function determining beta versions is not 100% reliable due to a wide variety of versioning schemes.
TUXEDO
TUXEDO Computers

TUXEDO Computers - Linux Hardware in a tailor made suite
Choose from a wide range of laptops and PCs in various sizes and shapes at TUXEDOComputers.com. Every machine comes pre-installed and ready-to-run with Linux. Full 24 months of warranty and lifetime support included!

Learn more about our full service package and all benefits from buying at TUXEDO.

NovaCustom
NovaCustom PrivacyGuard Laptop

NovaCustom PrivacyGuard Laptops - Escape from Big Tech

The NovaCustom PrivacyGuard Laptop is ideal for anyone who prioritizes privacy. Comes with Dasharo coreboot open source firmware and Zorin OS Pro, free from influence of Big Tech.

Star Labs

Star Labs Systems | Laptops designed for Linux

Star Labs - Laptops built for Linux.
View our range including the highly anticipated StarFighter. Available with coreboot open-source firmware and a choice of Ubuntu, elementary, Manjaro and more. Visit Star Labs for information, to buy and get support.


Advertisement


Feature 22.3
zena
7-LMDE
gigi
6-LMDE
faye
21.3
virginia
5-LMDE
elsie
20.3
una
4-LMDE
debbie
19.3
tricia
18.3
sylvia
17.3
rosa
16
petra
15
olivia
14
nadia
13
maya
12
lisa
11
katya
10
julia
9
isadora
8
helena
7
gloria
6
felicia
5
elyssa
4.0
daryna
3.1
celena
3.0
cassandra
2.2
bianca
2.1
bea
2.0
barbara
Feature
Release Date 2026-01-13 2025-10-14 2023-09-27 2024-01-10 2022-03-20 2022-01-06 2020-03-20 2019-12-18 2017-11-27 2015-12-04 2013-11-30 2013-05-29 2012-11-20 2012-05-23 2011-11-26 2011-05-26 2010-11-12 2010-05-18 2009-11-28 2009-05-26 2008-12-15 2008-06-08 2007-11-15 2007-09-24 2007-05-30 2007-02-21 2006-12-20 2006-11-14 Release Date
End Of Life 2029-06 2030-06 2026-01 2027-04 2024-07 2025-06 2023-04 2023-04 2021-04 2019-04 2014-07 2014-01 2014-05 2017-04 2013-04 2012-10 2012-04 2013-04 2011-04 2010-10 2010-04 2011-04 2009-04 2008-10 2008-10 2008-04 2008-04 2008-04 End Of Life
Price (US$) Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Price (US$)
Image Size (MB) 2800-3000 2800-2900 2500-2600 2800-3000 1900-2000 1900-2100 1900-2000 1900-2100 1400-1700                                       Image Size (MB)
Free Download ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO Free Download
Installation mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall mintinstall Installation
Default Desktop Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce Cinnamon Cinnamon Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce Cinnamon Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce Cinnamon Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce Cinnamon, MATE Cinnamon, MATE Cinnamon, MATE Cinnamon, MATE Cinnamon, MATE Cinnamon, MATE GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME Default Desktop
Default Browser Firefox Firefox Firefox Firefox                                                 Default Browser
