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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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CentOS
Star Rating
(405)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CentOSLinux Mint
Star Rating
(178)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Linux MintSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that CentOS excels in RAM management, providing a stable environment for server applications, while Linux Mint is praised for its user-friendly interface that simplifies memory management for desktop users.
- Reviewers mention that CentOS offers robust I/O management, making it a preferred choice for enterprise-level applications, whereas Linux Mint is noted for its seamless device management, allowing users to easily connect and manage peripherals.
- G2 users highlight that CentOS has a strong backup and recovery system, particularly with its integration of tools like Bacula, which is essential for businesses, while Linux Mint users appreciate the simplicity of its built-in backup tool, Timeshift, which is ideal for personal use.
- Users on G2 report that CentOS provides excellent system operations monitoring capabilities, which are crucial for maintaining server health, while Linux Mint is recognized for its ease of use in monitoring system performance through its user-friendly interface.
- Reviewers say that CentOS's quality of support is slightly lower than Linux Mint's, with CentOS users often relying on community forums, while Linux Mint users report a more responsive support experience, particularly for desktop-related queries.
- Users say that while both CentOS and Linux Mint have similar star ratings, the product direction for CentOS is viewed as more focused on enterprise needs, whereas Linux Mint is seen as more adaptable to the evolving needs of small businesses and individual users.
Pricing
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CentOS
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CentOS
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
327
8.9
141
Ease of Use
8.5
328
9.0
140
Ease of Setup
8.5
205
9.1
58
Ease of Admin
8.5
197
8.7
37
Quality of Support
8.1
272
8.2
133
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
154
8.2
34
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
308
8.1
136
Features by Category
Memory Management - Operating System
8.7
13
9.3
15
Device Management - Operating System
8.3
12
8.9
14
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
8.2
12
7.2
13
Error Detection - Operating System
8.5
12
7.4
14
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CentOS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Linux Mint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
30.6%
Computer Software
15.5%
Computer & Network Security
6.0%
Telecommunications
3.9%
Internet
3.4%
Other
40.7%
Information Technology and Services
26.3%
Computer Software
21.6%
Computer & Network Security
5.8%
Newspapers
4.7%
Consumer Goods
4.7%
Other
36.8%
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Discussions
how to improve the customization of repositories?
1 Comment
AM
use a command like this:
tcpdump -c 12 -i enp0s3 | grep "string search"
You capture the traffic according to the filter set example: http, wget...Read more
How can I acheive client isolation ?
1 Comment
RR
When I was learning about client isolation I found this web article very helpful. I hope it will help you.
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Where did you go to learn how to use CentOS?
1 Comment
AG
At my first job organization.
Some learning forums like stackexchange, tldp, the Linux Foundation etc...,
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Is Linux Mint still supported?
2 Comments
VP
Very well, It supports older hardware as well as newer. Pleasant experience while coding...Read more
how can i make partitions of my hard drive ?
1 Comment
SR
Yes, you can do it. sending you a link please check...Read more
Virtual box
1 Comment
DC
Are you sure that it is Linux Mint defect and you were able to install it correctly? That might not be specific to Linux Mint. It is based on Debian, did you...Read more
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