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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.



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Linux Mint Summary
Distribution Linux Mint
Home Page https://linuxmint.com/
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Recent Related News and Releases
  Releases announcements with download links and checksums:
 • 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
 • 2023-09-27: Distribution Release: Linux Mint 6 "LMDE"
 • 2023-09-13: Development Release: Linux Mint 6 Beta "LMDE"
 • 2023-07-16: Distribution Release: Linux Mint 21.2
 • 2023-06-21: Development Release: Linux Mint 21.2 Beta
 • 2022-12-20: Distribution Release: Linux Mint 21.1
 • 2022-12-06: Development Release: Linux Mint 21.1 Beta
 • More Mint releases...

  Headlines:
 • 2025-03-01 Mint warns of upcoming Firefox issue
 • 2024-11-03 Mint partners with Framework
 • 2024-09-30 Mint updates its look and package management tools
 • 2024-09-12 Mint addresses unmaintained APT utilities
 • 2024-06-03 Mint's software centre to filter unverified Flatpaks
 • 2024-04-30 Mint plans Flatpak handling changes, promotes independent XApps
 • 2024-04-09 Linux Mint testing new package repository mirrors
 • 2024-04-01 Linux Mint 22 to ship HWE kernel and PipeWire
 • 2024-03-05 Mint plans to replace HexChat with a custom application
 • 2024-01-31 Mint publishes fixes and warning about Wayland sessions
 • More Mint headlines...

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  • 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.
Feature 22.1
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6-LMDE
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21.3
virginia
Release Date 2025-01-15 2023-09-27 2024-01-10
End Of Life     2027-04
Price (US$) Free Free Free
Image Size (MB) 2800-3000 2500-2600 2800-3000
Free Download ISO ISO ISO
Installation Graphical Graphical Graphical
Default Desktop Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce Cinnamon Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce
Package Management DEB, Flatpak DEB, Flatpak DEB, Flatpak
Release Model Fixed Fixed Fixed
Office Suite LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice
Processor Architecture x86_64 i686, x86_64 x86_64
Init Software systemd systemd systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS
Multilingual Yes Yes Yes
Asian Language Support      
Full Package List 22.1 6-lmde 21.3
abiword (3.0.6) -- -- --
alsa-lib (1.2.13) 1.2.11 1.2.8 1.2.6
amdgpu (23.0.0) 23.0.0 23.0.0 22.0.0
bash (5.2.37) 5.2.21 5.2.15 5.1
bind (9.20.6) -- -- --
chromium (134.0.6998.88) -- -- --
cups (2.4.11) 2.4.7 2.4.2 2.4.1
dhcp (4.4.3-P1) 4.4.3-P1 4.4.3-P1 4.4.1
e2fsprogs (1.47.2) 1.47.0 1.47.0 1.46.5
firefox (136.0.2) 134.0 117.0.1 121.0
freetype (2.13.3) 2.13.2 2.12.1 2.11.1
gcc (14.2.0) 13.3.0 12.2.0 11.2.0
gimp (3.0.0) -- -- --
glibc (2.41) 2.39 2.36 2.35
gnome-shell (48.0) -- -- --
gnucash (5.10) -- -- --
gnumeric (1.12.59) -- -- --
grub (2.12) 2.12 2.06 2.06
gtk (4.18.2) 4.14.2 4.8.3 3.24.33
httpd (2.4.63) -- -- --
inkscape (1.4) -- -- --
k3b (24.12.3) -- -- --
kmod (34.1) 31 30 29
krita (5.2.9) -- -- --
LibreOffice (25.2.1) 24.2.7 7.4.7 7.3.7
linux (6.13.7) 6.8 6.1.52 5.15
lxpanel (0.10.1) -- -- --
mariadb (11.6.2) -- -- --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) 1.26.2 1.26.0 1.26.0
mesa (25.0.1) 24.0.9 22.3.6 23.0.4
mysql (9.2.0) -- -- --
nautilus (48.0) -- -- --
NVIDIA (570.124.04) -- -- --
openbox (3.6.1) -- -- --
openjdk (23.0.2) -- 17.0.8 11.0.21
openssh (9.9p2) 9.6p1 9.2p1 8.9p1
openssl (3.4.1) 3.0.13 3.0.9 3.0.2
perl (5.40.1) 5.38.2 5.36.0 5.34.0
php (8.4.5) -- -- --
plasma-desktop (6.3.3) -- -- --
postfix (3.10.1) -- -- --
postgresql (17.4) -- -- --
Python (3.13.2) 3.12.3 3.11.2 3.10.6
qt (6.8.2) 5.15.13 5.15.8 5.15.3
samba (4.22.0) 4.19.5 4.17.10 4.15.13
systemd (257.4) 255.4 252.12 249.11
thunderbird (136.0.1) 128.5.2 102.15.1 115.6.0
vim (9.1) 9.1 9.0 8.2
vlc (3.0.21) -- -- --
wayland (1.23.1) -- -- --
xfdesktop (4.20.1) 4.18.1 -- 4.18.1
xorg-server (21.1.16) 21.1.12 21.1.7 21.1.4


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Version: 22.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-17
Votes: 19


I have been using Linux Mint since the end of support for Windows 7.
I think it is one of the best Operating systems out there.
Since I first installed Linux Mint, I have had no issues whatsoever with this Operating system since that day I installed it.
Anyone who does not want to buy a new computer when the end of life for Windows 10 occurs later this year, just install Linux Mint on that computer and carry on, you will not regret doing that in any way.
I have had this Operating System on 2 Desktop computers and 2 Laptops


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Version: 6-LMDE
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-16
Votes: 3


This is a review update. I was forced to switch my distro from a regular version of Mint, after a kernel update which crashed my computer. The Mint community / organization was unable to help me, so I swallowed hard and started fresh, by installing LMDE-6, which I, (rightly or wrongly), considered to be a non-Mint-Mint, if you get what I mean. Anyway, I have been using LMDE-6 for quite a while (more than a year?) and it has been perfect...never had a hiccup or a fart at any time. I will stick with this distro forever, or until (heaven forbid) something goes wrong, like before. Bottom line...I endorse LMDE-6 wholeheartedly.


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Version: 22.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-13
Votes: 13


Linux Mint 22.1 has really won me over. Here are some highlights that I particularly enjoyed:

Installation:
The installation process was a breeze—no drama, just a few clicks, and everything was set up. It's exactly how it should be.

Cinnamon Desktop:
The Cinnamon desktop might not be the most exciting, but that's what makes it great. There's no steep learning curve, and it works just as I expect. The X-Apps have that old-school feel, which I really appreciate. No surprises, just solid and reliable performance.

Software Manager and Flatpak Integration:
The Software Manager is well-designed. Flatpak integration is a big plus, even though you have to manually enable unverified Flatpaks, which then show up at the bottom of search results. It's a minor inconvenience for the flexibility it offers.

System Snapshotting:
Being able to create system snapshots is fantastic. If something goes wrong, I can easily revert to a previous state. It's a great safety net.

Update Manager:
The Update Manager is clear and easy to use. No clutter, just the important info at a glance. Just what I need.

Overall Impression:
Linux Mint 22.1 does exactly what it's supposed to. It lets me work without interruptions or ads. No annoying prompts, just a quiet and reliable companion.


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