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I don't test Linuxes on real machines any more but use my VMware for this purpose. I'll try Mint the next few days for evaluation. I always need a beginners-friendly ...
- 09-27-2010 #11Linux User
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I don't test Linuxes on real machines any more but use my VMware for this purpose. I'll try Mint the next few days for evaluation. I always need a beginners-friendly distro to foist people on Linux when they ask me about computers.
- 09-27-2010 #12Linux Guru
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Provided the hardware they are using is good enough then Linux Mint is a good first stop in Linux land
... rolling release Linux Mint based on Debian is even better 
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- 09-28-2010 #13Linux Enthusiast
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Fortunately in linux land, we have both a deep end and a shallow end. I'm one of those that doesn't like to get my hands dirty, but appreciate that if really needed, I could. Ubuntu is my choice, but Mint would be fine also.
- 09-28-2010 #14Linux Newbie
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Addendum: Peppermint-One has proven itself to be even livelier and more verstile than Mint-9-lxde recently, in my experience. Hats off to the Developers!
I wish all those working on LMDE longevity and fulfillment, as well.
As far as ubuntu goes -- Qimo is the best rendition, so far, IMHumbleO.
- 09-29-2010 #15Trusted Penguin
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The thing I liked most about Mint was the menu. Now thanks to this, it's on my Ubuntu box and working perfectly
If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate! (Zapp Brannigan)
My new blog. It's probably not as good as I think it is.
- 09-30-2010 #16Linux Enthusiast
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For new users I certainly recommend mint my self. I also use it my self, as I want my system to work without too much effort.
I do like to play around with distro's like Gentoo with a similar complexity, but they require too much work for me to get me going on a fresh install. For PC's where I can afford to get into a project (and when I have the time) I'll use the more complex distro's for sure.
- 10-01-2010 #17Super Moderator
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Linux Mint: the tastier Ubuntu
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