Ubuntu vs Linux Mint - Which is right for you?

Are you struggling to choose which Linux distro is right for you? Among the many distros out there, Ubuntu vs Linux Mint are two of the most popular, yet they have very different use cases. Tune in to this VS episode to learn about the major differences and similarities of each, ultimately helping you decide which is the best fit for you or your organization.

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Introduction: 00:00
Background Information: 00:41
Comparison of UIs: 02:07
Similarities: 04:30
- App Store, Upgradability, Installation
Differences: 05:33
- Default Desktop Manager, System Requirements, Cost/Support, Business Use,
Release Schedule, Backup Schedule, Customization, Gaming
Bottom Line: 09:56

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Do you prefer one over the other? Let us know your preference in the comments below!

[bakay]

I used both and I prefer Mint. It runs faster. And I have found it better for gaming with Steam. Games load faster and run smoother.

[terravida]

MInt actually works on my laptop. I'm a kinda intermediate at Linux stuff but I just appreciate how MInt just works and does not want to fight and murder my damn machine. I used Ubuntu for half a year as a total noob but it was a hideous experience. Mint is calm. Mint is cool with you and your trash 200 USD laptop. Mint does not give a damn about anything. It just keeps kicking. Least stress I ever had with a distro or release.

[RavenousFallen]

Ubuntu never found all the drivers I needed so it was always freezing up and crashing... Linux Mint immediately found everything I needed and worked flawlessly on day one. So I've stuck with Mint as they do seem much more attentive to desktop users. But Ubuntu isn't losing money from people like me using Mint, they make most their money from corporate customers I'd imagine. not people using the OS for free. The most I might do is donate 20 bucks annually to Mint.

[kashmirwillwin]

Now is the best time to shift from Windows to Linux with Linux mint

[PieterWycoff]

Having tried both distros over the last 5+ years as a home/desktop user, Mint has been the best for me. It's easier on resources, the community/team that supports it is always on top of things, and it is just a more pleasurable and personable computing experience over all.

[markmezo]

From what i understand. the Mint guys were once Ubuntu guys but recognised a need for ex windows users to easily adapt to Linux (myself) but i have successfully applied the Mint desktop on my Raspberry Pi (running Ubuntu) i have to thank the Linux Mint team for switching me from Windows to Linux (now ten years) and i have donated to them, best move i ever made in life.

[silonforest]

have tried several distros, and always end up back to Cinnamon Mint

[pca]

Linux Mint is an excellent choice to use on an old computer that you are about to throw away.
If your old computer is slow, or has a ton of problems, try Linux Mint on it before you throw it into the trash bin. I did that with 3 of my old computers and now they work great.

[falkensmaze]

I like Mint better. And I am not a begginer whatsoever. After 1 year and a half of Ubuntu, I must say that Mint is much lighter.

[psfgtech]

I learned a lot here. You're a very good teacher. I have Ubuntu now on one pc, and I was thinking of mint, now possibly popOS. I also have dual screens on PC 2, so I thinking and researching on that as well. Thank you

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[altairnilo]

Good explaining video. I'm using right now a Ubuntu 20.04 because I'm working with web development and other kind of devs, it's my laboratory as I can say for now. I was thinking about change to Mint, but having some issues I need to know before do that. I will still with Ubuntu. Thanks a lot for the video. God bless you Sir. Peace and health.

[keyboard_g]

Correction @1:00 Mint does not offer a KDE spin. It was discontinued several years ago.

[southernbella]

As a Debian fan i tried Mint, found it really user friendly and a great intro to Linux for new users. I have not tried Ubuntu. I gamed on steam with mint with no issues BUT i did have problems getting a few games to run so i may give Ubuntu a try and just see how well Valve has connected things. Debian will always be my first love in Linux tho :)

[lefty]

One of the things still holding me and maybe other people back from full time adoption is support for popular hardware - things such as Logitech keyboards/mic/accessories (G Hub), or Corsair's iCUE system for managing their hardware components and lighting. I haven't been able to find MSI software to manage my nvidia card fan curves and lighting. etc. We need to get more of these popular hardware vendors supporting their hardware in linux directly rather than the less functional workarounds that the community is coming up with. That said I've been trying Mint over the last few months and am quite impressed with how far Linux has come in terms of being a pleasant experience for general use. Particularly the Steam/Proton stuff is a game changer (haha) for me

[elvis_mello]

I have used Mint in university for a long time, but I don't regret chosing Ubuntu for my home desktop.
The user interface in both systems are highly customizable and can have exactly the appearance you want, if you take the time to configure everything.
But I always found it easier to solve compatibility and software problems when running Ubuntu.

[BWGPEI]

Watching you from Mint. It was the best distribution based on my hardware testing, and now runs on all of our daily drivers and laptops. The installer makes multi-boot easy and also facilitates split installs with root on an SSD and /home on a much bigger hard drive on the desktops

[henrygreen]

Great video very helpful. I was leaning toward Mint for a while, but I am happy I watched this video since I hadn't realised Ubuntu would be a better OS for newbies like myself for gaming. Plus I read that it was recommended to have 100GB for Mint, but the laptop I want to try this on only has 60GB of free space (It's a windows 10, 128GB laptop).

Thank you so much, Don! Super helpful.

[copywriting-institut]

Great Video! One of the best, if not the best comparison video I have ever seen. :)