# Linux Mint Reviews **Vendor:** Linux Mark Institute **Category:** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 189 ## About Linux Mint Linux Mint is a community-driven Linux distribution that aims to provide a modern, elegant, and comfortable operating system that is both powerful and easy to use. Based on Ubuntu and Debian, it offers full multimedia support out of the box and comes bundled with a variety of free and open-source applications. The default desktop environment is Cinnamon, developed by the Linux Mint team, with MATE and Xfce available as alternatives. Linux Mint is available for x86-64 systems. Key Features and Functionality: - User-Friendly Interface: Linux Mint features the Cinnamon desktop environment, which combines modern design with traditional desktop elements, providing an intuitive and familiar user experience. - Comprehensive Software Suite: Pre-installed applications include LibreOffice for office productivity, Firefox for web browsing, Thunderbird for email management, and VLC media player for multimedia playback. - Multimedia Support: Out-of-the-box support for various multimedia formats, including MP3, MP4, and DVD playback, ensuring users can enjoy their media without additional configurations. - Software Management: The Software Manager allows easy installation and management of thousands of applications, while the Update Manager ensures the system remains secure and up-to-date. - Customization and Flexibility: Users can personalize their desktop with various themes, applets, and extensions, tailoring the system to their preferences. Primary Value and User Solutions: Linux Mint addresses the need for a user-friendly and fully functional operating system that caters to both beginners and experienced users. By providing a stable and secure environment with comprehensive multimedia support and a rich set of pre-installed applications, it eliminates the need for extensive post-installation configurations. Its commitment to simplicity and ease of use makes it an ideal choice for those transitioning from other operating systems or seeking a reliable Linux experience. ## Linux Mint Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users love the **user-friendly interface** of Linux Mint, making it ideal for both new and experienced users. (11 reviews) - Users appreciate the **easy setup and reliability** of Linux Mint, which suits both new and experienced users. (9 reviews) - Users highlight the **exceptional stability** of Linux Mint, enjoying seamless performance on both old and new hardware. (9 reviews) - Users commend Linux Mint for its **speed and performance** , experiencing smooth operation even on older hardware. (8 reviews) - Users find Linux Mint remarkably **easy to use** , especially those transitioning from Windows, enjoying its familiar interface. (7 reviews) - Users value the **lightweight size** of Linux Mint, enhancing performance on older devices and ensuring smooth operation. (7 reviews) - Community Support (6 reviews) - Users value the **regular updates** of Linux Mint, ensuring a reliable and secure experience for professional use. (6 reviews) - Reliability (6 reviews) - Users appreciate the **great compatibility** of Linux Mint, making transitions from Windows smooth and user-friendly. (5 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users experience **driver issues** requiring additional setup, leading to frustrations with hardware compatibility and software updates. (4 reviews) - Users note a **limited app selection** in Linux Mint, making it necessary to seek workarounds for some software. (4 reviews) - Users find the **software manager limited** , which hinders easier app installations compared to other systems. (3 reviews) - Users find the **outdated technology** in Linux Mint limits access to the latest features and packages. (3 reviews) - Users find the **slow updates** in Linux Mint can be frustrating, impacting access to new features and hardware support. (3 reviews) - Users find the **unfriendly interface** of Linux Mint complicates navigation and makes the user experience less straightforward. (3 reviews) - Users find the **usage difficulty** of Linux Mint can hinder the experience, especially for non-professional users. (3 reviews) - Users note **limited customization** options in Linux Mint, suggesting it's better suited for beginners rather than advanced users. (2 reviews) - Poor UI/UX (2 reviews) - Compatibility Issues (1 reviews) ## Linux Mint Reviews ### 1. A worthy alternative to Ubuntu Operating System **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Mandar P. | Software Engineering Intern - EDG, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 22, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** - A UI with the taskbar that is similar to Windows and a good community support from a group of OS developers who actually listen to user's feedback. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** - Always behind its mother OS i.e ubuntu by at least one-two iterations. Not for impatient souls who want to try out new features as they are being released for linux kernels. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** - A good comforting OS for developers who finds solace in Windows-like UI but also need development capabilities of Linux. Its a child OS of Ubuntu family, hence has a good support for number of applications required for development. ### 2. Easiest operating system **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Aravind N. | S, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 11, 2022 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** It's run on a minimal resources yet it's too fast **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** It's not user friendly. Beginner might find it tuf and there is not much software repository available. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Even my oldest computer is running like a new one. It gives a new life ### 3. Light Linux Distribution **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Carlos R. | Software engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 13, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Desktop versions available, cinnamon and lxde on the website before downloading, desktop installed native to the system, constant updates and deb package available. It uses few resources version lxde for heavy work, compatible with Ubuntu software and documentation by Internet. Automatic software download manager and password deposit. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Updates by manager automatic updates, update priority mount new version on my version without testing before by me. Incompatible with old AMD video driver. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Download the desktop version that best suits your needs, search the official website. Control updates and run software. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Use maximum PC performance with low system resources, important security updates, free of viruses and open source to run your own applications with the system core. Control user security and not steal data with encryption main disk and ext4 partition. ### 4. Stability, Light weight and Complete OS for everyone **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 17, 2022 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Linux Mint is built on the topof Ubuntu so everyone won't miss out features that Ubuntu offers. (ex : ubuntu repos). The cinnamon edition fullfills the disadvantage of that Ubuntu had with gnome. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Not a big con but it blocks snap packages by default. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** It is less resource hungry than ubuntu. Its free unlike windows. So not only developers benifit from less resource hungry but also don't have invest money on OS. The cinnamon is perfect. I could develop programs easily on low end computer. Its more productive. ### 5. Linux mint is user friendly linux distrubution **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 17, 2022 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** The interface is the best. It has a beautiful interface. system performance is also good. Its based on debian so all debian packages can be easily installed.its safe and reliable. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Linux mint size is too large . You cannot run ot on a bit old machine. There is no personal package archive its better if they add personal package archive in the package. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Its providing full multimedia support and extremely easy to use. So i use it for multi media task and i also use it for devops tools practices. And sometimes i also use it for local server build. ### 6. Good light weight **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sagar P. | R & D Engineer (Dev lead), Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 25, 2022 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** fast boot and lightweight. Most drives comes pre installed. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** buggy , many times errors during app install, update etc **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** i am trying this on my system for personal use , where I needed a preloaded light weight linux environment ### 7. Great OS for Beginners **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Junaid Z. | S, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 24, 2022 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Access over several process of system upyo root level. Multi tasking is 2ay more easy due to clean system Its always virus protected **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Start up time is very long Cannot get it to stand by and have to shut down each time **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Servers for different prohects are handled single time and in threaded view ### 8. The best distribution for end users and developers **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jose Manuel O. | Sofware engineer, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 28, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** I would highlight the ease of use when working with different desktops and having a different configuration for each one of them. Each version that they launch improves performance both in terms of consumption of memory and CPU resources and usability of the different tools both for end-user and developers. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Sometimes the updates of some packages fail and you have to rerun the commands to update the repositories. In any case, it is something that has been improved in the different versions and there is a lot of stability in this regard. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** It is a distribution that I highly recommend for end-users as it provides an easy-to-use interface, and you can install most applications with open-source support. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Linux Mint could help organizations working with free software to test different applications and tools that can complement the work of a developer or system administrator. The main benefits are related to cost savings and improving the maintainability of the operating system in order to have the packages updated in the latest version. ### 9. Best in every way for developers. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 17, 2022 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** I would say everything....i would love to suggest everyone who wants a simpler environment and also who is just focussed on development. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** It's UI is way too simple and old school but if you don't want any mess you can go for it. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Go for it.....bestttt **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I have realized it is way too simple to use and you can cope up with everything you want. ### 10. linux mint xfce Easy installation & Low Memory Usage **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shaif Uddin A. | Senior Officer, IT, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 29, 2022 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Its good for old PC, I used Linux mint xfce, easy to install & customization. Good community Support **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Too much System updates can lead the system to being unstable **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I used linux mint in my old desktop for web developing job ### 11. Fantastic distribution that has come a long way **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 14, 2022 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** It's a very polished distribution with lots of great features. The design is clean, speed seems suitable so far in my use at home and for some software development work. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** I've heard of security issues, but I'm sure they've worked through a lot of it. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I use it for personal use as a windows alterntive, as well as for some software development. It helps me be more productive with it's easy package manager, so things like that help me do more actual work instead of setup. ### 12. Linux operating system **Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jesus M. | Office Director, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 30, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** I like lightweight xfce desktop and various compatible add-ons for Mint, built-in software during install, and tested automatic security updates. Stable and search files within system. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Mint gets slow with time of use on PC, takes time to open files, programs and crashes my system, high consumption of RAM and cannot be optimized automatically without applying code or clean installation. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Download xfce desktop for low-resource PC, another desktop version for a better view. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Development of software and security on PC, virus-free system and Kernel compatible with Ubuntu and Debian, package, well-known repositories on the list and maximum use of PC. ### 13. The absolute easiest and most compatible Linux distro out there. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Travis W. | Teacher, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 13, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** I love how easy Linux Mint is to install. It works on every computer I've tried, and it works well! It's very light compared to many other distros. It's easy to use, yet powerful enough to use for industry or education. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** It's hard to find a dislike. The dislikes I have are common to most Linux distros. Linux mint is free and open-source, so it's not as fully developed as a mainstream operating system. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I can bring old computers back to life. It's MUCH lighter than Windows 10 and has almost all of it's functionality. ### 14. Best OS for Entry level users switching to Linux **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rohan J. | Senior Data Analyst, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 21, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** I like how simple and easy to use its Interface is, especially if you are migrating from Windows, it is effortless to get adapted **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** So far installation process and time to time dependency update is annoying and can have streamlined process **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Consider if you have no prior experience of using Linux and then get used to Linux environment **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Best problem I solved was becoming virus free, hardly any chance of getting infected because of linux based OS ### 15. The best linux distro with full support and large community **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Vishal T. | Software Developer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 02, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** The best thing is it comes with most of the preloaded tools which are used frequenty and it is opensource **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Mint OS is large compared to other distributions, and sometimes its UI looks so old-fashioned. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I replaced Microsoft windows with this OS and used this for software development process ### 16. Go For Linux Mint If you like Windows like GUI **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Muhammad Jamee G. | DevOps Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 09, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** The best thing about Linux Mint is that it has a beautiful GUI same as windows. If you are a windows user and want to try Linux I'll recommend you Linux Mint **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** You may not have all the software that you have used in Windows. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** If you're a Windows user and want to experience Linux, I'll recommend you to go for Linux Mint as it is easy and has a handy UI **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** you can have a beautiful UI same as windows and the Linux terminal at the same time. ### 17. Minty operating system **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Research | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 11, 2022 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** It is Linux! Very lightweight and accessible for unexperienced users. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** It tries to resemble Windows. Which in my opinion is not necessary, as it come with its own designs. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** The casual work. But also heavy automating tasks when it comes to programming. ### 18. A windows user friendly debian linux distro **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sandesh M. | Sr. Programmer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 22, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** It is easy to use for Windows users. It is the most stable distro based on ubuntu. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Being Linux, it has some issues with some device drivers. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** It is my daily driver for programming. My laptop now feels smoother than with windows. ### 19. Security and trust in a single operating system. **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Tomas R. | Public Service Assintant, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 13, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** This operating system is a Linux distribution that comes directly from Ubuntu; this allows Linx Mint to have access to the same repositories and to have compatibility that Ubuntu does not have with a lot of useful software in everyday life and the office. In turn, Linux Mint is immune to computer viruses; this does not mean that there may be malware that can affect it, but certainly, there are very few and most of those that are aimed at violating Windows. Anybody can use Linux Mint to clean removable storage memories or (if you share the hard drive with both operating systems) to get into the bowels of Windows and be able to see and touch the files that you cannot, when you are in it. Like all Linux, it has a version called "live cd" that allows you to experience it from any data storage unit without installing it. Finally, we can highlight a sober, friendly, and intuitive interface ideal for people with little experience handling Linux-based operating systems. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Linux Mint does not highlight much the fact that because it is Linux, many people may have a wrong idea of ​​what can be found and the usefulness it can have; if a person is resistant to change, it may not adapt to the operating system. It will bring you a problem of development in it. It is important to note that the use of Linux involves using the terminal quite frequently. It can be a bit uncomfortable for these types of users or new users, no matter how available they are to learn. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** An operating system that, once you use it, will be among those that you have enjoyed the most and that you will always want to use. Linux Mint is a treasure that many people must discover. I recommend it. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Linux Mint means security guarantee from many points of view; at work, it has helped me protect documents and files with sensitive and essential information. It has also been ideal in server management, thanks to its robust firewall. ### 20. Security guarantee on your computer. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Peter A. | Legal Advisor, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 12, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** From Linux Mint I like: - It has a very intuitive, familiar, and friendly graphical interface, which is essential for people who experiment with Linux for the first time. - It is safe. It has a configuration in the firewall that allows you to feel confident. If your purpose is to manage servers, it is the operating system you are looking for. - It is oriented to carry out office work and to carry out daily work at home. - It has a large amount of documentation on the internet; this is because it has its roots in Ubuntu, and this is one of the most used Linux distributions worldwide. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** I wouldn't say I like Linux Mint: - Of the number of quality games on the market, I have not found the first one compatible with Linux Mint, not even using tools like Wine, which helps you emulate Windows on Linux and run those programs. - The use of the terminal. The console is used more frequently than in Windows. It is something that not all users are willing to do. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** I highly recommend it. Linux Mint is an operating system that gives you security and control over your computer. It is ideal for managing servers; its strength is security. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Linux Mint has helped me to be able to provide security at my worksites. It is immune to Windows viruses and can clean and extract malicious files from removable memories. Similarly, its robust configuration ensures that it is an operating system that is very difficult to access by force; it has very few vulnerabilities. This aspect is the most beneficial and essential in your workplace. ### 21. Lightweight Linux distribution **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Carlos L. | Software engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 22, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Activity control within the local network, constant updates and prolonged LTS version. Data safe and different desk available for XFCE lightweight system. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** I don't like automatic updates. Automatic mint version update fails. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Select the desktop you need the most, it is automatically integrated into Mint. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Download LTS version to not update annually, networks and decompile package and deb program compatible with versions other than Ubuntu / Debian. ### 22. A distribution to refresh your Linux experience. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Aaron M. | Technical Service Operator, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 06, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** What I like the most about Linux Mint is: - It's free. You can download it from its official website and at no cost. - By following the philosophy of free software, when you obtain it, it is yours, and you can do whatever you want with it. - It has a friendly and intuitive interface, implying that if you are a user who comes from another Linux or Windows distribution, you will not feel lost. Its interface ensures that you can always find any element or tool that you need to use. - It is a very efficient operating system. It means that the hardware resources that you have in your computer will be used with total effectiveness and efficiency, giving assurance to the user that their experience will be excellent and with the correct consumption of resources. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** What I don't like so much about Linux Mint is that I have to use the terminal a lot. I am not a user who is comfortable with using commands. As an end-user, it is a point that I must highlight as a negative. The rest of Linux Mint is a sober, efficient operating system with many advantages. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** I recommend it. Be it for use in the office, at home, for servers, for whatever. Linux Mint adapts to the task you give it without complications and cleanly and efficiently. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Linux has helped me in my work environment. Being a very safe operating system and free of computer viruses, I can use it to clean the storage memories and use them without the danger of infecting other memories or the computer. ### 23. It has everything for whatever you need. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jonnatan D. | Marketing Advisor, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 05, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** From Linux Mint I like: - It's free software. That feeling of freedom to manage your operating system at will is indescribable. - It can be obtained free of charge, which implies a zero cost in implementing the operating system. - You may install Linux Mint with Windows. It guarantees a due process of adaptation of one system concerning another. - It has a friendly and intuitive interface. If you are a beginner in handling Linux, you will not suffer much to adapt. - Access to Ubuntu repositories allows you to enjoy the compatibility and the different tools available for it. - It is safe. It has security protocols that guarantee protection 24 hours a day. - It is robust and efficient. Make the proper use of the physical components of your computer. - You do not suffer from computer viruses intended to attack Windows. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** I wouldn't say I like Linux Mint: - The use of the command terminal is widespread. Although it has to do with security reasons, for a person who is adapting to the change from windows, it is somewhat uncomfortable to use the command window. - There are a few (or no existence) of good quality games for Linux Mint and, in general, for Linux. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** I recommended it. It doesn't matter if you are a new user or if you have Linux experience. You are going to have a good time exploring and using this operating system in your day-to-day life. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Linux Mint has helped me in my work to protect important company information. It is very important to say that the version of Live CD that all Linux SO has (and Linux Mint has by default) since this can be useful to explore a Hard Drive with a damaged operating system and back up the information that you want to recover without any problem. This advantage, above all, has been the most useful in my professional work. ### 24. I went headlong to using Linux. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Russel B. | Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 29, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** In Linux Mint highlights: - Its friendly, intuitive and simple interface. If you are a user who is coming from Windows, you will not notice much difference. - The quantity and variety of programs that you can access for free in the repository, all this, thanks to the fact that Linux Mint is the son of Ubuntu and inherits all the advantages and compatible software. - Your safety. This is a strong point in the vast majority of Linux distributions and it would be unfair not to highlight them in this review. Linux Mint guarantees you security and integrity in the information that you have in its custody. - It is robust and efficient. Use each of your computer's resources fairly. Then, it has versions that adapt to the hardware you have, if your computer is not the latest technology. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** In Linux Mint it does not stand out: - Very frequent use of the terminal. Not everyone is willing to use the operating system console, although it is certainly something that has been improved over time and Linux enjoys its own version of executable files. - If you are the type of user who likes to use the computer to play games, this is not your operating system. There is very little compatibility with the most common computer games on the market, it does not matter if you want to emulate it with Wine, I guarantee that it will not be the same. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Recommended! This Linux distribution is like a smooth ride. Colorful, robust, efficient and safe. Everything you hope to get your hands on when you want to use a computer. It is ideal for the office and also for the home. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Linux Mint has helped me establish security measures in the company. Starting with the administration and management of servers, ideal for the security of the protected data, going through the fact that you are virus-free, since it is immune to the malware that exists for Windows. You really feel safe at the level of data backups and attempted attacks. ### 25. First thing is no words to say about linux... Secondly when it comes to its types, mint is the best **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 13, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** First thing the best part of mint is its GUI... Which gives kick-ass feel even for non Linux friendly user also... **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Umm..... Its not as powerful as kali... But with well knowledge of linux can make mint more powerful. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** If you are a GUI lover who needs a change, try mint **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I'm a software developer who uses linux OS to work... That's where mint enters... I never felt I'm using some ubuntu coz of the GUI it got and it helps me track my work more easily. ### 26. Stable Debian-based Linux version **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Edward F. | IT Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 19, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Stability, ease of use, interface (depending on the GUI distro), support for old(er) equipment. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** The project was almost abandoned in 2019 and 2020 and caused my peers to question my suggestion of the product. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Self-service Kiosks separate from the business network and using old(er) equipment. ### 27. I run Linux Mint on my desktop computer **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Cheryl G. | Information Technology Support Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 17, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** The ease of installation and slick user interface **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Now that distro upgrades are possible, I have no complaints **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I love playing Steam games on it, it has all the multimedia apps I need out of the box too ### 28. Free in whatever you want **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Joshua S. | Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 15, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** I really like linux mint: - The philosophy of Free Software. It allows you to have freedoms that other software does not. - It is free of computer viruses. Most computer viruses are for Windows, with Linux Mint that goes down in history. - It has a friendly interface, very similar to Windows. If you come from there, the transition will be very comfortable and easy. - It is efficient in managing the resources you have on your computer. It doesn't matter if your computer isn't state of the art; it is assumed that there will be an excellent use of resources. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** What I don't like about Linux Mint is: - It is incompatible with most of the games available for Windows. If as a user you are one of those people who like to play on the computer, Linux Mint is not the operating system for that. And it doesn't matter if you use emulators like wine, it won't be the same and it will generate errors. So better not even think about playing if you want to enter the world of Linux Mint. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** 100% recommended. Only if you are a person who is a fan of games, you can make the exception of having two operating systems on your hard drive, so the transition from windows to Linux Mint will be easier. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** It has helped me in the work I have had to recover files (when using live mode) and to manage the servers of my workplaces very efficiently and safely. ### 29. Open Source OC **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Nawaz R. | Senior software Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Reliable, Fast, and Smooth OC to work on. