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EndeavourOS versus Linux Mint
Compare	EndeavourOS	Linux Mint
Verdict	Depends	Depends
Best for	Linux hobbyists and tinkerers	Reviving Windows 10 end-of-life PCs
Who it's not for	Complete Linux beginners	Anyone needing Microsoft Office, Adobe, or Windows-only apps
Privacy	One high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-31431, 'Copy Fail') actively discussed on the official forum; no dedicated security page found on the site.^⁷	No Mint-specific breach found; scores 'Excellent' trust.
Support quality	Active, friendly community forum	Volunteer forums only, no paid support
Public sentiment	Reception is broadly positive . users praise the friendly community and near-Arch experience, with occasional complaints about updates breaking the system.^⁴	Users call it a comfortable, homey desktop that wins over Windows switchers and even a 37-year macOS veteran, with limits once needs get advanced.¹⁶
Biggest gotcha	High-severity vulnerability CVE-2026-31431 was discussed on the official forum; patch promptly^⁷	Linux-wide 'Copy Fail' root-access vulnerability disclosed April 2026 . patch promptly after install.

Pick EndeavourOS when

Linux hobbyists and tinkerers
Developers wanting Arch without manual install
Windows users ready to learn the terminal

When EndeavourOS is not a fit

Complete Linux beginners
Anyone wanting a set-and-forget stable OS
Company laptops needing vendor support or SLAs
Non-technical family or shared machines

Pick Linux Mint when

Reviving Windows 10 end-of-life PCs
Everyday home computing
Windows refugees wanting a familiar layout
Second lives for old Macs

When Linux Mint is not a fit

Anyone needing Microsoft Office, Adobe, or Windows-only apps
Serious PC gamers . anti-cheat and NVIDIA driver friction
Businesses wanting vendor SLAs or paid support
Enterprise fleets needing centralized device management

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EndeavourOS review . Dedoimedodedoimedo.com
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Endeavour OS Aims to Fill the Void Left by Antergos . It's FOSSitsfoss.com
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Copy Fail . High Severity Vulnerability . CVE-2026-31431forum.endeavouros.com
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EndeavourOS . Open Collectiveopencollective.com
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What is EndeavourOS like as a daily driver on a Desktop? . Redditreddit.com
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EndeavourOS Borked!!! . Scots Newsletter forumsforums.scotsnewsletter.com
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Home - Linux Mintlinuxmint.com
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Download Linux Mint 22.3linuxmint.com
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Linux Mint Review: Great Until You Need More Than the Basicskevinthetechguy.ca
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Reddit: LINUX MINT FEELS LIKE HOMEreddit.com
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