How is Peppermint OS different to other Linux distributions?
Choose Peppermint OS if you want an initially lean system that you can easily configure yourself, that does not require you to be signed in to Microsoft, Google, Apple, Samsung, Amazon, or any tech giant interested in exploiting you…
Peppermint OS ships with very few preinstalled apps — it’s intentionally minimal. Peppermint encourages users to install only what they need, reducing bloat and improving performance. It comes with no bundled office suite or media player by default — you choose what you want later via the Peppermint Hub or the apt package manager. You will also be in control of updates, which can be installed at your convenience.
Peppermint comes with an app called Kumo, which makes it easy to install Web Apps. This is a simple way to install the web versions of Microsoft 365 Office applications, or any website that you want quick access to.
Which version of Peppermint should you choose?
The recommended choice is to use the 64-bit version of Debian. This version is compatible with most computers manufactured after 2008 and supports recent Linux software. Consider the 32-bit version if your computer has less than 4 GB of RAM or you know it has a 32-bit processor. While Devuan may perform slightly faster than Debian, it has less compatibility overall.
The Peppermint OS website also offers ‘fully loaded’ versions that contain software you might not need. The versions I offer are what Peppermint call their ‘flagship’ versions, which show off what Peppermint can do while balancing simplicity and speed.