Package Format deb, flatpak deb, flatpak deb, flatpak deb, flatpak deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb deb Package Format
Package Management                                                         Package Management
Release Model Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Release Model
Office Suite LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice OO.o OO.o OO.o OO.o OO.o OO.o OO.o OO.o OO.o OO.o OO.o OO.o Office Suite
Processor Architecture x86_64 x86_64 i686, x86_64 x86_64 i686, x86_64 x86_64 i686, x86_64 i686, x86_64 i686, x86_64 i686, x86_64 i686, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386 i386 i386 i386 i386 i386 Processor Architecture
Init Software systemd systemd systemd systemd systemd systemd systemd systemd systemd systemd systemd Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Init Software
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext4, XFS Btrfs, ext4, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext3, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext3, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext3, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext3, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext3, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext3, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext3, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext3, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Journaled File Systems
Multilingual Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes en, es, fr, gr, se, tr en, es, fr, gr, se, tr en, es, fr, gr, se, tr en, es, fr, gr, se, tr     Multilingual
Full Package List 22.3 7-lmde 6-lmde 21.3 5-lmde 20.3 4-lmde 19.3 18.3 17.3 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4.0 3.1 3.0 2.2 2.1   Full Package List
Package 22.3
zena
7-LMDE
gigi
6-LMDE
faye
21.3
virginia
5-LMDE
elsie
20.3
una
4-LMDE
debbie
19.3
tricia
18.3
sylvia
17.3
rosa
16
petra
15
olivia
14
nadia
13
maya
12
lisa
11
katya
10
julia
9
isadora
8
helena
7
gloria
6
felicia
5
elyssa
4.0
daryna
3.1
celena
3.0
cassandra
2.2
bianca
2.1
bea
2.0
barbara
Package
alsa-lib (1.2.16.1) 1.2.9 1.2.14 1.2.8 1.2.6 1.2.4 1.2.2 1.1.8 1.1.3 1.1.0 1.0.27.2 1.0.27.2 1.0.25 1.0.25 1.0.25 1.0.24.1 1.0.24.1 1.0.23 1.0.22 1.0.20 1.0.18 1.0.17a 1.0.15 1.0.14 1.0.13 1.0.13 1.0.11 1.0.11 1.0.11 alsa-lib (1.2.16.1)
amdgpu (25.0.0) 23.0.0 23.0.0 23.0.0 22.0.0 19.1.0 19.1.0 18.1.99 19.0.1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 8.780 8.723 8.660 8.600 8.543 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- amdgpu (25.0.0)
apparmor (5.0.2) 4.0.1 4.1.0 3.0.8 3.0.4 2.13.6 2.13.3 2.13.2 2.12 2.10.95 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- apparmor (5.0.2)
apt (3.3.1) 2.8.3 3.0.3 2.6.1 2.4.11 2.2.4 2.0.6 1.8.2 1.6.12 1.2.24 1.0.1 0.9.9.1 0.9.7.7 0.9.7.5 0.8.16 0.8.16 0.8.13.2 0.8.3 0.7.25.3 0.7.23.1 0.7.20.2 0.7.14 0.7.9 0.7.6 0.6.46.4 0.6.46.4 0.6.45 0.6.45 0.6.45 apt (3.3.1)
