Linux Mint 19 Release date

The latest release is Linux Mint 20.1 "Ulyssa", released on 8 January 2021. As an LTS release, it will be supported until 2025.

1. How long will Linux Mint 19.3 be supported?
2. Is Linux Mint discontinued?
3. What version of Ubuntu is Mint 19?
4. What is Linux Mint 19.3 based on?
5. How long will Linux Mint 18 be supported?
6. Which Linux Mint version is best?
7. Is Windows 10 better than Linux Mint?
8. Does Linux Mint need antivirus?
9. Why is Linux Mint so popular?
10. Which is faster Mint or Ubuntu?
11. Which Linux is best for old laptop?
12. How often is Linux Mint updated?

How long will Linux Mint 19.3 be supported?

Linux Mint 19.3 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2023. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop experience more comfortable.

Is Linux Mint discontinued?

Beginning with the release of Linux Mint 19, the KDE edition was officially discontinued; however, the KDE 17. x and 18. x releases will continue to be supported until 2019 and 2021, respectively.

What version of Ubuntu is Mint 19?

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What is Linux Mint 19.3 based on?

Linux Mint 19.3 is based on Ubuntu 18.04.

How long will Linux Mint 18 be supported?

The previous version of Linux Mint is 18.3. This version and also 18.2, 18.1 and 18, are based on Ubuntu Xenial Xerus (16.04 LTS with release date April 21, 2016)) and thus have support until April 2021.

Which Linux Mint version is best?

Linux Mint comes in 3 different flavours, each featuring a different desktop environment. The most popular version of Linux Mint is the Cinnamon edition. Cinnamon is primarily developed for and by Linux Mint. It is slick, beautiful, and full of new features.

Is Windows 10 better than Linux Mint?

It appears to show that Linux Mint is a fraction faster than Windows 10 when run on the same low-end machine, launching (mostly) the same apps. Both the speed tests and the resulting infographic were conducted by DXM Tech Support, an Australian-based IT support company with an interest in Linux.

Does Linux Mint need antivirus?

+1 for there is no need to install an antivirus or anti-malware software in your Linux Mint system. Assuming you had a working antivirus software in MS Windows, then your files that you copy or share from that system into your Linux system should be okay.

Why is Linux Mint so popular?

Linux Mint has been hailed by many as the better operating system to use when compared to its parent distro and has also managed to maintain its position on distrowatch as the OS with the 3rd most popular hits in the past 1 year.

Which is faster Mint or Ubuntu?

Mint may seem a little quicker in use day to day, but on older hardware, it will definitely feel faster, whereas Ubuntu appears to run slower the older the machine gets. Linux Mint gets faster still when running MATE, as does Ubuntu.

Which Linux is best for old laptop?

Best Lightweight Linux distros for old laptops and desktops

• Lubuntu.
• Peppermint. ...
• Linux Mint Xfce. ...
• Xubuntu. Support for 32-bit systems: Yes. ...
• Zorin OS Lite. Support for 32-bit systems: Yes. ...
• Ubuntu MATE. Support for 32-bit systems: Yes. ...
• Slax. Support for 32-bit systems: Yes. ...
• Q4OS. Support for 32-bit systems: Yes. ...

How often is Linux Mint updated?

A new version of Linux Mint is released every 6 months.