True to their promise, they have released an update to the linux mint 17 lts, nicknamed rebecca. A quick comparison of ubuntu mate vs linux mint mate. How to i fix software center after installing the linux mint mate desktop. Rocks updated january 5, 2019 if youre looking for a new linux distro for your desktop, then you must have stumbled upon linux mint and ubuntu. Now i have the posiblilidad back to ubuntu, but either perform a simple upgrade to linux mint 18 with possible problems or a new installation with ubuntu mate16. For the last few years, there has been something of a popularity contest between two wellknown linux distros. Detailed comparison between linux mint and ubuntu linoxide.
You can view available software by category, or search quickly by name or description. A couple of weeks ago phoronix published an article comparing the steam performance on various flavours of ubuntu 16. Mate where i talked about how the project got started, how official ubuntu status affects the project and how the ubuntu mate and linux mint teams are collaborating. Linux mint is ranked 20th while ubuntu mate is ranked 57th. Ubuntu is the base for linux mint, so ubuntu is always one step ahead. One of the most recognizable tools found with linux mint has to be their software center. Since i started with gnu linux i used ubuntu, but with the change desktop i switched to linux mint. Ubuntu and linux mint are unarguably the most popular desktop. For a very long time, ubuntu was considered the distro of choice by most linux enthusiasts. Since each of these distributions has much to offer it can be difficult to choose between them. The most important reason people chose linux mint is. While the cinnamon edition has been targeted at modern computers and users who. I cannot figure out how to get the regular ubuntu software center on my computer. The team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 17.
Both ubuntu and linux mint provide an adequate software suite. I saw in distrowatch that mint has x2 more points than ubuntu. Which os is better for coders ubuntu or linux mint. They are both quite userfriendly and for the linux newbie, you couldnt be wrong choosing either. Ubuntu vs linux mint detailed comparison as of 2020 slant. While linux mint uses its own software center that seems to be not.
Why i use linux mint bodhi linux enlightened linux desktop cedega vs crossover howto. And this by default matters when we are talking about a linux beginner. Until 2018, future versions of linux mint will use the same package base as linux mint 18, making it. The ubuntu software center no longer loads on mint 9 it fails to load with the following message. One area where linux mint improves over ubuntu, is the software.
Linux mint comes in 32 and 64bit editions with multimedia codecs included or without them. Its because there are a few things that linux mint handles better than ubuntu, by default. When comparing ubuntu vs linux mint, the slant community recommends linux mint. Main usagedesktop, showcase for the mate and cinnamon desktops. Ubuntu is a derivative of debian, and on the other hand, linux mint is developed based on ubuntu lts. Ubuntu mate is a free and opensource linux distribution and an official derivative of ubuntu. Comparison of ubuntu vs ubuntu mate detailed comparison as of 2020 and their proscons. On the other hand, linux mint cinnamon uses the mate terminal as the terminal emulator.
The new release of linux mint is imminent, so here is a look at both the cinnamon and mate versions. Does mint use the same software center that ubuntu does. Mints software manager, which i believe is based on top of synaptic, is quite a bit nicer than ubuntus, but thats my opinion. Ubuntu mate developer martin wimpress announced this weekend that theyll be removing the ubuntu software center from their default install of ubuntu mate 15. When comparing ubuntu mate vs linux mint, the slant community recommends linux mint for most people. Both linux mint cinnamon and mate features xviewer as the default image viewer.
In the case of cinnamon and mate, both are the result of the controversial gnome revamp. Ubuntu mate, because linux mint is severely outdated and forces you to choose to securely update your distro by disabling security updates by default the security vs stability is only good for enthusiasts who know what theyre doing, but dont ever recommend unofficial ubuntu based distros to beginners unless they absolutely know what theyre doing or they rtfm. Ubuntu and linux mint are two of the best known desktop distributions around. The ubuntu software center offers a gui interface for installing new apps which is extremely easy and welcoming for beginners to linux. Both linux mint and ubuntu have all the software youd need preinstalled. The default media player of linux mint is the xplayer.
