The Linux Mint team listened to you! In 21.1 the software manager shows you debs and flatpaks conveniently next to each other so you can choose either easily.

@buntomat

9 ай бұрын

It can become a problem to mix up packet managers.

@daverkb

3 ай бұрын

That's right ... and as easy a choice A or B. And I used to install a lot of stuff through the Terminals. Flatpaks are so reliable now that I hardly use use the Terminal. But I sure like having it there.

I'm watching this from a 2012 MBAir on Linux Mint. Works perfectly. I'm very happy with it.

@esphilee

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@dannygarden2292

Жыл бұрын

I'm watching this from my IBM Thinkpad T43 .

@shresthkumarlal285

Жыл бұрын

IBM ThinkPads are the best !!! I am watching this on lenevo ThinkPad E14 which my first big purchase from my savings after passing high school this year :-))

@pickleshanks

Жыл бұрын

I bought an old ThinkPad T410 on eBay for $90 because I love the chunky aesthetic, and decided to swap out the old HDD with an SDD and put Mint Cinnamon on it. It stutters a bit sometimes, but otherwise it just might be a low end laptop from 2017 the way it runs!

@henriquemagalhaes3062

Жыл бұрын

@@pickleshanks try the xcfe version , might be better suited for your needs

I'm currently using Linux Mint for my coding classes at college and I love the fact that it is very simple to use, you can customize the UI any way you want and it is an excellent choice to enter the world of Linux, I just absolutely love it.

@rrrevered

Жыл бұрын

I have used Mint for several years. I love my penguin. It's great for computer science (I AM a computer scientist). It's well supported in the community. It's based on Debian so has a quality upstream. It's very stable. I use it at home, and in my office space. I admit using my MacBook Pro and a Mac studio as well. :) Thanks Manuel for sharing.

@plokil

Жыл бұрын

I'm using it as my daily driver (21.1 Cinnamon) and i love it. The only think I'd add to it is tiling mode like kde bismuth

Hallo, I use linux Mint since the beginning (many years). So yes, I am old (60+). I was one of the first persons to use computers long ago. My thougths about linux Mint? It is the best OS I ever worked with and I worked with a lot of OS. It is my daily driver on 3 computers that are linked on my network. The best.

I've been a Linux Mint user for years. You hit the nail on the head when you said, "People just want to use their computers." How true! If I could get MS Office to run on Linux Mint, I could switch my company over to Linux Mint exclusively.

@VeronicaExplains

Жыл бұрын

I know not all of the Linux users agree with me, but I truly wish Adobe and Microsoft would release their software on at least one Linux distro. I'm reasonably confident that would be the catalyst for a lot of companies.

@youandme8082

Жыл бұрын

onlyoffice would do the tricks

@rob.taylor

Жыл бұрын

@@youandme8082 I agree, it's just getting the rest of management to agree as well. The only software I really like are outlook and publisher. I still use ITunes, so that's on me :), but personally, I hate the annual subscription model Microsoft has come up with.

@budgetkeyboardist

11 ай бұрын

What about Office 365 on the web? Most people where I work use that, and it just requires a web browser. The only downside is that every so often you come across a document that does require the desktop version. That's probably on purpose...

@michaelwright2986

10 ай бұрын

@@budgetkeyboardist They say with office programs that most people only use 10% of the features, but different people use a different 10%. I looked at Office on the web, and there's like one or two features that matter to me that aren't in the web version. I assume MS will never port Office to Linux, because that would damage their OS monopoly; what I don't know is why Wine has trouble with Office, but they don't even promise a good experience with it. Libre Office works well most of the time, but there's just enough uncertainty about whether it will be fully compatible with latest update to Office that you would be brave to specify it for a corporation. This is not accidental.

Linux Mint is my daily driver on most of my PCs but I use Pop!_OS on my 2011 Macbook Pro because I felt the elegant aluminum Apple hardware needed something with a bit more graphical flair. Silly reason, I know, but it works for me.

@Cavi587

Жыл бұрын

You could probably customize Mint to look just as good, but I guess Pop just looks cool out of the box.

@truth884

Жыл бұрын

How’s the battery life on your MacBook?

@applemarkwantsvids

Жыл бұрын

Mind if I ask what the ups and downs about Pop! are?