bash (5.3) 5.2.21 5.2.37 5.2.15 5.1 5.1 5.0 5.0 4.4 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.0 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 bash (5.3)
bind (9.20.24) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- bind (9.20.24)
chromium (150.0.7871.124) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- chromium (150.0.7871.124)
cinnamon (6.6.8) 6.6.4 6.4.13 5.8.4 6.0.4 5.2.7 5.2.7 4.4.8 4.4.5 3.6.6 2.6.11 2.0.14 1.8.6 1.6.7 1.4-UP3 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- cinnamon (6.6.8)
cups (2.4.19) 2.4.7 2.4.10 2.4.2 2.4.1 2.3.3 2.3.1 2.2.10 2.2.7 2.1.3 1.7.2 1.7.0rc1 1.6.2 1.6.1 1.5.2 1.5.0 1.4.6 1.4.4 1.4.3 1.4.1 1.3.9 1.3.9 1.3.7 1.3.2 1.2.8 1.2.8 1.2.4 1.2.4 1.2.4 cups (2.4.19)
e2fsprogs (1.47.4) 1.47.0 1.47.2 1.47.0 1.46.5 1.46.2 1.45.5 1.44.5 1.44.1 1.42.13 1.42.9 1.42.8 1.42.5 1.42.5 1.42 1.41.14 1.41.14 1.41.12 1.41.11 1.41.9 1.41.4 1.41.3 1.40.8 1.40.2 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.39 e2fsprogs (1.47.4)
ffmpeg (8.1.2) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2.8.11 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ffmpeg (8.1.2)
firefox (152.0.6) 146.0.1 143.0.3 117.0.1 121.0 98.0 95.0.1 68.6.0 71.0 57.0 42.0 24.0 20.0 16.0.1 12.0 7.0.1 4.0.1 3.6.10 3.6.3 3.5.3 3.0.10 3.0.3 3.0rc1 2.0.0.6 2.0.0.6 2.0.0.3 2.0.0.1 2.0 2.0 firefox (152.0.6)
flatpak (1.18.0) 1.14.6 1.16.1 1.14.4 1.12.7 1.10.7 1.12.2 1.2.5 1.0.8 0.10.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- flatpak (1.18.0)
freetype (2.14.3) 2.13.2 2.13.3 2.12.1 2.11.1 2.10.4 2.10.1 2.9.1 2.8.1 2.6.1 2.5.2 2.4.12 2.4.11 2.4.10 2.4.8 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.2 2.3.11 2.3.9 2.3.9 2.3.7 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 freetype (2.14.3)
gcc (16.1.0) 13.2.0 14.2.0 12.2.0 11.2.0 10.2.1 9.3.0 8.3.0 7.4.0 5.3.1 4.8.4 4.8.1 4.7.3 4.7.2 4.6.3 4.6.1 4.5.2 4.4.4 4.4.3 4.4.1 4.3.3 4.3.1 4.2.3 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.1 4.1.1 4.1.1 gcc (16.1.0)
gimp (3.2.4) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2.8.16 2.8.10 2.8.6 2.8.4 2.8.2 2.6.12 2.6.11 2.6.11 2.6.10 2.6.8 2.6.7 2.6.6 2.6.1 2.4.5 2.4.0rc3 2.2.13 2.2.13 2.2.13 2.2.13 2.2.13 gimp (3.2.4)
git (2.55.0) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2.7.4 1.9.1 1.8.3.2 1.8.1.2 1.7.10.4 1.7.9.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- git (2.55.0)
glibc (2.43) 2.39 2.41 2.36 2.35 2.31 2.31 2.28 2.27 2.23 2.19 2.17 2.17 2.15 2.15 2.13 2.13 2.12.1 2.11.1 2.10.1 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6.1 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.4 glibc (2.43)
gnome-shell (50.3) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3.2.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- gnome-shell (50.3)
