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Linux Mint vs Windows 10: What are the differences?

  1. User Interface: The user interface of Linux Mint and Windows 10 differ significantly. Linux Mint uses a more traditional desktop environment with a taskbar at the bottom and a start menu on the left side of the screen, giving it a familiar feel for Windows users. On the other hand, Windows 10 has a modern UI with a tiled start menu and a taskbar at the bottom of the screen, providing a more dynamic and touch-friendly experience.

  2. Software Availability: One of the key differences between Linux Mint and Windows 10 is the availability of software. Windows 10 has a vast range of software and applications available, including many popular commercial programs. Linux Mint, on the other hand, primarily relies on free and open-source software. While many popular software applications have Linux versions or alternatives, not all Windows software is readily available for Linux Mint.

  3. System Updates and Stability: Linux Mint and Windows 10 also differ in terms of system updates and stability. Linux Mint follows a rolling release model, which means users receive continuous updates and new features without having to upgrade to a new version. This provides a more stable and seamless experience over time. Conversely, Windows 10 follows a more traditional update model, with major updates and feature releases occurring periodically. However, these updates may sometimes cause compatibility issues or system instability.

  4. Customization and Control: Linux Mint allows for extensive customization and control over the operating system. Users can easily modify the appearance, desktop environment, and behavior of various elements. It also provides advanced user settings and administrative control, making it suitable for power users. In contrast, Windows 10 offers limited customization options, with most changes restricted to basic personalization and pre-defined themes. The level of control over the operating system is also relatively more restricted in Windows 10.

  5. Security and Privacy: Linux Mint is known for its strong security and privacy features. It is generally less susceptible to malware and viruses compared to Windows 10. Linux Mint also provides more control over privacy settings, allowing users to determine what data is collected and shared. On the other hand, Windows 10 has faced criticism for its data collection practices and some privacy concerns. While Microsoft has made efforts to address these issues, the level of control over privacy settings may not be as comprehensive as Linux Mint's.

  6. Hardware and Driver Compatibility: Linux Mint and Windows 10 differ in terms of hardware and driver compatibility. Windows 10 has broader hardware support and compatibility due to its large market share and extensive driver database. This makes it easier to find drivers for various peripherals and hardware components. Linux Mint, although it has made significant progress in this area, may still encounter challenges when it comes to hardware compatibility, especially with less common or older devices.

In Summary, Linux Mint and Windows 10 differ in terms of user interface, software availability, system updates and stability, customization and control, security and privacy, as well as hardware and driver compatibility.

Decisions about Linux Mint and Windows 10

Ubuntu is much more faster over Windows and helps to get software and other utilities easier and within a short span of time compared to Windows.

Ubuntu helps to get robustness and resiliency over Windows. Ubuntu runs faster than Windows on every computer that I have ever tested. LibreOffice (Ubuntu's default office suite) runs much faster than Microsoft Office on every computer that I have ever tested.

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I liked manjaro a lot, the huge support it has and the variety of tools it provides is just awesome. But due to its parent platform being Arch Linux it has bleeding-edge technology and that meaning, we get updated 'daily', and if we keep updating the system daily, due to the bugs in the recent updates the system sometimes used to crash, this made the OS really unstable. However, one can avoid such crashes using periodical and careful system/package updates. I now use LinuxMint which is based on Ubuntu, and this OS is completely stable with reliable(mostly tested) updates. And, since this OS is backed up by UBUNTU the concerns/questions one can encounter while using the OS can be easily rectified using the UBUNTU community, which is pretty good. Though this is backed up on UBUNTU it most certainly does NOT include the proprietary stuff of UBUNTU, which is on the bright side of the OS. That's it! Happy Computing.

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Pros of Linux Mint
Pros of Windows 10
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    Simple, Fast, Comfort and Easy to Use
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    Stable
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    Elegant
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    Good for beginners
  • 10
    Free to use
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    Out of the box
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    Reliable
  • 1
    Good software support
  • 3
    On 4gb other applications less likely to run smoothly
  • 3
    Slow
  • 2
    Best for Indonesian PC Users
  • 2
    The best developer tools for all devices
  • 1
    Editors choice. But not suitable on 4gb ram. Alth
  • 1
    Complies with JIS Standard
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    Great is if you have 8b ram and a 128gb ssd minimum

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Cons of Linux Mint
Cons of Windows 10
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    Easy to mess up with a few settings (like the panel)
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    Security breaches
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    Idiots can break it because it is open source
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    Lags really much on low end devices
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    Slow, slow and slow
  • 2
    Worst OS to run on 2GB of RAM
  • 1
    Acts posh
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    Can't fix bugs yourself

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What is Linux Mint?

The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use.

What is Windows 10?

It is the latest iteration of the Microsoft operating systems and has been optimized for home PC performance in a wide variety of applications from serious work to after-hours gaming.

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What are some alternatives to Linux Mint and Windows 10?
Debian
Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel or the FreeBSD kernel. Linux is a piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. FreeBSD is an operating system including a kernel and other software.
Fedora
Fedora is a Linux-based operating system that provides users with access to the latest free and open source software, in a stable, secure and easy to manage form. Fedora is the largest of many free software creations of the Fedora Project. Because of its predominance, the word "Fedora" is often used interchangeably to mean both the Fedora Project and the Fedora operating system.
Manjaro
It is an accessible, friendly, open-source Linux distribution and community. Based on Arch Linux, it provides all the benefits of cutting-edge software combined with a focus on getting started quickly, automated tools to require less manual intervention, and help readily available when needed.
elementary OS
It is the flagship distribution to showcase the Pantheon desktop environment. The distribution promotes itself as a “fast, open, and privacy-respecting” replacement to macOS and Windows.
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning ‘humanity to others’. It also means ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’. The Ubuntu operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of computers.
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