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** So many command lines to work with every installation process. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Developing web applications with this OC ### 30. Powerful alternative to Windows **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kishan Kumar P. | Video Specialist 1, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 29, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** - Ease of use. - Availability of core features like great GUI and applications **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** A bit of a learning curve compared to Windows. For instance, its not so easy to add a printer or a network device like in Windows **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** If you are on the lookout for a decent OS for slightly older hardware, consider Linux Mint. It has amazing stability, tons of applications available and pretty easy to use. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** - I was considering spending INR 10000 on a Windows 10 home edition for a 5-year-old Dell notebook but after trying Linux Mint, I was able to get all things done whatever I could accomplish using Windows which I got for free basically. - Lots of applications. ### 31. I like Linux Mint for dedicated workstations and it's an easy to use Linux distribution. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Timothy O. | Configuration Engineer III, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 21, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** I use it for dedicated workstations as the host for virtual machines using Virtualbox. It's free, runs Virtualbox, and is customizable. I still prefer Windows 10 as a personal desktop operating system. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** It's okay for what I'm using. For a personal computer, I would miss the support for many applications I prefer, especially games. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I already stated this before. ### 32. Free Software in your home. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** John N. | Sofware Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 03, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** A list of what I like the most: - It's Free Software, I can take all the advantages that it has.. - Virus free, it makes me prefer Linux than Windows. - It is easy to use, thanks to its friendly and intuitive graphical interface. - It is very easy to install. - It has different options to get the best performance out of the Hardware resources you have in your computer. - It contains robust security protocols, which allows it to be used on servers where sensitive information is stored. - Coming from Ubuntu, you can use its repositories, which implies that there is a large amount of software compatible with it. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** List of what I don't like: - In my free time I like to play on the computer. This detail makes Linux Mint not my main choice, since there are few games compatible with this operating system. - I must use the terminal more than I would like, in this case, I prefer Windows. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** If you are looking to make a transition from proprietary software to free software, this is the ideal operating system ... Even if you are already part of the Free Software community and what you are looking for is a sober distribution, with a nice graphical interface and that is efficient and efficient in their tasks. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Linux Mint has helped me protect the servers in the company I used to work for. Being virus-free, this operating system is ideal for managing servers. ### 33. Review **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 18, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** I like the regular monthly news I get from Linux Mint **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** I wouldn't say I like that I have to upgrade the new releases manually because if I missed out on any emails about new releases, I would miss the upgrade. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Using it with Ubuntu on open sourced log management. ### 34. Fantastic **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Adade C. | Chief Executive Officer **Reviewed Date:** August 13, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** seamless transition from windows and the fact that its open-source. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Not discovered anything I dislike yet. Good so far. I am trying to find out how to create a domain using Linux entirely. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Primary, I am happier in an environment that makes me productive without haunting me with licensing issues. ### 35. Linux Mint to make the move to Free Software without any complications. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Larry C. | Webmaster, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 19, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** What I like most about Linux Mint, among its countless virtues is that it is a robust operating system (and why not? If it is "son" of Ubuntu) with different characteristics that guarantee the end user a very familiar experience, intuitive and with very few complications. You can choose between different graphical environments adjusted to the resources you have on your personal computer. Periodically upgradeable (only if you wish) this operating system has a large number of applications in its repository that will make you forget other proprietary operating systems faster than you might believe. It has a good support and also has a very large community on the Internet with great documentation. Another detail to highlight is that it is virus-free ... Or rather, it is not the target of attacks like other more famous operating systems. This allows you to carry out your tasks in a reliable and safe environment. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Two details are notable as defects: 1- Incompatibility with most of the most famous games that work on Windows. If your goal is to have a computer to dedicate to games, Linux Mint is not what you are looking for. 2- The console (terminal) is still used too much in Linux Mint. Although it is (in part) for security reasons, it is surprising how easily programs are installed on operating systems such as Windows. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** My main recommendation (especially for those who are thinking of changing from Windows to Linux) is that they have both operating systems installed. If this is really your main goal, a bit of Windows will always be necessary, then it is better to manage the two operating systems on the same machine and access them as the moment requires. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Linux Mint has helped me to manage servers in my work with greater security. By having a fairly robust firewall, which is a guarantee of security and being "immune" to windows viruses, it is ideal for jobs like this. ### 36. It works amazing **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Animation | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 14, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** It's easy to update and it's very fast too **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** It is difficult to operate and require skill **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Go ahead and start using linux mint there is more to it **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Accounting It's very accurate and fast ### 37. Best OS **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Abboudi G. | HCIS Technical Specialist , Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 04, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Open source. Customizable. Better GUI than before **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Complicated for normal users. Not compatible with few softwares. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Once you're familiar you'll enjoy it to the maximum. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Testing kernels. Shells. Penetration tests ### 38. Linux Distro base off of Ubuntu **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Josh S. | Systems Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 27, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Mint is an excellent distro for a server platform and any usage that you may need. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** The only issues I have had are choosing the correct file types for downloads as they are based on Ubuntu; you will need to select this for your downloads **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Don't think, do it..... Mint is amazing would recommend it all day, every day **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I have been using Mint for years; this is the best Linux distro I have used, less laggy than Ubuntu as there are no extras its a base OS ### 39. Great Desktop environment **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 17, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** The desktop environment is user friendly and easy to use. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** There is nothing much I hate about it but it should include all of the common repositories in coming future rather than hastle of adding it through package manager. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** It supports docker out of the box as this is linux based and it has nice UI to use it as daily driver. ### 40. Extremely pleasing operating system **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Amin B. | Teaching assistant, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 29, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Very stable, highly customizable, it supports a wide variety of applications, **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Not having much of a great performance with Nvidia GPU's **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Linux mint is a very good OS it satisfies most of your needs In my pov it would be great if you use it with KDE desktop **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am using it for developing my computer science skills, it's free, open source, beginner friendly, and supports a wide variety of applications I Love it ### 41. Great for slower hardware **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Răzvan T. C. | Psychologist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 24, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** LinuxMint is Debian-based, so it can run most Debian and Ubuntu software packages. It's super-fast. I install it on single-core computers or old reconditioned PCs and laptops because it boots really fast on them and the setup takes just a few clicks. It's always mantained and updated and everything works well out of the box. It also includes audio and video drivers so media will play out of the box. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** The latest ISO sizes are bigger and bigger. LinuxMint used to be very lightweight. Newer versions stopped supporting the x86-32 architecture. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I recondition old PCs for kids that can't afford them and I always install LinuxMint on them. It's fast and the installation takes just a bit. ### 42. An operating system from another world **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** David P. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 06, 2020 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Linux mint seems to come from another world. It is an operating system that meets your needs efficiently and without many complications. It has a graphical environment very similar to Windows, which facilitates the migration process. It is ideal for anyone who wants a change of scene and start in the world of free software. It has a huge amount of free software available to be installed, generating almost no compatibility problems. The best thing is that it takes into account users with computers with low technological resources. It is also safe and robust. An experience from another world. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** In general terms, Linux Mint inherits the biggest flaw and to some extent responsible for the use of any linux distribution not being as widely used and that is the compatibility with games. It is an area in which they must improve. I keep starting my computer in Windows if I want to play, even though I don't want to. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Keep going like this. You're in a good direction! **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I no longer have virus problems on my computer. It's more comfortable for me to work with removable memories thanks to that. In the same way, it has helped me in my work to have more confidence when accessing the company's servers remotely. ### 43. Loved linux based system **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Mustafa K. | Software Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 30, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** As compared to windows it doesn't lag. And command line script i love to write. