Linux Mint vs. Ubuntu: The Linux Mint can
Linux Mint is based on the Long-Term Support Version of Ubuntu and comes with its own surfaces. These are Cinnamon and Mate, and have placed the focus on user-friendliness. When compared with Ubuntu early on is that the surface is the biggest difference. You can Linux Mint as 32- and 64bit Version download.
- The biggest difference between Linux Mint and Ubuntu, the graphical user interface. For Linux Mint Cinnamon and Mate are available here. These surfaces have structural Similarities with the Windows Desktop interface. The settings are, however, very much more extensive. Of a plurality of work surfaces up to the size of the Icons, you can configure everything.
- Cinnamon puts a value on a beautiful and visually more elaborate Look. Animations and transparent Windows make here appearance. In contrast, Mate-covered holds. Because Mate is designed more on functionality and Performance. Therefore, some visual effects are missing here, in contrast to Cinnamon. Here you need to decide what you like more.
- Since Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu, you can install basically all for Ubuntu available programs on Linux Mint. This is very pleasant, as is Ubuntu from all Linux distributions, offers probably the highest compatibility.
- In contrast to Ubuntu, Linux, other useful Software Mint be found mostly in the Installation. Since Linux Mint allows also third-party Software in the installation files, are programs such as VLC Media Player pre-installed already. Since Ubuntu is already restrictive and is limited to a few individual programs.
Linux Mint with Cinnamon
Linux Mint vs. Ubuntu: The Ubuntu
Ubuntu uses the pure Gnome environment. This is also designed for ease-of-use. However, it differs from the Cinnamon interface. The included in Ubuntu environment, the typical Linux-Feel that feels instantly familiar. You can use Ubuntu as 32- and 64bit Version download.
- Also the Gnome interface of Ubuntu is completely configure. In doing so, you will at all times remain clear and not overwhelming. The structure is typical for Linux. Everything is immediately selectable and you will be little need for programs or find files. The included in Ubuntu's search function is still practical. With just one click, you can scan your whole Computer and the Internet.
- Ubuntu followed, in contrast to Linux Mint, the "1 program policy". This means that you have pre-installed for every application exactly one program. For example, a music player for music, image-editing software for pictures, or an Office for office purposes. Of course, you can remove at a later date Software or replace them. Thus, you can create Ubuntu at any time according to your Wishes.
- Ubuntu offers the greatest compatibility among Linux distributions. So much so, that Ubuntu offers even have their own Software Center. In this you can select like in the Appstore or in the Google-Play-Store programs and install. A similar Center is not Mint, however, this is not quite as comfortable.
- Ubuntu usually offers two versions. A "Long Term Support" Version and a regular. The Long-Term-Support Version is then supplied for 5 years with Updates. The regular is usually supported for 9 months. If you don't want to install like to keep your operating system, you should resort to the LTS Version.
- Ubuntu is advised in terms of privacy in criticism, because, among other things, by default, the Amazon Links in the search. You can fortunately disable. In Linux Mint you don't experience such.
Ubuntu with Gnome
Tip: With a Virtual Machine you can test Linux Mint and Ubuntu in parallel and use. We show you everything on the subject in our photo gallery.