This means that ubuntu and linux mint will be different by the time the next lts release becomes available. Linux mint, so which is the best linux distro for you. So let us agree on this, linux mint is the best linux desktop around. Apr 04, 2018 but i think mint users also found themselves preferring the linux mint tools in addition to the cinnamon desktop experience. Should there be a title missing from the mix, the ubuntu software center a rebrand of gnome software is there to help users find and easily install the tools they need. I always say that its safest to use a disto with its default desktop, because the quality is guaranteed. Even though mint is based on ubuntu which in turn is based on debian, their interface and default applications have become increasingly differe. If you want to access their source code you can use the aptget source command. Both of these distributions share the same code base, as ubuntu is based on debian and linux mint is based on ubuntu. Hi all, the next july i presents a dilemma, using ubuntumate 16. As a diehard ubuntu fan, i come back from mint to ubuntu eventually but not before noticing that linux mint is better than ubuntu for a beginner. Both of these distributions share the same code base, as ubuntu is based on debian and linux mint is based on ubuntu in both instances, the distributions took the foundation that debian built, then added their own flavor to make it more. Comparing to that, linux mints software manager is lighter and quicker.
Ubuntu mate vs linux mint detailed comparison as of 2020. For users comfortable with the snap packages, ubuntus software center is a slightly better solution to pop. They are both quite userfriendly and for the linux newbie, you couldnt be wrong choosing either for a very long time, ubuntu was considered the distro of choice by most linux enthusiasts, but it has currently been surpassed by linux mint and debian as the distro with most hits. Ubuntus software center is a bit easier to find, since its in the dock by default, has a descriptive shopping bag icon, and a name that suggests this is where you get new software. Though both the distros are quite an excellent choice for the newbie and support a wide range of modern devices, still there are some differences for which an array of users may want to compare as linux mint. If you get mint, youre getting the authentic mate, so to speak. I guess i discussed sometime back in my blog that linux mint wont pursue ubuntus schedule of releasing a new distro every 6 months and instead focus on ubuntus lts releases. I honestly never really understood its appeal over ubuntu mate. Dec 21, 2019 well, you might find it easy to pick one from the list of best linux distributions. Software boutique with regard to software installation, ubuntu mate starts off at the software boutique and then allows you, within the boutique, to install whatever type of software installation gui you want. With cinnamon and mate desktops, linux mint is simple and intuitive for new users and has gained widespread applause, appreciation, usage, and popularity. I only started using linuxmint with lm 12 after ubuntu jumped the shark with its full bore unity desktop.
Fairly early on, linux mint understood the value of providing a custom tool set. Jun 19, 2017 ubuntu and linux mint are two of the best known desktop distributions around. Ubuntu mate kunftig ohne ubuntu software center prolinux. Both are extremely popular with linux users, but which one is better. While on my old macbook pro mint worked pretty well, installing the latest version on this new macbook was a real pain in the ass system freezes when using with the proprietary driver. I had a great time and was invited to participate as a guest throughout the whole show.
Ubuntu vs ubuntu mate detailed comparison as of 2020 slant. Jun 11, 2016 hi all, the next july i presents a dilemma, using ubuntu mate 16. Until 2018, future versions of linux mint will use the same package base as linux mint 18, making it trivial for people to upgrade. Ubuntu mate, because linux mint is severely outdated and forces you to choose to securely update your distro by disabling security updates by default the security vs stability is only good for enthusiasts who know what theyre doing, but dont ever recommend unofficial ubuntubased distros to beginners unless they absolutely know what theyre doing or they rtfm. I was also somewhat surprised, what with ubuntu mate sharing a good deal in common with the other flavours and being a fairly light. Using mateterminal instead of xterm linux mint forums. I am a relatively new linux user and i use ubuntu mate. I really like mint software manager, it mainly shows you graphicaldesktop apps by default in its categories and in the main interface, but you can use it to install packages too. Linux mint are currently arguably two of the most popular linux distros with debian around. How do you get the regular software center from ubuntu on. How do you get the regular software center from ubuntu on ubuntu. The mint software manager mintinstall supports flatpaks since lm 18.
Instead of making stability suggestions, ubuntu mate takes the security first position. Mint gains a very strong package ecosystem and software manager of debian, including more than 30,000 packages available from the debian repositories. The following comparisons will showcase the difference between mate and cinnamon desktop on linux mint. Now i have the posiblilidad back to ubuntu, but either perform a simple upgrade to linux mint 18 with possible problems or a new installation with ubuntu. So i tried the latest ubuntu mate based on ubuntu 16. Linux mint vs ubuntu difference and comparison diffen. Dec, 2019 so let us agree on this, linux mint is the best linux desktop around. Whereas ubuntu mate is an official spin, linux mint is a distinct distribution. What the mint team does is take the latest ubuntu lts release, and package it with its own software. I cannot even find the software center they have provided with the os. Ubuntu software center lets you browse and install thousands of free and paid applications available for ubuntu.
