Tech riderRev. 23 Sept 2026
Linux Mint
- 1Runs onLinux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Device typesdesktop computers, laptop computers
- 4Support lifecycleLTS releases are supported for 5 years; Linux Mint 22.3 is supported until April 2029.
- 5Built-in managementUpdate Manager; centralized software updates
- 6App compatibilitySoftware manager; access to software packages; dual-boot installation alongside Windows
- 7Deployment modelsInstallation on desktop and laptop computers; live USB
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: linuxmint.com
Overview
Linux Mint is ranked #26 of 45 in operating systems on Specifiction. It runs on Linux.
Compared on operating systems
- Free plan
- Yeslinuxmint.com
- Device types
- desktop computers, laptop computerslinuxmint.com
- Support lifecycle
- LTS releases are supported for 5 years; Linux Mint 22.3 is supported until April 2029.linuxmint.com
- Built-in management
- Update Manager; centralized software updateslinuxmint.com
- App compatibility
- Software manager; access to software packages; dual-boot installation alongside Windowslinuxmint.com
- Deployment models
- Installation on desktop and laptop computers; live USBlinuxmint.com
Company
- Founded
- 2006linuxmint.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Operating Systems in 2026#26 of 45
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Sources
- linuxmint.com· checked 28 Sept 2026