Linux Mint Resources

If you're looking for a free operating system or you just want to try something different from Windows or Mac OS X, Linux Mint is a great place to start. Known for being one of the easiest types of Linux to use, Linux Mint comes pre-packaged with most of the tools you'll need to fulfill your daily computing needs. If you've used Windows, Linux Mint will seem familiar, and the resources below should help you learn what you need to get started.

Getting started

Get started with Linux Mint by reading tutorials and visiting the official site. You can download Linux Mint for free from linuxmint.com.

Linuxmint.com

The official site for Linux Mint; full of helpful resources
Select
an edition

An overview of the different editions of Mint, with links to tutorials
Introduction and installation

A helpful introduction and thorough installation tutorial

Learn more

Once you’ve installed and become familiar with Linux Mint, these resources offer help and tips for how to improve your experience and use the software.

Documentation

Official manuals for Linux Mint in many languages
Tutorials on
the official site

Tutorials written by community members for various tasks
Tips after installation

Helpful tips after you’ve installed Linux Mint

Ask for help

Many Linux communities are founded on the principle of sharing and helping your peers. If you have questions, these forums have many members willing to help, and they’re free to use.

Official forums

The forums of the official Linux Mint site
Linux Mint
on Reddit

The Linux Mint subforum on Reddit, a popular Internet forum
Linuxquestions
.org

The Linux Mint forum on linuxquestions.org, a forum for Linux users