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Peppermint OS vs Lubuntu: catalog facts
Peppermint OS	Lubuntu
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free to download and use.
Linux	Linux
Very small default package set Choice of Debian or Devuan base	Lightweight LXQt desktop Full Ubuntu software ecosystem
You need to install most applications yourself Small volunteer project	LXQt has fewer built-in features than heavier desktops
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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