• Flying Squid
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    Mint is supposed to go with lamb, not beef. This whole infographic is suspect.

      • @stupidcasey
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        119 hours ago

        I like the concept of BSD and would concede that it’s probably the better Os but the thing Linux needs more than anything in Market share, or people to accurately use the damn thing if you prefer less business speak, and I think supporting FreeBSD would just fragment the small user base even further.

  • udon
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    “If you want to build your own linux from scratch, you first have to invent the universe.” - GNU/RMS

    • DankOfAmerica
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      UNIverse

      • Universe’s
      • Not
      • Iverse

      edit: reformatted on desktop for clarity

      • udon
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        79 hours ago

        I think you’re talking about the GNUniverse?

  • @Godnroc
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    14815 hours ago

    I agree, Linux Mint has been well done.

    • @owenfromcanada
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      Mint isn’t well done, it’s full on congratulations

      • @darthsid
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        64 hours ago

        Jokes aside - I was planning to do a Linux build, does that mean I should skip Ubuntu and go Mint? I’m going to be using the build for media and gaming (emulation)

        • DankOfAmerica
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          119 minutes ago

          Mint is great if you want a Linux experience that works with minimal hassle. It uses the Cinnamon desktop environment that is similar to Windows UI. It also has lots of apps and settings that imitate Windows, so it should be intuitive. Ubuntu is also an easy transition for new Linux users, but not as intuitive as Mint, and it has been getting some critique lately for decisions made by the distro’s developer (Canonical). The decisions are likely not going to make much difference in your daily use as a new user, so I wouldn’t worry to much about that specific issue because Ubuntu is a great distro for new users as well. In fact, Mint is based off of Ubuntu. Additionally, Ubuntu Server is one of the most popular server builds because of its ease of use. If you are unsure, you can make a Live USB of each and try them out for a few days.

          Tip: As a new user, it’s possible that you will eventually make a mistake or change to your build that you would like to undo. To undo easily when the time comes, make sure you set up Timeshift when you first install your build. It takes snapshots at whatever regular intervals you would like so that you can revert back to one when the time comes. It has saved me lots of frustration.

        • @glitchdx
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          22 hours ago

          i went from windows to mint, having a good time with it. This isn’t my first attempt at making the switch, but it is the last.

          One of my previous attempts was with Ubuntu, and it looks like it would be easier if I was familiar with mac.

        • @[email protected]
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          I prefer mint over ubuntu. Also, I dont know about anyone else, but for me transition from windows to mint was easier than transition to ubuntu or pop os

        • jawa21
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          There aren’t many reasons at all to use Ubuntu over Mint, and in fact there are many downsides to Ubuntu these days (package management and installation being the worst). Get a USB drive with at least 4(?) gb of space and make a live install of Mint then give it a whirl. Odds are it will meet your needs without a lot of effort.

  • Snot Flickerman
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    So does that mean Windows is a hot dog made up of all the leftover bits like beef lips?

    • @ikidd
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      911 hours ago

      My wife, and that’s the line she uses when she orders steak at a restaurant.

  • bruhduh
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    411 hours ago

    I use Gentoo btw