I personally run Zorin but I recently installed Mint on my wife's computer and I like them equally. Great video as always. Peace out from a former Minneapolitan (58th and Lyndale South)

This channel is awesome! Let me explain. Veronica has such an engaging presentation style, and I always learn a pantload from her videos. I love both the humor and the depth of knowledge. More, more! Btw, I like the new tee at 3:16, but I love the original "Linux is Awesome" tee better. So, I just ordered one. Can't wait to wear it!

@VeronicaExplains

Жыл бұрын

Thank you SOOO much!!!

@ScottGordon584

Жыл бұрын

I first thought it said "Linus is Awesome" lol

@robindp

Жыл бұрын

I was ROLLING when the error/editors note music started to play. Brilliant! 😂

@univera1111

Жыл бұрын

@@VeronicaExplains was the the installation hardware native or on virtual machine.

programming teacher of mine had a whole mint lab. very beginner friendly for the students coming though who were new to linux

@TriflingToad

Жыл бұрын

I wish 😭

Thank you for an awesome overview of Mint. You have a great ability to explain stuff and really make videos that are enjoyable to watch. I love tuning in and seeing new content.

Linux Mint has been my favorite and primary OS since shortly after it's beginning! I used to distro hop quite a bit, it's fun to do anyway, but I always found myself coming back to the incomparable Linux Mint!

@PhilipBallGarry

Жыл бұрын

Me too, i used to disto hop. It was fun, but staying witb with mint for the last 10 years now

@jennoscura2381

Жыл бұрын

When I was new to Linux I tried a bunch ofdistros. Open Suse, Debian, Ubuntu, Xubuntu, Puppy, Knoppix, Backtrack, Kali. For my daily use I settled on Mint with MATE on the desktop and Mint with XFCE on the laptop. I also tried a variety of GUIs. Gnome 2, KDE, XFCE, Lxde, Fluxbox, Cinnamon, MATE. I think I tried Rat poison and another mousless GUI. I also have an OLPC XO laptop; so you can add Sugar to the list. It's fun to try different things. But eventually the fun wore off. I found what works and don't feel the need to try something new.

I got a few people away from Windows to mint on their older machines, they have ended up enjoying it. Linux mint have done a fantastic job.

I am running Linux Mint 20.3 on a Mid 2012 MacBook Pro! It is is my daily driver and my favorite combo. This is what I used to watch this video! I was running Ubuntu Mate, which did give me WiFi driver issues during the initial install. I had to be near my modem and use an Ethernet cable to download and install the Broadcom drivers manually. But, when I switched to Mint, the Driver Manager found my Broadcom WiFi adapter no problem. Ubuntu Mate did run decently on this MacBook Pro. But I prefer Linux Mint and ended up switching. Mint runs amazing on it. It is like a whole new laptop.

You GOTTA do a video about your editing workflow. This is a very well made and incredibly well edited video. Would love to see a video about encryption. Mainly risks involved in encrypting it and what would happen to my data in case my OS fucks up etc. I've seen everyone recommending it but not sure what happens in case my OS fucked up my drive or in case my hard disk fails -- does data recovery become harder with encryption ? Timeshift video might also be nice

Great job. I love the way kde-connect pauses media when I receive a call. It sometimes surprises me when I get off the phone and the music starts back up. Sending webpages to my choice of computer is great too. It's really handy when I remember I don't need to read the whole article on my phone.

Your videos are very helpful and you have a talent to explain things clearly. Keep up good work!

On my Macbook Pro 2012 model, I installed Macfanctld to keep my Macbook cool using Linux Mint Cinnamon 20.3. I've added it to the Startup applications. Thanks for the video. Great stuff !! 😃

@taiko67

Жыл бұрын

I put Macfanctld on my 2011 MBP after reading your comment. I had just installed LMC 20.3 and I was about to give up on this because my case was getting so hot. I still have a couple of things to figure out, but at least I can play now. Thanks so much! 🙂

@andrevanvlaanderen6666

Жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks..

I was a developer who used Windows my entire life but finally with .net core and VS code and other apps all beginning to work on linux in recent years I installed Linux mint 2 years ago and have been using it as my main development OS without any issues. Sometimes I think about switching but haven't found a reason to yet. I have Artix + s6 + dwm on my ThinkChad that I tinker with.

I tried this beta and it is a very solid OS experience. I feel that some distros could learn from it and aim for a solid desktop experience before all the fancy stuff that only works for half of the people (Wayland, Gnome, etc).

