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# Scientific Linux vs Ubuntu Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Scientific Linux** [

3.6/5(16)

](https://www.g2.com/products/scientific-linux/reviews#reviews)

**Ubuntu** [

4.5/5(2,407)

](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Scientific Linux**
No pricing available

**Ubuntu**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Scientific Linux**
Not enough reviews yet

**Ubuntu**
2 months

Based on 158 responses

Return on Investment

**Scientific Linux**
Not enough reviews yet

**Ubuntu**
10 months

Based on 121 responses

Perceived Cost

**Scientific Linux**
Not enough reviews yet

**Ubuntu**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Scientific Linux**
Not enough reviews yet

**Ubuntu**
14%

Pros & Cons

**Scientific Linux**
[
Linux/Ubuntu OS (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/scientific-linux/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1989943&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Design Aesthetics (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/scientific-linux/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2268012&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Updates (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/scientific-linux/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1989944&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Lack of Support (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/scientific-linux/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1989936&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Ubuntu**
[
Ease of Use (334)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1072988&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Linux/Ubuntu OS (299)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1071828&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Compatibility Issues (139)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1072885&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Software (102)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1072475&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Scientific Linux**
Not enough data

**Ubuntu**
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AWS Cloud

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Screenshots

**Scientific Linux**
No screenshot available

**Ubuntu**
 ![Ubuntu screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1477518/Screenshot-2025-06-25-at-11.38.51.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Scientific Linux**

7.7

7.714

**Ubuntu**

9.0

9.01,890

Ease of Use

**Scientific Linux**

6.9

6.915

**Ubuntu**

8.7

8.71,910

Ease of Setup

**Scientific Linux**

6.9

6.96

**Ubuntu**

9.0

9.0925

Ease of Admin

**Scientific Linux**
Not enough data

**Ubuntu**

8.7

8.7652

Quality of Support

**Scientific Linux**

5.7

5.712

**Ubuntu**

8.3

8.31,734

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Scientific Linux**
Not enough data

**Ubuntu**

8.7

8.7571

Product Direction (% positive)

**Scientific Linux**

6.7

6.714

**Ubuntu**

9.1

9.11,787

Features

Cloud Management Platforms[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

51

Functionality

Cloud Consolidation

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

41

Cloud Orchestration

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

43

Cloud Optimization

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

42

Management

Cloud Cost Analytics

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

42

Cloud Security

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

40

Security Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

38

Cloud Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

40

Capacity Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Cloud Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

25

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

25

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

26

Data Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Performance Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Catalog

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multitenancy

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Virtualization[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

97

Performance

Scalability

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

78

Portability

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

74

Data Recovery

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

73

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

OS Integration

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

74

Resource Saving

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

76

Performance Management

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

72

Security

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

74

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

45

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

45

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

46

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

45

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

44

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

45

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Machine Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Server

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

VDI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Machine Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Container Engine[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.1

60

Application Support

Deployment

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

49

Interface support

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

42

Processor support

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

37

Application Support

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

47

System Capability

Self Healing High Availability

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

35

Orchestration

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

41

Scalability

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

39

Security

Automatic Security Updates

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

43

Security updates

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

42

Operating System[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

294

Memory Management - Operating System

RAM management

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

204

App Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Management - Operating System

I/O management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

230

Backup and Recovery - Operating System

Data backup

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

178

Error Detection - Operating System

System operations monitoring

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

191

Additional Functionality

System Updates

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

6

For Developers

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Desktop Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

IoT Operating Systems[Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

42

Security

Access Controls

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

35

Network Security

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

36

Compliance

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

33

Cryptography

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

32

Security Compliance[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.4

51

Generative AI - Security Compliance

Predictive Risk

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

38

Automated Documentation

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

36

Additional Functionality

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Consent Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

PIA/DPIA

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

PCI Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

PCI Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Integrity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Exceptions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Governance, Risk & Compliance[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evidence Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operational Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enterprise Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vendor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal Controls Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Environmental Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

FDA Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Scientific Linux](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0c1a021629f8b397b7178c3e61bcb9a2/scientific-linux.jpg "Scientific Linux")](https://www.g2.com/products/scientific-linux/reviews)

Scientific Linux

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

25.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

25.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

50.0%

[![Ubuntu](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b0cb18835a92aa4bb723c4d488c6400/ubuntu.svg "Ubuntu")](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews)

Ubuntu

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

47.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

19.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

25.0%

47.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

25.0%

33.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

50.0%

19.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Scientific Linux](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0c1a021629f8b397b7178c3e61bcb9a2/scientific-linux.jpg "Scientific Linux")](https://www.g2.com/products/scientific-linux/reviews)
Scientific Linux

Pharmaceuticals

18.8%

Higher Education

12.5%

Food & Beverages

12.5%

Computer Software

12.5%

Recreational Facilities and Services

6.3%

Other

37.5%

[![Ubuntu](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b0cb18835a92aa4bb723c4d488c6400/ubuntu.svg "Ubuntu")](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews)
Ubuntu

Information Technology and Services

26.3%

Computer Software

24.9%

Computer & Network Security

5.5%

Higher Education

3.5%

Internet

2.8%

Other

36.9%

FAQs

## Scientific Linux vs Ubuntu FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Ubuntu vs Scientific Linux?

Ubuntu stands out from Scientific Linux with a higher G2 rating, broader reviewer base, and stronger scores for setup and support.

| [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) | [Scientific Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/scientific-linux/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (2,400 reviews) | 3.6/5 (16 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 9.0 | 6.9 |
| 8.3 | 5.7 |
| Open Source (213 all-time mentions) | Stability (1 all-time mention) |

### How do the pricing models of Ubuntu and Scientific Linux compare?

Ubuntu is considered the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Ubuntu:** Reviewers consistently highlight Ubuntu as a free, open-source operating system that eliminates licensing costs and delivers strong value for both personal and business use.
- **Scientific Linux:** Reviewers note Scientific Linux is also free and open source, but recent reviews mention the lack of ongoing updates and support, reducing its perceived value for secure or mission-critical environments.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers cite Ubuntu's ongoing updates, active community, and stability as key reasons for choosing it over Scientific Linux, especially as Scientific Linux is no longer actively maintained.

