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# Linux Mint

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> Linux Mint is an operating system built on Ubuntu and Debian projects that helps businesses run a variety of free and open-source applications. The system comes as an ISO file, which can be installed via a live DVD without formatting the PC.

Features of Linux Mint include memory management, system updates, data capturing and more. It enables software developers to install additional software by adding a source code in etc directory. Additionally, it allows administrators to streamline system booting operations, monitor networking ports and distribute codes to software developers.

Linux Mint provides several pre-installed applications such as HexChat, Thunderbird, LibreOffice, Transmission, Pidgin, Firefox, VLC media player and more. It is available to users for free and support is extended via phone, email, documentation and other online measures.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 52 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 52 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Linux Mark Institute
- **Founded**: 2006

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**:  (Free version available)
- **Pricing Details**: Linux Mint is available to users for free.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Linux (Desktop), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Memory Management
- System Updates
- User Interface

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Operating Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4417/operating-systems/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Windows 11](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/351997/windows-11) — 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
2. [Android 11](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/221143/android-11) — 4.6/5 (121 reviews)
3. [Ubuntu](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/221125/ubuntu) — 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
4. [MacOS Big Sur](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/221185/macos-big-sur) — 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
5. [iOS14](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/221137/ios14) — 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Personal Customization 110%" — 5.0/5

> **Michayla** | *22 May 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Everything\! Literally. I was blown away whenever it was first introduced to me, obsessed ever since that day, basically\!\!
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> **Cons**: Nothing foul to say, honestly. There isn’t one complaint I have, to this very day\!

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### "Great for rookies" — 5.0/5

> **James** | *28 October 2024* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: Great for rookies to Linux, you just slap it onto a thumb drive and you can easily boot into it, installation is just a simple double click of an icon on the dashboard and maybe a little bit of meddling if you want to dual boot
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> **Cons**: It can be a little too user-friendly, so it's not best used for individuals who are far more experienced with Linux

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### "Open source operating system." — 4.0/5

> **Brian** | *11 April 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
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> **Pros**: Linux mint is user friendly and has most common tools Linux users use. It has a community that provides support and it's also open source.
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> **Cons**: Less popular meaning less compatibility with certain softwares and hardwares.

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### "Linux Mint Experience" — 5.0/5

> **Soumik** | *20 October 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: It's easy to use and easy to do simple tasks.
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> **Cons**: Some softwares are not available for Linux .
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> Good experience with Linux mint and also got lots of help from Linux mint community posts and Ubuntu community posts.

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### "Excellent functionality and ease for the price (Free\!)" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *29 March 2023* | Broadcast Media | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Well, "Free" would be the number one item that I like the most, but a close second is the ability to do 90% of what I do on a Windows/Mac using about half the memory/disk/processor power.
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> **Cons**: There are just a small handful of software programs I need to use for my work, and Mint (or most Linux variants) just don't have compatible software.
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> Many years ago, I installed RedHat on one of my systems which, at the time, was a bit of a hassle getting the OS and hardware to work together and the GUI working.  It didn't all that great for me, so stopped using it.  15 years later, my brother tells me how he installed Mint on his laptop (for virus protection and privacy concerns), and I am much more versed with computers than he is, so I tried it myself and was surprised at how easy it was to install (with a little computer experience) and how well it did with so many applications (free applications too).  I still need a Windows or Apple for my work for specific software needs, but I've installed it on an Old Windows computer that has little memory and little disk space and it runs just fine for a daily web-surfing and personal emailing system.

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