I started using Linux 8 months ago with Mint Cinnamon. Since then ive hopped around a number of distros but always kept my original partition of Mint on the disk, just a great platform to do work and have a reliable experience

Easy-peasy! Great video and I just revived an old 2012 Macbook Air that my son used for college years ago. Thanks!

I can't express just how much I love your videos. You're so AWESOME!

I've been running Linux Mint on a similar old "recycled" MacBook Pro for a few years now. Rock solid, and easily one of the best distros out there. Great video!

Just installed Linux Mint (20..3 Xfce) on a nine year old Asus Transformer (Atom CPU, 2 GB RAM, shipped with Window 8 😵, struggled with Windows 10), and it's working great. Great channel-I like your style! Subscribed.

Awesome video Veronica! I am a noob at Linux. And have spent several hours with dozens of forums and videos trying to decide which to go for as my first Distro. I was about to go for Fedora until I saw your recent video on the Red Hat's decisions. Then this video just confirmed that Mint is the safe start for me :D Subscribed as well! Your clarity in going over the subjects and wonderful humor is awesome!

I just discovered your Channel and subbed. I've had Linux Mint on a laptop for over 6 years, it just works, no tinkering, just do what you got to do and it does it no problem.

I just upgraded a 2012 Enterprise HP ProBook and i threw Mint on there, man it is lightning fast now and I consider Linux Mint a little bloaty for my tastes (works awesome for Mom, who it was for!) I argue that Mint is the best all-around desktop distro that you can get with Linux, it gives you all the functionality of a modern desktop without all the nonsense.

@ps5hasnogames55

Жыл бұрын

mf really said bloaty

@daverkb

3 ай бұрын

I use Mint on 2013 MSI and Gigabyte machines. They are i7 four core and they run very fast. And so, you comment resonates.

This is my first time stumbling onto your channel!!!! Linux Mint has been something I looked into, and I am now a former Windows user!!! Your videos are awesome, and so are you!!!!

First time the algorithm shows me your content. Immediately subscribed. Great job!

I love Linux Mint. I use it right now on my NAS (an HP Z420 board transplanted to an old PC case I have had since 2002, where I was able to place 12 3.5" HDD), instead of other "mainstream" solutions, since it is more flexible. I found your channel last week, and I'm enjoying watching the videos. Nice work!

It's a big pleasure to watch your videos. Keep it up, you're doing a fantastic job! ^_^ So is Linux Mint fantastic, I installed it for my fiancée 2 years ago, and she loves how well it works. Maybe it'd been a bit tough time for her to get used to Linuxes, but in the end it was worth it. :)

Another great video! I need to look at getting some of your merch. Please keep them coming. Thanks again :)

Hi Veronica. I'm a Linux Mint 20.3 user and I can say Warpinator works pretty well. Sorry for my Windows-er friends who must turn to some unofficial port :-)

Just discovered the channel and I love your knowledge and humor!

Awesome video. Just did the same on my 2012 macbook pro yesterday night. The Lubuntu I had installed a couple of months ago had stopped being able to fetch new stuff using apt.. I had never tried the Mint distro seems very nice !!

Well,n let's try that again. I have an old Samsung Laptop that came with Windows 7 and it wasn't handling Windows 10 so I decided to try to use Linux Mint. That was about 2 years ago and I'm really happy with it. Several online folks like DistroTube and some specific Linux Mint sites have helped me when I had an issue. Obviously, I'm a Newby or however it is spelled. I only recently discovered your page and I love the format and your style! Thank you!

New to your channel, you won me over with the classic Amiga workbench on the screen behind you. I use Linux Mint on a really old laptop as my Plex server.

We have an old MacBook Pro circa the same era maybe 2011. I've been considering installing a Linux distro on it. This was very enjoyable to watch. Thanks!

I'm digging your laid back vibe. I'm subbing just because of the vibe and we need more ladies into tech that aren't wearing 5 pounds of make up. Personality and authenticity counts. Keep up the good work and keep the vids coming. I would like to see a video on encryption and securing/preparing a Linux laptop for traveling and trips to the local coffee shop (pub wi-fi).

Yes would love a video on encryption! Linux is awesome for rejuvenating old laptops and other pc hardware. Awesome video, thank you!

@johnhricko8212

Жыл бұрын

handbrake

@cgme9535

Жыл бұрын

@@johnhricko8212 isn’t Handbrake mostly for compression?