grub (2.14) 2.12 2.12 2.06 2.06 2.04 2.04 2.02 2.02 2.02beta2 2.02beta2 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.99 1.99 1.99rc1 1.98 1.98 1.97beta4 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 grub (2.14)
gtk (4.22.4) 4.14.5 4.18.6 4.8.3 3.24.33 3.24.24 3.24.18 3.24.5 3.22.30 3.18.9 3.10.8 3.8.7 3.6.4 3.6.0 3.4.1 3.2.0 2.24.4 2.22.0 2.20.0 2.18.3 2.16.1 2.14.4 2.12.9 2.12.0 2.10.11 2.10.11 2.10.6 2.10.6 2.10.6 gtk (4.22.4)
httpd (2.4.68) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- httpd (2.4.68)
hyprland (0.55.4) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- hyprland (0.55.4)
inkscape (1.4.4) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- inkscape (1.4.4)
kmod (34.2) 31 34.2 30 29 28 27 26 24 22 15 9 9 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- kmod (34.2)
krita (6.0.3) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- krita (6.0.3)
Package 22.3
zena
7-LMDE
gigi
6-LMDE
faye
21.3
virginia
5-LMDE
elsie
20.3
una
4-LMDE
debbie
19.3
tricia
18.3
sylvia
17.3
rosa
16
petra
15
olivia
14
nadia
13
maya
12
lisa
11
katya
10
julia
9
isadora
8
helena
7
gloria
6
felicia
5
elyssa
4.0
daryna
3.1
celena
3.0
cassandra
2.2
bianca
2.1
bea
2.0
barbara
Package
LibreOffice (26.2.4) 24.2.7 25.2.3 7.4.7 7.3.7 7.0.4 6.4.7 6.1.5 6.0.7 5.1.6 5.0.3rc2 4.1.2rc3 4.0.2 3.6.2rc2 3.5.2 3.4.3 3.3.2 3.2.1 3.2.0 3.1.1 3.0.1 2.4.1 2.4.0 2.3.0 2.2.0 2.2.0 2.1.0 2.1.0 2.0.4 LibreOffice (26.2.4)
libselinux (3.11) 3.5 3.8.1 3.4 3.3 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.4 2.2.2 2.1.13 2.1.9 2.1.9 2.1.0 2.0.98 2.0.96 2.0.94 2.0.89 2.0.85 2.0.65 2.0.65 2.0.55 2.0.15 1.32 1.32 1.30 1.30 1.30 libselinux (3.11)
linux (7.1.3) 6.14 6.12.48 6.1.52 5.15 5.10.103 5.4 4.19.98 5.0 4.10 3.19 3.11 3.8 3.5 3.2 3.0 2.6.38 2.6.35 2.6.32 2.6.31 2.6.28 2.6.27 2.6.24 2.6.22 2.6.20 2.6.20 2.6.17 2.6.17 2.6.17 linux (7.1.3)
mariadb (12.3.2) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- mariadb (12.3.2)
mate-desktop (1.28.2) 1.26.2 1.26.2 1.26.0 1.26.0 1.24.1 1.26.0 1.20.4 1.22.2 1.18.0 1.12.0 1.6.1 1.6.0 1.4.2 1.2.0 1.0.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- mate-desktop (1.28.2)
mesa (26.1.5) 25.0.7 25.0.7 22.3.6 23.0.4 20.3.5 21.0.3 18.3.6 19.0.8 12.0.6 10.1.3 9.2.1 9.1.1 9.0 8.0.2 7.11 7.10.2 7.9git 7.7.1 7.6.0 7.4 7.2 7.0.3rc2 7.0.1 6.5.2 6.5.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 mesa (26.1.5)
nautilus (50.2.2) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3.4.2 3.4.1 3.2.0 2.32.2.1 2.32.0 2.30.0 2.28.1 2.26.2 2.24.1 2.22.2 2.20.0 2.18.1 2.18.1 2.16.1 2.16.1 2.16.1 nautilus (50.2.2)
NVIDIA (610.43.03) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 260.19.06 195.36.15 185.18.36 180.44 177.80 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- NVIDIA (610.43.03)
openjdk (26.0.1) -- -- 17.0.8 11.0.21 11.0.14 11.0.11 11.0.6 11.0.4 -- 7u79 7u25 7u21 7u7 6b24 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- openjdk (26.0.1)
