Mint operating system is a Linux distribution based on Debian, and made of primarily open source packages. It's stated goal is to provide a friendly desktop environment, with a support community for new users.
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Mint operating system is a Linux distribution based on Debian, and made of primarily open source packages. It's stated goal is to provide a friendly desktop environment, with a support community for new users.
It provides a stable operating system for the average user, with a strong focus on usability and ease of installation. It is recognized for being user-friendly, particularly for users with no previous experience in Linux.
Linux Mint is composed of many software packages, of which the vast majority are distributed under a free software license. Users are allowed to run, copy, distribute, study, change, develop and improve the software.