What is
Linux Mint?
Linux Mint is an open-source, privacy focused operating system built and maintained by the privacy community.
Most operating systems view your laptop as a gateway for cloud tracking, targeted ads, and mandatory updates. Linux is built on a different principle: your computer belongs to you.
Total Privacy
Zero System Tracking: Your OS should not spy on you. Linux collects zero personal data by default—no keylogging, no location tracking, and no background activity monitoring.
No Account Required: Use your computer completely offline. You never need to sign in with an email, create an online profile, or link a cloud account just to use your desktop.
No Built-in AI Surveillance: Linux will never take background screenshots of your workflow or scrape your files to feed cloud-based AI models. Your files stay private.
Complete Transparency: Because Linux is 100% open-source, its code is constantly reviewed by independent security experts worldwide. There are no hidden backdoors or secret tracking tools.
Total Security
Safe Application Downloads: Forget downloading risky installer files from random websites. Linux lets you install software from trusted, cryptographically verified app libraries.
Strict App Permissions: Applications run in isolated sandboxes. You decide exactly which apps get access to your webcam, microphone, internet connection, or private files.
Immunity to Standard Malware: Over 90% of desktop viruses and ransomware are designed specifically to target Windows. Linux shields you from mainstream online threats right out of the box.
Full-Disk Encryption: Protect your files if your computer is ever lost or stolen with powerful, built-in disk encryption that keeps your data unreadable to thieves.
Zero Bloat
No Pre-Installed Junk: Linux installs only the essential tools you need. No pre-loaded games, trial software, unwanted widgets, or menu advertisements.
Blazing Fast Performance: Linux uses up to 75% less background memory than Windows or macOS. That means faster app launches, smoother multitasking, and better battery life.
Updates That Respect Your Time: Updates run quietly in the background without slowing down your machine, and Linux will never force an unexpected system restart while you work.
Complete Hardware Control: Extend the life of your laptop. Linux runs smoothly on both brand-new machines and older hardware that mainstream operating systems have abandoned.
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OPEN SOURCE
trust us.
You don't have to
Open source means the privacy community has built this technology. Anyone can inspect it and help make it better. Transparency isn't a feature buried in the settings, it's part of the architecture.
In fact, you don't need us at all.
With a little bit of technical skill, you can create all of our products yourself by reviewing our free DIY resources. Our goal is to bring in as many people as possible to the Open Source Privacy community as possible, even without buying anything from us.