openssh (10.4p1) 9.6p1 10.0p1 9.2p1 8.9p1 8.4p1 8.2p1 7.9p1 7.6p1 7.2p2 6.6p1 6.2p2 6.1p1 6.0p1 5.9p1 5.8p1 5.8p1 5.5p1 5.3p1 5.1p1 5.1p1 5.1p1 4.7p1 4.6p1 4.3p2 4.3p2 4.3p2 4.3p2 4.3p2 openssh (10.4p1)
openssl (4.0.1) 3.0.13 3.5.1 3.0.9 3.0.2 1.1.1k 1.1.1f 1.1.1d 1.1.1 1.0.2g 1.0.1f 1.0.1e 1.0.1c 1.0.1c 1.0.1 1.0.0e 0.9.8o 0.9.8o 0.9.8k 0.9.8g 0.9.8g 0.9.8g 0.9.8g 0.9.8e 0.9.8c 0.9.8c 0.9.8b 0.9.8b 0.9.8b openssl (4.0.1)
perl (5.44.0) 5.38.2 5.40.1 5.36.0 5.34.0 5.32.1 5.30.0 5.28.1 5.26.1 5.22.1 5.18.2 5.14.2 5.14.2 5.14.2 5.14.2 5.12.4 5.10.1 5.10.1 5.10.1 5.10.0 5.10.0 5.10.0 5.8.8 5.8.8 5.8.8 5.8.8 5.8.8 5.8.8 5.8.8 perl (5.44.0)
php (8.5.8) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- php (8.5.8)
plasma-desktop (6.7.3) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 5.8.8 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- plasma-desktop (6.7.3)
postfix (3.11.5) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- postfix (3.11.5)
postgresql (18.4) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- postgresql (18.4)
Python (3.14.6) 3.12.3 3.13.5 3.11.2 3.10.6 3.9.2 3.8.2 3.7.3 3.6.7 2.7.11 2.7.6 2.7.5 2.7.4 2.7.3 2.7.3 2.7.2 2.7.1 2.6.6 2.6.5 2.6.4rc1 2.6.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Python (3.14.6)
qt (6.11.1) 5.15.13 6.8.2 5.15.8 5.15.3 5.15.2 5.12.8 5.11.3 5.9.5 5.6.1 4.8.5 4.8.4 4.8.4 4.8.3 4.8.1 4.7.4 4.7.2 4.7.0 4.6.2 -- -- -- -- 3.3.8 3.3.8 3.3.8 3.3.6 3.3.6 3.3.6 qt (6.11.1)
samba (4.24.4) 4.19.5 4.22.4 4.17.10 4.15.13 4.13.13 4.13.14 4.9.5 4.7.6 4.3.11 4.1.6 3.6.18 3.6.9 3.6.6 3.6.3 3.5.11 3.5.8 3.5.4 3.4.7 3.4.0 3.3.2 3.2.3 3.0.28a 3.0.26a 3.0.24 3.0.24 3.0.22 3.0.22 3.0.22 samba (4.24.4)
systemd (261.1) 255.4 257.8 252.12 249.11 247.3 245.4 241 237 229 204 204 198 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- systemd (261.1)
thunderbird (152.0.1) 140.6.0 140.3.0 102.15.1 115.6.0 91.6.2 78.14.0 68.5.0 60.9.0 52.4.0 31.7.0 24.0 17.0.5 16.0.1 12.0.1 7.0.1 3.1.9 3.1.4 3.0.4 2.0.0.23 2.0.0.21 2.0.0.17 2.0.0.14 2.0.0.6 1.5.0.10 1.5.0.10 -- -- -- thunderbird (152.0.1)
vim (9.2) 9.1 9.1 9.0 8.2 8.2 8.1 8.1 8.0 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 vim (9.2)
vlc (3.0.23) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2.1.6 2.0.8 2.0.6 2.0.4 2.0.1 1.1.12 1.1.9 1.1.4 1.0.6 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- vlc (3.0.23)
wayland (1.26.0) 1.22.0 1.23.1 1.21.0 1.20.0 1.18.0 1.18.0 1.16.0 1.16.0 1.12.0 1.4.0 1.1.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- wayland (1.26.0)
xfdesktop (4.20.2) 4.18.1 -- -- 4.18.1 -- 4.16.0 -- 4.14.1 4.12.3 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- xfdesktop (4.20.2)
xorg-server (21.1.24) 21.1.12 21.1.16 21.1.7 21.1.4 1.20.11 1.20.11 1.20.4 1.19.6 1.18.4 1.15.1 1.14.3 1.13.3 1.13.0 1.11.4 1.10.4 1.10.1 1.9.0 1.7.6 1.6.4 1.6.0 1.5.2 1.4.1git 1.3.0.0 1.2.0 1.2.0 1.1.1 1.1.1 1.1.1 xorg-server (21.1.24)

