Hey, everyone! Welcome back to the channel. Today, I've prepared a comparison video featuring
Linux Mint 21.2 on the left and Linux Mint Debian Edition 6 on the right. Let's kick off the installers and delve into
the differences and similarities between both. Now, let's take a look at the first login
for each. During the install, Linux Mint 21.2 detected
the drivers, filling the screen. In contrast, Debian Edition did not, but this
is not a major concern. Moving on, we have the welcome screens for
both versions. First things first on the initial boot - let's
check for updates on both. Linux Mint 21.2 prompts an update manager
upgrade, while Debian Edition does not have this feature. Let's update Linux Mint to the latest. Now, as we wait for the update manager, let's observe some version
details. Firefox, FFmpeg, SystemD versions on both
sides. Installing updates on both systems. Password input required, and I'll speed this
up in the video. Now, looking at release cycles, Linux Mint
Debian Edition has a 2-year cycle, while Linux Mint has a 6-month cycle. Check out the release dates on
the Wiki page for specifics. Comparing driver managers, Linux Mint has
it in the welcome application, while Debian Edition users would need to use the terminal
for the same task. Convenience, indeed. Checking desktop colors, theme change, and
comparing NeoFetch. Linux Mint Debian Edition has a newer kernel
and a few less packages, consuming less memory compared to Linux Mint with an older kernel. Checking the file manager 'Nemo,' both versions
are on 5.8.5. System settings are virtually identical, except
for the Linux kernel version. Examining extensions metadata retrieval on
both, we see virtually identical results. Moving on to the package managers, Debian
Edition uses the Debian package manager, while Linux Mint uses Ubuntu's. Exploring wallpapers, they appear to be identical. And just to clarify, neither of these distributions
is a rolling release; they follow a versioned release cycle. Highlighting a difference, Linux Mint 21.2
allows you to use Mainline to manage kernel versions, while Debian Edition throws an error
for this process. Opening Mainline, we see the interface. However, be cautious about changing your kernel
without a specific reason. Another NeoFetch, emphasizing that Debian
Edition's kernel version (6.1) and Linux Mint 21.2's kernel version (5.15) aren't the sole
factors for decision-making. Addressing Canonical's push for Snap packages,
Linux Mint Debian Edition exists as a precaution. If the Linux Mint developers find themselves
spending too much time removing Snap packages in the future, Debian Edition might become
the new default. In summary, Linux Mint Debian Edition 6.1
and Linux Mint 21.2 are both viable choices, and kernel versions alone shouldn't dictate
your decision. The Linux Mint developers are making decisions
to ensure the system's stability and user experience. That's it for this video. I hope you found it informative and helpful. If you have any questions or comments, please
leave them below. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the
next one!
