Ubuntu vs Linux Mint Desktop Versions

1. What's better Ubuntu or Linux Mint?
2. Is Linux Mint and Ubuntu same?
3. Which version of Ubuntu is Linux Mint based on?
4. Which version of Linux Mint is best?
5. Does Linux Mint need antivirus?
6. Is Ubuntu faster than Linux Mint?
7. Is Linux Mint a good operating system?
8. Is Ubuntu better than Linux?
9. Is Pop OS better than Ubuntu?
10. How long will Linux Mint 18 be supported?
11. Is Windows 10 better than Linux Mint?
12. Which Linux is best for beginners?

What's better Ubuntu or Linux Mint?

Performance. If you have a comparatively new machine, the difference between Ubuntu and Linux Mint may not be that discernable. 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.

Is Linux Mint and Ubuntu same?

In Linux Mint, the distribution is based on Ubuntu while in Ubuntu the distribution is based on Debian. Also, the Linux Mint is developed and distributed by the Linux Mint Community, while Ubuntu is developed and distributed by Canonical Ltd.

Which version of Ubuntu is Linux Mint based on?

Linux Mint 2.0 was based on Ubuntu 6.10, using Ubuntu's package repositories and using it as a codebase. It then followed its own codebase, building each release from the previous one, but continuing to use the package repositories of the latest Ubuntu release.

Which version of Linux Mint is best?

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.

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.

Is Ubuntu faster than Linux Mint?

Software Manager: faster, sleeker, lighter

Of course, things have improved over the years but even with Ubuntu 20.04, on board, you will often notice it loading up slow or freezing when updating/installing an app. On the other hand, Linux Mint's Software Manager is lighter and quicker.

Is Linux Mint a good operating system?

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.

Is Ubuntu better than Linux?

Linux is based on the Linux kernel, whereas Ubuntu is based on the Linux system and is one project or distribution. Linux is secure, and most of the Linux distributions do not need anti-virus to install, whereas Ubuntu, a desktop-based operating system, is super-secure among Linux distributions.

Is Pop OS better than Ubuntu?

Yes, Pop!_ OS has been designed with vibrant colors, a flat theme, and a clean desktop environment, but we created it to do so much more than just look pretty. (Although it does look very pretty.) To call it a re-skinned Ubuntu brushes over all of the features and quality-of-life improvements that Pop!

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.

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.

Which Linux is best for beginners?

Best Linux Distros for Beginners

1. Ubuntu. Easy to use. ...
2. Linux Mint. Familiar user interface with Windows. ...
3. Zorin OS. Windows-like user interface. ...
4. Elementary OS. macOS inspired user interface. ...
5. Linux Lite. Windows-like user interface. ...
6. Manjaro Linux. Not an Ubuntu-based distribution. ...
7. Pop!_ OS. ...
8. Peppermint OS. Lightweight Linux distribution.