Quick Answer: Is Linux Mint Based on Debian or Ubuntu?
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The Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) uses Debian Stable as the software source base rather than Ubuntu. LMDE was originally based directly on Debian’s Testing branch, but is designed to provide the same functionality and look and feel as the Ubuntu-based editions.

What version of Linux is Linux Mint?

Main components. Linux Mint 19.2 features Cinnamon 4.2, a Linux kernel 4.15 and an Ubuntu 18.04 package base.

What version of Debian is Linux Mint?

Linux Mint Releases

Version Codename Package base
19.2 Tina Ubuntu Bionic
19.1 Tessa Ubuntu Bionic
19 Tara Ubuntu Bionic
4 Debbie Debian Buster
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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