Linux Mint

Spec sheet

Product

Linux Mint is a free Linux-based operating system for desktop and laptop computers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Intended users

The project describes Linux Mint as designed to be comfortable and easy to use for individuals while also powerful and configurable.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Privacy

The project says it aims to gather as little personal data as possible, ideally none in most cases.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Support

The project provides installation, user, troubleshooting, translation, and developer guides, and directs new Linux users to its forums.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Founded

2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · linuxmint.com

Business use

Linux Mint says it can be used for commercial purposes and offers LTS releases supported for five years.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Drivers

Proprietary drivers such as ATI or Nvidia drivers are not installed by default, though the FAQ says they are easy to install.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Editions

Linux Mint 22.3 is offered in Cinnamon, Xfce, and MATE editions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Foundations

Linux Mint is based on Debian and Ubuntu and provides access to software packages through its software manager.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Gaming

The site says users can access more than 7,800 games with Steam and install Heroic Games Launcher or Lutris.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Graphics

The site highlights Blender, Gimp, and Inkscape for 3D work, image editing, and vector graphics.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Hardware requirements

The stated minimums are 2GB RAM, 20GB disk space, and 1024×768 resolution; 4GB RAM and 100GB disk space are recommended.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Included apps

The system comes equipped with commonly needed applications, including LibreOffice, Firefox, and multimedia apps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Open source

Linux Mint says almost all of its components are open source and its own software is licensed under the GPL.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Updates and reliability

The project attributes safety and reliability to conservative software updates, its Update Manager, and Linux architecture.Read 11 Oct 2026 · linuxmint.com

Plans and prices

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