Debian vs Linux Mint
Both are solid choices — here's how they differ and which one fits you.
| Debian | Linux Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Based on | Independent | Ubuntu LTS |
| Desktop | GNOME (installer choice) | Cinnamon (also MATE, Xfce) |
| Package manager | APT | APT / Flatpak |
| Release model | Point (≈2-yearly stable) | Point (on Ubuntu LTS base) |
| Current version | 13.5 "Trixie" | 22.3 |
| Supported until | Full support to Aug 2028, LTS to 2030 | 2029 (tracks Ubuntu 24.04 base) |
| Min. RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Difficulty | 3/5 | 1/5 |
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The verdict
Both Debian and Linux Mint are a good fit if you want maximum stability, revives old/low-spec pcs.
Choose Debian if you particularly value enterprise / server, developer workstation.
Choose Linux Mint if you lean towards great for beginners, familiar to windows users.
For a newcomer, Linux Mint is the gentler starting point (difficulty 1/5).