And now, linux mint has aligned itself with the twoyear longterm support lts release cycle of ubuntu. In the questionwhat are the best linux distributions for desktops. Gnome software previously ubuntus software center comes with ubuntu. Neither approach is better or worse than the other, just different. Thus far with mate if i find something i dont like ive always been able to find a workaround for the issue. When comparing ubuntu vs ubuntu mate, the slant community recommends ubuntu for most people. He also inquires as to whether linux mint mate 18 or ubuntu mate 16. Clement lefebvre, who is responsible for mint, is also part of the mate team. Mint gains a very strong package ecosystem and software manager of debian. However, the fact remains that the cinnamon desktop seems to be a large part of its appeal. Ubuntu is the most popular linux distribution on personal computers and linux mint is the second most popular. Linux mint and ubuntu come with a software source tools or manager but the one.
But it should not be used by more advanced users since the method of installing through the terminal is much faster and easier after one is used to it. Perdro tells me that when running ubuntu mate with compton the average frames per second is about 2 fps lower than steamos on the same hardware. Unlike ubuntu, linux mint comes preinstalled with some proprietary software that. Last week i joined rob, scott and joe on mintcast episode 220. Some of the packages we distribute are under the gpl. The linux mint team has no affiliation with canonical, and has simply built a different experience on top of an ubuntu core. Ob dieser selbst entwickelt wird oder aus einer anderen quelle stammt, ist noch offen. Ubuntu mate vs linux mint detailed comparison as of 2020 slant. However, it is often confusing to compare two similar linux distros, just like pop. Ubuntu s software center is a bit easier to find, since its in the dock by default, has a descriptive shopping bag icon, and a name that suggests this is where you get new software. A comparison between linux mint vs ubuntu it helps you as new linux users.
Linux mint uses the update manager, which shows the packages that can be. The main feature was ubuntu mate where i talked about how the project got started, how official ubuntu status affects the project and how the ubuntu mate and linux mint teams are collaborating. People working with free and open source software are free to do this. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Linux mint in 2017 is what ubuntu used to be in 2008. Linux mint vs ubuntu which distro should you choose. Also, id like to know, apart from graphical interfaces isnt mint the same as ubuntu since it was based on ubuntu. Sep 30, 2016 other flavors are ubuntu gnome, kubuntu kde, lubuntu lxde, xubuntu xfce and ubuntu mate, which has been recognized as the official ubuntu flavor just this year. Just like linux mint, i believe the most important feature provided by ubuntu mate is the software updater. Today, bob writes in asking which distro is best for his older laptop. Greetings, i have a question regarding linux mint and ubuntu. This seems reasonable given that ubuntu mate is a general purpose desktop operating system and steamos is purpose built for gaming.
Its main differentiation from ubuntu is that it uses the mate desktop environment as its default user interface based on a fork of gnome 2, instead of the gnome 3 desktop environment that is the default user interface for ubuntu. They are both quite userfriendly and for the linux newbie, you couldnt be wrong choosing either for a very long time, ubuntu was considered the distro of choice by most linux enthusiasts, but it has currently been surpassed by linux mint and debian as the distro. Linux mint is free of charge thanks to your donations and adverts on the website and we hope youll enjoy it. Is there a better software center for ubuntu mate, and if how can you get it. Where the two distributions differ greatly is how updates are presented to the user. Browsing multiple apps and installing a bunch of them is fast and doesnt cause a hang, unlike ubuntu software center or gnome software which would take ages. Desktop environments, cinnamon, mate, xfce, kde, gnome default, unity, lxde, kde, xfce, mate, budgie.
As both of them are heavily inspired by gnome 2, you can find a lot of similarities. Now linux mint supports cinnamon, mate, and xfce desktop environment. Ubuntu and linux mint are two popular linux distros available in the linux community. For the past few years, linux mint has been unstoppable in terms of attracting new users. I saw some topics saying that linux mate is not stable since ubuntu focus in unity. Ubuntu mate is dropping the ubuntu software center. This article made me very sad because, using the default settings, ubuntu mate didnt appear to fair that well. The release notes states of the following incremental improvements. Ubuntu software center doesnt work in mint 9 linux mint.