Just found your channel and...LOVE IT! I am a 30+ year user (and Administrator) of Windows PCs and servers...but have been getting a bit unhappy with the moves to online/subscription over the last few years. For that reason: --My non-primary machines run Ubuntu 22.10 (GNOME), but I do use Mint 21 Cinnamon in a VM on my primary machine. --I also tinker with ZorinOS - another excellent choice for beginners. Both Mint and Zorin look FANTASTIC and support Flatpak out of the box...which I like! :)

I used Mint back in the old days. 2008-2011. I have had a favorable opinion of the project ever since and while I have moved on to other distros, I love checking out Mint content. It's gratifying to know the project has managed to stay focused all these years on delivering a great environment with accessibility for newcomers and utility for veterans

Hey Veronica, thank you for your time and LINUX support, it's 2023 and your videos are still alive and well helping a wide variety of LINUX enthusiast around the world. Smile have a great day!

After starting with PCLinuxOS 15 years ago, tested several other distro's. Finaly stopped at Linux Mint Cinnamon as my daily driver some 8 years ago. Still testing other distro's for fun, but still sticking at LMC. Looking at Pop OS! Also now. Installed app. 10 x LMC on old hardware from friends. All are happy with it. Also using Ansible for all my preffered installs and config charges, works great. Keep up the good work ....

I have a 11yr old Mac mini running great with MX Linux. I am seriously considering Mint. Thanks for the video.

@scottb4029

Жыл бұрын

@@mikepxg6406 because it is too late, I've converted to Linux. Plus I don't want to be stuck in a system that is not up to date

@scottb4029

Жыл бұрын

@@mikepxg6406sorry , I was thinking of Catalina . I have a 5.1 Mac mini that will can only use high Sierra. I can move ahead a little with fancy patching thru software. Sounds like a bandaid to me , that is basically holding off the inevitable , that Apple will eventually leave me behind.

this was so useful, hope u make some more!!

Great video again. I have been using Mint for many years. When I want to play with Linux, I use some other distro (Manjaro for example), but when I want to use Linux for something useful, I use Mint.

Been using linux for the las 20 years, I remember the bad old days of using the terminal for everything and spending a day to make your printer work. Now I use Linux Mint because is easy and stable. Not missing all the hustle with printers or wifi not working,

a timeshift video would be nice

I have used Linux since the very first release of Slackware in 1993. I have used many distros. I use Linux Mint all the time now. I love it for all the reasons you mentioned. It is a beautiful interface, pretty much everything runs right out of the gate, and they have made it easy for both beginners and experienced people alike.

@KickButtMarketing

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. First started using Linux back in the late '90s. Due in part to work change, I ended back using MS. About two years ago now, I went back to Linux via Mint. Compared to back in the '90s, the install via a pre-programmed USB drive was a snap including setting up the Mint-Windows OS option at start-up and setting Mint as the default start option. I do need Windows for certain software choices- mainly at tax time and so it's convenient to be able to simply choose an OS option at start-up. Once one gets used to daily working with Linux Mint, switching back to Windows and the laborious wait to load time, the pace of programs loading to run quickly reminds one as in part why you switched over to Linux. As a note, I donated to the support of Mint and encourage everyone to show some appreciation and send a little moo-la over.

Super cool video! I'm using 20.3 now. Linux Mint has resurrected my 2011 MBP. Woohoo!

@VeronicaExplains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And huzzah for old technology keeping up, thanks to Linux!

Encryption - great topic for beginners to understand... what is at stake, why backups are critical... Good stuff Thanks Veronica

Nice tutorial. I don’t know anything about Linux but I may try it and hope I can learn to use it, you make it look easy.

Yes, Please do a video discussing LVM disk encryption! Thanks for your fun videos!

Veronica I really live your presentation style and your smile, thanks for the video

Greetings from Brazil Verônica!! Yes Linux Mint is awesome. I use it on an iMac(2012). About the temperature, for some reason, most linux distros don't trigger the system's coolers in the way it should. Besides of applying new thermal paste to all the processor and video cards, there's a daemon called "mbfan" that you set it up to turn the fans on to run faster to avoid going that high (like a saw in your video). I hope it helps!

That is my main laptop and I love Mint 21 on it. I started my Linux journey in 2020 and I have now completely switched. Mint has bridged the barriers that Linux has always presented. Thanks for your awesome channel.

@jamescranefinecarpentry7146

Жыл бұрын

@@alfa-psi The top buttons that adjust the keyboard backlight work properly if that is what you mean. All those buttons worked immediately which isn’t always the case with other keyboards.

The introduction was very helpful, thanks!

