Linux Mint vs Pop OS - Which Ubuntu Cousin Should You Use? (2025)

Описание: In this review I cover:
• 🖥️ Installation & first-run experience (ease, drivers, codecs)
• 🎨 Desktop environments — Cinnamon (Mint) vs COSMIC/GNOME (Pop!_OS)
• ⚙️ Hardware & driver support — out-of-the-box NVIDIA handling and hybrid graphics (Pop!_OS) vs wide compatibility on older machines (Mint)
• 🎮 Gaming & Proton — Steam compatibility, performance notes, and which distro needs more tweaking
• 🔒 Security & recovery — default disk encryption, automatic recovery partition, and Timeshift backups on Mint
• ⚡ Performance & resource use — low-RAM friendliness vs high-performance workflows
• 🧰 Software management — repos, Flatpak/Snap support, and update strategies
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Target users — who should pick Mint, who should pick Pop!_OS, and migration tips

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Disclosures & Disclaimer

• Opinions: This video reflects my hands-on testing, community reports, and published documentation — for educational and editorial purposes only.
• No sponsorship: Not sponsored or endorsed by Linux Mint, System76, or Pop!_OS.
• Accuracy: I aim to be current; kernel versions, desktop environments, driver packaging, and workflows can change. Verify latest release notes for critical systems.
• Technical note: I am not a certified systems engineer. Hardware compatibility, driver behavior, and performance vary by CPU/GPU/firmware and driver versions; test on non-critical hardware before migrating production machines.
• Migration tip: Back up your data (Timeshift, rsync) before switching distros. Test live USB sessions if unsure.
• Fair use: Clips/screenshots may be used for commentary/criticism under fair use. If you believe content here violates rights, contact me and I will address it.