If you're considering Ubuntu or Linux Mint, how do you know which one is right for you?

Ubuntu vs. Linux Mint

Ubuntu and Linux Mint are both Linux distributions. That may sound complicated, but it just means Ubuntu and Mint are both ways of packing together various components along with the Linux kernel to create a functioning desktop operating system. Ubuntu or Linux Mint are both capable of replacing Windows, macOS, or Chrome OS on your existing computer.

To distinguish between the two, let's look at them one by one.

What Is Ubuntu?