josefgarvi, 8 months ago

@Linux_Is_Best
Isn't it simpler to install #LinuxMint directly?

Linux_Is_Best, 8 months ago

@josefgarvi See thread

https://mastodon.social/

josefgarvi, 8 months ago

@Linux_Is_Best Yes, thank you. I was responding to the thread.

Linux_Is_Best, 8 months ago

@josefgarvi then you already have your answer 🤷

Linux_Is_Best, 8 months ago

If you want to add Mint's apps, there is a PPA for that too.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/07/install-linux-mint-apps-on-ubuntu-ppa

Thanks to the good folks at @omgubuntu for pointing that out.

#Mint #Ubuntu #Linux

caiocgo, 8 months ago

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Linux_Is_Best, 8 months ago

@caiocgo @omgubuntu

Mint isn't something I recommend to newbies, and although I'm not one, I wouldn't use it for the instability.

Mint's Ubuntu flavor is a copy of a copy.

Mint is based off of Ubuntu, which is based off of Debian. Not only do you have the possibility of running into whatever is lurking in both Ubuntu and Debian, but also some unique issues added in by Mint.

You're better off using the source and adding in a few apps without every tweak or modification Mint has introduced.

caiocgo, 8 months ago

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Linux_Is_Best, 8 months ago

@caiocgo @omgubuntu

That brings me to my other point....

I like their Debian edition, but they often abandon it and focus on their Ubuntu branch.

For example, I experienced a screen resolution issue that kept the display stuck at 800x600. You couldn't change the settings, because the settings were greyed out, and it wouldn't respond to the terminal either.

The issue didn't exist in Debian 10, 11, or 12 -Only LMDE 5.

If they gave LMDE more love and care, I'd recommend them.

Yeekasoose, 8 months ago

@Linux_Is_Best @caiocgo @omgubuntu

I've been using Mint for years now with precisely zero issues. Telling people to not use Mint because of a perceived lack of stability is disingenuous. In my opinion it's one of the best distros for beginners and lazy people out there.