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Windows 11 vs. Linux Mint

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

MetricWindows 11

by Microsoft

Linux Mint

by Linux Mark Institute

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count4,327189
Ease of use9.39.1
Ease of setup9.39.3
Quality of support8.78.6
Meets requirements9.29.1
NPS69.15254274.731183
Small Business37.8%54.9%
Mid-Market32.4%32.1%
Enterprise29.9%13.0%
Total page views8,585687
Total LLM citations9,0482,110

Windows 11

Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest operating system, designed to provide a seamless and intuitive user experience across various devices. With a fresh, modern interface and enhanced performance, Windows 11 aims to boost productivity, creativity, and connectivity for users worldwide. Key Features and Functionality: - Redesigned Start Menu: Centered on the taskbar, the new Start Menu offers a clean layout with customizable sections for favorite apps, enabling quicker access to essential tools.

Pros

  • User-Friendly
  • Ease of Use
  • Speed/Performance
  • User Interface
  • Design Aesthetics
  • New Features

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