GNOME 49 Will Require Deeper systemd Integration
Upcoming GNOME releases will require systemd for key session features, making it harder for non-systemd distros to keep pace without major patches.

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Mint has developed some of its own software, as has MATE. I don't think it's motivated by anything to do with systemd.

E.g., I use Pluma, developed by MATE. I uninstalled Xed, developed by Mint. Until I got rid of it in favor of Pluma, Xed was the default text editor. Mint developed a couple of other X-something applications which I also replaced with their MATE equivalents.

I use the MATE version of Linux Mint.

Some people think it's a terrible idea to run software designed to run on one DE on a different DE. I do it all the time. I always have. E.g., I use Kate for developing software.

Gnome is my least favorite DE. I only use it with Tails because there is no other choice. I use MATE as my "daily driver," but I also like XFCE and Cinnamon. I'm happy with Mint's decision to support the 3 DEs it does.