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4.7 out of 5 stars

Ratings and Reviews 1 Rating

Total 4 out of 5 stars
ease 4 out of 5 stars
features 4 out of 5 stars
design 4 out of 5 stars

Ratings and Reviews 3 Ratings

Total 4.5 out of 5 stars
ease 4.5 out of 5 stars
features 4.5 out of 5 stars
design 4.5 out of 5 stars
support 4.5 out of 5 stars

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What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a free and open-source Linux operating system developed by Canonical and the global Ubuntu community for desktop computing, software development, enterprise servers, and cloud infrastructure. Built on Debian, the distribution combines an extensive software ecosystem with graphical administration tools, predictable releases, and support for a wide range of hardware. Ubuntu Desktop provides the GNOME desktop environment, including an application launcher, file manager, system settings, notification controls, and customizable workspace features. Users can install applications for web browsing, document editing, multimedia production, gaming, programming, and artificial intelligence development. Its APT package management system supports software installation, dependency management, security patches, and system updates, while Snap provides an additional application packaging and distribution framework. Ubuntu releases updated versions every six months, with Long-Term Support editions published every two years for users who prioritize stability and extended maintenance. Standard LTS releases receive five years of security maintenance, while Ubuntu Pro provides additional security coverage, compliance tools, and optional enterprise support. Ubuntu Server enables organizations to deploy web applications, databases, file servers, virtual machines, containers, and Kubernetes clusters across physical and virtual infrastructure. Canonical provides optimized Ubuntu images for AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and other public cloud environments to simplify application deployment and infrastructure management. Security and administration features include disk encryption, AppArmor access controls, firewall configuration, automatic security updates, Kernel Livepatch through Ubuntu Pro, and centralized device management with Landscape.

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

Ottomatik
StrongDM
Zero Install
fpm
BudgetVM
Budgie Clipboard Manager
Catalogic DPX
Citus
Clockwork
Cyrus IMAP
F5 NGINX App Protect
IP HOST
Kuma
Muon SSH Terminal
New Relic
OpenReplay
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Scratch
SkySilk
Webdock

Integrations Supported

Ottomatik
StrongDM
Zero Install
fpm

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

Free
Open source
Free Version

Pricing Information

Free
Free Version

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac

Supported Platforms

Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Ubuntu

Date Founded

2004

Company Location

United States

Company Website

ubuntu.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Linux Mint

Date Founded

2006

Company Location

United States

Company Website

linuxmint.com

Categories and Features

Operating Systems

Not specified

Categories and Features

Operating Systems

Not specified

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