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** UI needs to be update. And some apps doesn't support in Linux **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** For software developers this os you must try once. You gonna love it **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Performance wise excellent. And for my day to day task it fulfills my requirements ### 44. Repurpose old PC systems with Linux Mint **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Lee L. | Senior Performance Consultant, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 27, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Installation is simple. Functionality is excellent. Low power consumption. Great ease of use **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Not as feature rich as other Linux kernels. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I was able to convert an old Intel laptop to a media server. ### 45. A great learning for a newbie **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rohan D. | Software Engineer Intern, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 29, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Friendly GUI, and an amazing interfaces. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** The audio output is less than it used to be **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Great terminal to work on ### 46. Cool OS **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 30, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** The thing which I liked the most about it is less RAM usage and I can do my development work easily **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Sometimes I face issue with UI of linux mint. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am doing my development and testing work on Linux mint and it's comparatively fast then other OS ### 47. A better operating system **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 27, 2021 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Linux but with gui features that are helpful **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** Occasionally receive things that are windows only oriented **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** An operating system without all the nonsense of windows bloat. ### 48. Consistent and stable operating system **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shweta K. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 27, 2020 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Linux mint is an amazing operating system which has helped developers alot to make their work easy. It provides almost every app for free which is not available in other OS and also their installation is also very easy using terminal. It has a user friendly interface which makes it mor interesting to use. It always comes up with some new feature in its update. It is a very secure operating system. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** I think it consumes high battery and memory also. One should have a system with good configuration to work on this OS **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** Recommended to everyone as this operating system is amazing and make your work very easy. Try it once amd you will love it. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** Linux mint is helping me alot in my development work. I can easily install most of the apps needed for my organizational work. I also tried making servers using linux mint. It gives us variety of options. It is one of the best member in the family of ubuntu. ### 49. Effective and easy to use operating system **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 02, 2020 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** Linux mint is the best operating system. It's graphical user interface is also very amazing. It is very secure and virus free operating system. It is very easy to setup and use. any beginner can easily operate it. **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** I have used it for a long time according to me there is nothing to dislike in this operating system as it is a very secure also. It's interface is very user friendly and interactive also which makes it easy to use. **Recommendations to others considering Linux Mint:** I highly recommend this operating system to everyone as it is so easy to use that you can easily use it without any problems. It makes your work easier and effective also. **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** In Linux mint I can use more than one window at same time which help me in managing multiple task at same time. It's performance level is higher than other operating systems and it's battery consumption is also very low. It supports a wide range of software's which increase my performance level. ### 50. this is best os for developing and also everyday user Superb :) **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rathod A. | Senior Software Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 19, 2020 **What do you like best about Linux Mint?** this View layer this is simple. and also user friendly there are lots of inbuilt software and you can download from store by single click **What do you dislike about Linux Mint?** there no thing required negative or dislike **What problems is Linux Mint solving and how is that benefiting you?** better view layer and also easy to use ## Linux Mint Discussions - [Is Linux Mint still supported?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-linux-mint-still-supported) - 2 comments, 1 upvote - [My Screen Brightness buttons are not working in linux mint.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/my-screen-brightness-buttons-are-not-working-in-linux-mint) - 1 comment, 1 upvote - [Virtual box](https://www.g2.com/discussions/virtual-box) - 1 comment, 1 upvote - [Is Linux Mint any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-linux-mint-any-good) - 1 comment - [What is Linux Mint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-linux-mint-used-for) - 1 comment - [View Linux Mint pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews?page=3§ion=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-28+19%3A37%3A00+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=493aff03-61f7-40a5-8695-ac4c63786b63&secure%5Btoken%5D=c058d369db35bf7521c0f7a471f311418babf401846204dbc5b0bd0cc04ae6e6&format=llm_user) ## Linux Mint Integrations - [Arduino IDE](https://www.g2.com/products/arduino-ide/reviews) - [Visual Studio Code](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio-code/reviews) - [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) ## Linux Mint Features **Memory Management - Operating System** - RAM management **Device Management - Operating System** - I/O management **Backup and Recovery - Operating System** - Data backup **Error Detection - Operating System** - System operations monitoring ## Top Linux Mint Alternatives - [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (4,084 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (2,336 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (931 reviews)