G2 Vendor Directory

Apple OS X Yosemite vs. Linux Mint

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricApple OS X Yosemite

by Apple

Linux Mint

by Linux Mark Institute

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count94189
Ease of use9.39.1
Ease of setup9.29.3
Quality of support9.18.6
Meets requirements9.19.1
NPS67.03296774.731183
Small Business60.6%54.9%
Mid-Market22.3%32.1%
Enterprise17.0%13.0%
Total page views298687
Total LLM citations602,110

Apple OS X Yosemite

OS X Yosemite, released in October 2014, is the eleventh major version of Apple's desktop operating system for Mac computers. This update introduced a comprehensive redesign, aligning the Mac interface more closely with the aesthetics of iOS, featuring a flatter, more modern look with translucent elements and a refreshed color palette. Yosemite also emphasized enhanced integration between Mac and iOS devices, offering users a more seamless and connected experience across their Apple products.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Design Aesthetics
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Installation
  • Speed/Performance
  • App Ecosystem

Linux Mint

Linux Mint is a community-driven Linux distribution that aims to provide a modern, elegant, and comfortable operating system that is both powerful and easy to use. Based on Ubuntu and Debian, it offers full multimedia support out of the box and comes bundled with a variety of free and open-source applications. The default desktop environment is Cinnamon, developed by the Linux Mint team, with MATE and Xfce available as alternatives. Linux Mint is available for x86-64 systems.

Pros

  • User-Friendly
  • Stability
  • Linux/Ubuntu OS
  • Speed/Performance
  • Ease of Use
  • Lightweight Size