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What is Mageia?

Mageia is a GNU/Linux-based operating system that fully embraces the ideals of Free Software. It is a collaborative effort supported by a nonprofit organization made up of elected contributors who are committed to the project. Mageia not only provides a reliable, secure, and sustainable computing platform but also seeks to cultivate a well-respected community within the free software landscape. As part of the broader GNU/Linux ecosystem, Mageia can be installed as the main operating system on a computer or alongside other systems using dual boot configurations. This community-centric initiative is driven by the nonprofit Mageia.Org, which is comprised of a dedicated team of elected contributors focused on its ongoing development. Mageia is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of users, ranging from those who are trying out GNU/Linux for the first time to experienced developers and system administrators. The software packages included in Mageia are categorized into three separate repositories or media, each determined by the licensing terms governing the individual packages. Ultimately, Mageia stands as a testament to the values of collaboration, accessibility, and user empowerment that are essential within the software community, reinforcing the belief that technology should be available to everyone. By fostering an inclusive environment, Mageia encourages further innovation and participation in the free software movement.

What is Linux Mint?

Linux Mint is a free and open-source Linux operating system developed to provide a reliable, accessible, and customizable desktop computing environment. The distribution is primarily based on Ubuntu Long-Term Support releases and incorporates additional software, configuration tools, and desktop improvements developed by the Linux Mint community. A separate Linux Mint Debian Edition, known as LMDE, provides a similar desktop experience using Debian as its underlying package base. Linux Mint offers three official desktop editions, including Cinnamon for a modern graphical interface, MATE for a traditional desktop experience, and Xfce for lower resource consumption. Its desktop environment provides familiar application menus, taskbars, system settings, file management tools, and customizable themes intended to simplify the transition from Windows and other operating systems. The operating system includes preinstalled applications for web browsing, office documents, spreadsheets, presentations, multimedia playback, and general productivity. Its Software Manager provides a graphical interface for finding, installing, updating, and removing applications from supported repositories and Flatpak sources. Linux Mint's Update Manager centralizes security patches, application updates, kernel management, and other system maintenance activities. Timeshift system snapshots allow users to restore previous operating system configurations when updates or administrative changes cause compatibility or stability problems. Additional features include multimedia codec support, desktop customization, web application management, printer configuration, gaming compatibility, and access to software development tools and programming environments.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Integrations Supported

EnduraData EDpCloud
Ottomatik
StrongDM
Zero Install
fpm

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

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Pricing Information

Free
Free Version

Supported Platforms

Linux

Supported Platforms

Linux

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Mageia

Date Founded

2010

Company Location

France

Company Website

www.mageia.org/en/about/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Linux Mint

Date Founded

2006

Company Location

United States

Company Website

linuxmint.com

Categories and Features

Operating Systems

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Categories and Features

Operating Systems

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