Linux Mint vs. Ubuntu Mate

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Interface
Certification
Definition of Ubuntu
Ubuntu is one of the most famous operating systems for new users which has different applications too, the most famous ones include Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, Evolution and many others. Another advantage it has that the distribution of this software is free while different other features can be purchased at a nominal price. It was developed in 2004 and therefore became the older one between the two. It has an easy to use interface which has features resembling that of a desktop application, on pressing the button all the features are visible.
Definition of Linux Mint
It was developed two years later in 2006 and has not obtained certification from Microsoft. Therefore, people might find it difficult to install since it misses different features. This fact is made up for by its use of an interface which is similar to Microsoft. It has different features which are presently free of cost along with the installation and does not require the purchase of other features as well. Applications of this include Mozilla Firefox, and the latest version came in the market as recent as 2016.