### What are the best alternatives to Ubuntu and Scientific Linux?

The top three alternatives to Ubuntu and Scientific Linux are CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows 11.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) | 4.5/5 (2,400 reviews) | — | Free, open source, eliminates licensing costs | Open Source (213 all-time mentions) |
| [Scientific Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/scientific-linux/reviews) | 3.6/5 (16 reviews) | — | Free, open source, but no longer maintained | Stability (1 all-time mention) |
| [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) | 4.4/5 (425 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Enterprise-grade stability and compatibility |
| [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) | 4.6/5 (977 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Strong support and security features |
| [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4,322 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Broad compatibility and user-friendly interface |

### Which Operating System features should I prioritize when comparing Ubuntu and Scientific Linux?

Buyers comparing Ubuntu and Scientific Linux should prioritize security features, update and support lifecycle, ease of setup, software compatibility, and community support.

- **Security features:** Ubuntu (76 all-time mentions), Scientific Linux (1 all-time mention)
- **Update and support lifecycle:** Ubuntu (Regular Updates, 96 all-time mentions), Scientific Linux (recent reviews note lack of ongoing updates)
- **Ease of setup:** Ubuntu (9.0), Scientific Linux (6.9)
- **Software compatibility:** Ubuntu (Limited Software, 104 all-time mentions), Scientific Linux (recent reviews highlight compatibility with scientific and RHEL-based software, but note challenges with updates)
- **Community support:** Ubuntu (strong community support cited in recent reviews), Scientific Linux (recent reviews note a small, less active community)

### What are the pros and cons of Ubuntu vs Scientific Linux?

Ubuntu's headline strength is its open-source flexibility and active support, while Scientific Linux is valued for stability in scientific environments but faces trade-offs due to discontinued updates.

- **Ubuntu strengths:** Open Source (213 all-time mentions), Speed/Performance (179), Reliability (135), Customization/Personalization (104), Regular Updates (96), Security Features (76), Easy Management (31)
- **Ubuntu trade-offs:** Limited Software (104), Update Issues (63), Installation Difficulties (53), Limited Gaming (42), Poor UI/UX (30), App Incompatibility (22)
- **Scientific Linux strengths:** Stability (1), Security/Safety (1), Compatibility with scientific and RHEL-based software (recent reviews)
- **Scientific Linux trade-offs:** Lack of Support (1), Slow Updates (2), Update Issues (1), No longer maintained (recent reviews), Difficult setup for non-experts (recent reviews)

### Is Ubuntu or Scientific Linux better for small businesses?

Ubuntu is the better fit for small businesses, supported by reviewer sentiment and ongoing updates.

- **Ubuntu:** Reviewers highlight Ubuntu's free licensing, ease of setup, stability, and strong community support as key benefits for small-business environments.
- **Scientific Linux:** Reviewers note Scientific Linux is free and stable but emphasize its discontinued support and smaller community, making it less suitable for small businesses needing ongoing updates and security.

### Which Operating System platform has better integrations?

Ubuntu is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing more third-party tool compatibility.

- **Ubuntu:** GIMP (13 all-time mentions), GitHub (5), Wireshark (3)
- **Scientific Linux:** Reviewers mention compatibility with RHEL-based software and scientific tools, but no specific third-party integrations are cited in recent reviews.

### How do Ubuntu and Scientific Linux compare on customer support?

Ubuntu outperforms Scientific Linux on Quality of Support by a margin of 2.6 points (8.3 vs 5.7), a material difference.

- **Ubuntu:** Reviewers consistently praise Ubuntu's extensive community support, comprehensive documentation, and responsive help channels.
- **Scientific Linux:** Reviewers note that support is limited due to the project's discontinuation, with only a small community remaining active.

### Which is easier to implement, Ubuntu or Scientific Linux?

Ubuntu is easier to implement than Scientific Linux, with a 2.1-point advantage in Ease of Setup (9.0 vs 6.9).

- **Ubuntu:** Reviewers describe Ubuntu as easy to install, with straightforward setup processes and abundant online resources for troubleshooting.
- **Scientific Linux:** Reviewers report that Scientific Linux requires more technical expertise to set up, and the lack of ongoing updates and a smaller community make implementation more challenging.

Alternatives

**Scientific Linux Alternatives**

 ![CentOS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565579/centos.svg "CentOS")

[
CentOS
](/products/centos/reviews)

 ![Fedora](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565578/fedora.svg "Fedora")

[
Fedora
](/products/fedora/reviews)

 ![Linux Mint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3146bdd0defa39278b58727400f0a807/linux-mint.jpg "Linux Mint")

[
Linux Mint
](/products/linux-mint/reviews)

 ![Debian](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d8ee572841e069ed16147ca23a2b9144/debian.jpg "Debian")

[
Debian
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