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Linux Mint vs. MX-Linux




Mint

Linux Mint - Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It gives full out-of-the-box multimedia support in pair with proprietary software.

Origin

1.0 beta version came out in 2006. Linux Mint has been following the same release cycle as Ubuntu since 2008. Starting with Linux Mint 6 'Felicia', each version was based on a corresponded Ubuntu release, built directly from it.
On 20th of February, 2016, the Linux Mint web page was hacked, and download links for a version of Linux Mint were replaced with a modified version that contained malware.

MX

MX-Linux - OS based on Debian. This distro is a cooperative project between the antiX and former MEPIS communities. MX-linux has additional software that comes from MX community.

Origin

November 2, 2016 - first public beta release of MX-16.
December 20, 2018 - MX-18 with a new kernel, enabled whole disk encryption.

Comparison

Both OS are going head to head in most of ranking lists and it's hard to distinguish a clear winner. Pros and cons from both sides will be provided in below comparison.

Linux Mint Pros


  • Compatibility with Debian and Ubuntu software
  • Familiar user interface
  • functional out-of-the-box
  • Simple installation and configuration
  • Popular. Because of its popularity, long-term support is pretty guaranteed

Cons


  • The Linux Mint website once breached the data and was hacked (accident in 2016)
  • Outdated software. A lot of the offered software is old versions
  • Doesn't have stable multiply language support
  • Looks old fashioned. Default out of the box theme has nothing common with modern view on design

MX-Linux Pros


  • MX Snapshot. Can create your own ISO (snapshot) and use it either as live-session and install back when needed
  • Lightweight. Minimal requirements ask for 5 GB free hard drive space and only 512 MB of RAM
  • Supports non-free drivers
  • Based on Debian It's based on Debian but not on Ubuntu

Cons


  • Causes overheating on some hardware. MXLinux uses too much CPU resources on system 
  • Too much preinstalled applications
  • Old software
  • Longer boot time

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