10 REASONS why Linux Mint is the desktop OS to beat in 2023

After spending the last year with Linux Mint 21.1 and 21.2, there's some very specific reasons that Mint continues to excel and grow where other distros fail or create controversy. Here's ten reasons why I think that Linux Mint is the best Linux distribution for most desktop PC users in 2023.

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[BWGPEI]

I think you nailed it! Being on the wrong side of 70, I've lived through Microsoft operating systems from the days of Dual-floppy MS-DOS. Now our daily drivers all run Mint / Cinnamon. The lack of drama during updates and upgrades impresses us, as does the ease of use. Mint is truly a world-class operating system.

[HannuSKorvala]

I think you are one of the most respectful YouTubers who make Linux -related content. Great work again!

[majorpaindiaz]

I made a one-time $500 donation late last year to Linux Mint...DO NOT REGRET!

[TheGamerGuy]

Mint is the Toyota of Linux distros, it's vanilla and boring but reliable as anything. Because they wait until new technology is proven before adding it too soon just so people can say *ooh new shiny*. I respect and appreciate their approach.

[josh-foss]

Mint is not only my favorite Linux distro but my favorite OS, full stop. It has always been rock solid stable, even through numerous upgrade cycles. Every computer in my house runs Mint/Cinnamon and that includes everything from workstations to gaming rigs to a HTPC. I think the entire team, from Clem on down, should be commended for all their efforts in producing such a high quality OS. You did a great job on touching on all the finer points that make Mint such a fantastic distro, awesome job IG!

[MurrayWaldron]

In my 25+ years of using Linux, Mint has been my daily desktop for the last 13, or so, years. It has everything you need without unnecessary bells & whistles.

[diotitus]

One of the things that I have always liked Linux Mint is the conservative way that they are with features. I like how they stay consistent with the overall experience in improving the quality of their product, and only add features that they feel are actually going to be useful to their user base and not add features just to add them.

[kmg]

Linux Mint is the pickup truck of distros. It is rock solid, stable, dependable, easy to figure out, easily repaired if you do something dumb, (Love Timeshift) gets just about any job done, can be configured in a myriad of ways and can be driven by anyone who can read. I've been with Linux Mint now going on four years and can't even imagine why I would consider anything else.

[isiahfriedlander]

revived a 14 year old iMac with Mint, using it everyday as my main OS, not only I haven't missed a single feature, but now I can't even imagine going back to Mac OS

[horridohobbies]

I agree with you. Over the years, I've tried various distros but for some reason I always end up coming back to Linux Mint. I can't quite put my finger on why but there's something about Linux Mint that appeals to me as a regular user who wants simplicity, convenience and stability. I'm not a Linux power user and _I don't want to be a Linux power user._ A good operating system should keep out of the user's way and let them get on with their work.

[somecallmetimelderberries]

I completely agree! I've been a Mint user since version 17 (both for work and home). I have turned many friends and family onto Mint - it's a great distribution for new users and experienced users alike!

[sonysmith]

sooner or later everybody returns to mint

[etiennemahler]

I really agree with everything you've said. I've been distro-hopping quite a bit, but I always came back to Linux Mint because it just works.

[elliskaranikolaou]

Been using Linux Mint for over 5 years now. It's great for sure. My preference is with Mate for the GUI.

[jeffrodrequez]

I recently decided to give Cinnamon another look and added it to my Arch setup, I have to say its come a long way since I used it last. I forgot how easy it was to theme things with their menu system (as opposed to how convoluted Gnome and KDE have gotten). Good points made about Mint, I am not sure if I am ready to give up my Arch install just yet ;-) but will definitely keep this in mind. Great video as always, thank you for putting this together!

[williamnessanbaum]

I migrated from Zorin to Linux Mint: MATE Edition. Best decision I ever made. I put it on a Lenovo Core2 Duo laptop and a Dell Optiplex 9020. Both run fabulously. I feel confident saying that both machines will be usable for the next ten years.

[hopelessdecoy]

I went from Mint MATE > Debian KDE > Kubuntu > Fedora KDE > Mint Cinnamon
Mint just works and other than being a big fan of KDE and what they have I just really like the Mint OS tools and consistency. Excited to start testing Cinnamon on Wayland here soon too!

[trilokatmadasa]

Thanks for the video. I'm new to Linux, starting a few months ago when my Chromebook stopped working. I tried different versions but settled on Mint for my laptop.

[brianconnery]

I recently switched from Windows 11 to Linux Mint a few weeks ago and I am BLOWN AWAY. Never going back. Here to stay.

[JusttMarjolein]

Ive been a user for many years and the things I love most are the updates & fact that I can change pretty much anything about the way it looks. Colours, taskbar to the top. Simple and fast. I don't want a computer to think & decide for me. And it's Mint still supports my 13yo printer. Windows just abandoned it. Ugh, I hate my windows work laptop