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I tried Peppermint Linux: How this bare-bones distro lets you build your ideal OS

ID: 598d41fe-b1cf-522e-9237-790ade36700f

STIX ID: report--598d41fe-b1cf-522e-9237-790ade36700f

Feed Name: ZDNet Security

Date Published: 2026-04-06

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

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Peppermint Linux is a lightweight, Debian-based distribution that ships with minimal software and emphasizes speed, customization, and suitability for older hardware; the reviewer notes Synaptic as the default package manager, recommends installing GNOME Software and Flatpak for ease of use, and concludes the OS is a good base for building a tailored desktop environment.

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