Reader Ratings
Reader supplied reviews for Linux Mint

Average rating
8.9
from 1033 review(s)



What are your thoughts on Linux Mint?
Please include a few pros and a few cons, along with your overall impression of the operating system.
Our FAQ page has tips on writing a good mini-review.

Version:

Rating:    out of 10

Your review (minimum 250 words):




Past reviews - sort by:

Version: 22.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-07-16
Country: Poland
Votes: 3


I needed an emergency OS for my second laptop as it got re-purposed.
After many considerations, I decided to go with Mint, as it got me into Linux 4 years ago and had a huge liking towards it.

Installation was easy and quick – from launching the installer to clicking “reboot now” it took around 10 minutes.
Afterwards… setting up Timeshift (a system snapshot tool), installing updates, additional drivers and your preferred apps and you're ready to go in no more than 20 additional minutes.
Imagine the same for Windows in 2026… unbelievable.

The system itself is rock-solid, stable and predictable. You may boot it up after 3 months of inactivity, apply updates, do your stuff, turn off, get on with your life, boot it up after next 3 months and everything will still work as expected.

So yeah, as a tool that gets out of your way when you most need it, it is among the best.
Being the #1 of Linux distributions recommended to new users… do I really need to recommend it even more?


Was this review helpful? Yes No
Version: 22.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-07-15
Country: United States
Votes: 26


I started using Linux Mint when Ubuntu switched to Unity. I have tried many other distros. Some I really liked and some not so much, but I always keep going back to Mint. I have installed it on various computers over the years. Every installation was simple and painless. After install everything works without any additional effort. The newest version works as well on my 13 year old laptop as it does on my newest laptop. Can't say that about Windows.

The Cinnamon desktop feels straightforward and makes it easy to find any setting or application. This has made a smooth transition for the people I have recommended it to that are looking for an alternative to Windows, since their computer that still works well is not supported by Windows 11. They feel comfortable quickly and are happy not to need to buy a new computer. It is an excellent choice for anyone that wants to try or switch to Linux. It fits the bill for a beginner, seasoned user and anyone between.

Windows is still installed on my system as a dual boot in case I need to use it. My days of needing to use software that is only available on Windows are becoming rare. Lately I have only been booting into it long enough to get updates.


Was this review helpful? Yes No
Version: 22.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-07-10
Country: United States
Votes: 48


Linux Mint is one of the best and fastest Ubuntu-based Linux distributions available today, especially for users who care deeply about performance and responsiveness. Built on top of Ubuntu, Linux Mint pushes it further by being a stable desktop operating system with sane defaults, a helpful and friendly community and strips away Ubuntu’s missteps and questionable tactics all for an easy-to-use Linux distro for everyone.
One of Linux Mint’s biggest strengths is its own created Cinnamon desktop and custom-made applications. Linux Mint has noticeably fast system responsiveness, fast boot times, and smooth multitasking. Thanks to its long term support release model, users always get great stability and recent enough packages & applications. If the applications aren’t recent enough, flatpack has you covered.

This makes Linux Mint an excellent choice for developers, power users, and Linux enthusiasts who want stability and no surprises.
What's truly impressive is how well Linux Mint performs on low-end and older devices. Systems that usually feel sluggish on other distributions run surprisingly smooth on Linux Mint. Application launch times are quick, desktop animations feel fluid, and overall system latency is minimal. This makes it a blessing for users with limited hardware who still want a modern, fast Linux experience.
Linux Mint also provides a clean installer, sensible defaults, and access to Ubuntu’s vast repository and its own repository as well, giving users both simplicity and flexibility. Linux Mint has continued for years to remain stable and reliable for daily use.
In short, Linux Mint combines Ubuntu’s core and stability with sane defaults, a custom created desktop environment and custom applications. It's a top-tier choice for anyone who wants a blazing-fast Linux distribution that feels smooth, modern, and incredibly responsive.


Was this review helpful? Yes No

See all 1033 reader reviews of Linux Mint...



Copyright © 2001 - 2026 Atea Ataroa Limited. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy policy. Change privacy settings.

Contact, corrections and suggestions: Jesse Smith

Tips: bc1qxes3k2wq3uqzr074tkwwjmwfe63z70gwzfu4lx
lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7ampd3kx2ar0veekzar0wd5xjtnrdakj7tnhv4kxctttdehhwm30d3h82unvwqhhxarpw3jkc7tzw4ex6cfexyfua2nr
86fA3qPTeQtNb2k1vLwEQaAp3XxkvvvXt69gSG5LGunXXikK9koPWZaRQgfFPBPWhMgXjPjccy9LA9xRFchPWQAnPvxh5Le
PayPal.me/distrowPatreon.com/distrowatch