Linux Mint is a free, desktop-focused Linux distribution built on Ubuntu. It combines Ubuntu’s stability with a carefully designed desktop environment and pre-selected applications, offering a productive and efficient computing experience. Mint uses APT for package management and supports Flatpak, allowing users to install sandboxed applications easily.

The operating system includes multimedia codecs and plugins that provide out-of-the-box support for a wide range of audio and video formats. It also includes proprietary drivers where needed, ensuring hardware works immediately after installation.

Official Linux Mint releases come in two main desktop editions: Cinnamon and MATE. Additionally, the community maintains Xfce and Plasma flavors, optimized for performance and usability across different hardware.

For users seeking a Debian-based alternative, Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) provides a semi-rolling release model. LMDE delivers regular package updates directly from Debian while keeping the Mint desktop polished and user-friendly. Linux Mint also follows Ubuntu LTS releases, offering long-term support for security updates and stability.

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