This was clutch. Great work!

Hi Veronica! Great video as usual! I tried Linux Mint and Cinnamon almost 10 years ago, which was a great experience. It looks like many things have improved in the meantime, and I'll surely give it a try again shortly. What worries me is that, IIRC, Cinnamon is not Wayland-ready, and there's no plan in that respect.

i just cant believe you used a bop it in a tech video GENIUS!!!

Would love a video on encrypting disks! Even in this unscripted video, you explain things very clearly. Earned an immediate sub from me!

the team of Linux mint have done a great work on this beta. Best distro for people to experience the awesomeness of Linux for the first time.

Parabéns Ivete San Galo, Excelente aula!!!

I did this also to an old macbook circa 2011/2012, developer laptop I was given in 2017, installed both mint and debian vanilla on there. I had to do some extra mods with boot options to enable / disable the internal gpu since it had an external discrete gpu on there as well. It really gave the old hardware some new life not surprisingly

Your my go to from now on you make it easy to understand

thank you!!!! Installed mint 21 on a 12 year old MacBook and it runs like a charm. Runs a bit warm, and the fan goes into high gear on a video call but other than that it is FAB!!!. Boots in 16 seconds logs in quickly too.

I love your Workbench 1.3 running on your Amiga at the back. :D

Thank you!!! I had no idea you could do this! Broken macbook revived!

I've been using Linux Mint for years. I love Cinnamon. I've distrohopped for years but I just end up going back to LM. I run the standard Ubuntu based on my desktop, but I run the Debian based on my laptop. KDE connect works great on both.

Excellent channel. Enjoyable and informative.

Just found your channel and you have a new subscriber, thanks for the great content

My first visit - I like your speed and lively style. Just starting on LMDE 5, but still a bit undecided about what should be my daily driver. Thanks, Carlo

I had been using Ubuntu since I tried it in one of my old windows machines, and it just worked. I played around for several years with it, until Ubuntu adopted the Unity desktop. I switched to Mint, and have used it as my primary OS until I retired (the university required Windows or Apple to access the database), and now I use Mint exclusively and haven't looked back. I help my wife manage her Windows system, and from that experience, I would never go back. While watching this video, I ordered a 2013 Mac Air to run Mint, and will use it as my "carry with me" machine when I travel. Thanks for your encouragement. I love your videos and subscribed.

Like so many others, Mint was my first full-time distro. Mint taught me a few things: 1.) Linux is for everyone, 2.) Mint is more difficult to brick (and easier to fix) than Windows and MacOS, 3.) command line is awesome, and 4.) you don't need to stay in a loveless relationship with your DE because XFCE will always be there for you. Fast forward nearly a decade to the present time: after agonizing over what we would run on our business laptops, I settled on Mint (XFCE) for all of the reasons listed above.

I love it. Thank you for the wonderful review

Running Linux Mint 21 (not beta) on a late 2009 Mac Mini. Excellent Operating System for an older mac which Apple has refused to upgrade. The only issue I ran into on my install was the WiFi/Bluetooth card. I removed it and replaced it with a generic WiFi dongle (tenda) I had lying around. Linux recognized the WiFi dongle, and it was nothing more than a basic long in to my network to get it up and working. Now I'm on line with this older Mac Mini. and I must say, it runs better under Linux Mint, than It ran under OSX...

Totally excellent! So useful and hepful to us!!!!

Just installed Linux Mint 21.2 in my 2011 Macbook Air. It is working fantastically. Thanks!

I have just installed Linux mint on an older computer thanks to your video. It's downloading right now . Why am I so excited 😃. Would love to see a vid on that messaging program you were talking about. Love the channel

@VeronicaExplains

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with it and thank you so much!!

Linux Mint persuaded me I could use Linux on my main computer. I'm just trying a few other distros to make sure before the Big Switch, and a lot of them are failing the First Half Hour test: a bug, or some basic set-up item that is too hard to work out, in the first encounter. Mint doesn't do that. The language of "for beginners" or "first distro" obscures the fact that you point out: most regular folks don't want to think about their computer, they just want to use it to do stuff. Windows 2000 (and XP) was like that, and Mac OS X for quite a while while the company was run by an obsessive perfectionist. Now, it seems like it's Linux Mint. BTW, thanks for the mention of KDE Connect (or is it Konnekt?)--I must check it out.

@PapiBauby

Жыл бұрын

Linux Mint " persuaded you " into believing that it's safe ! That's right :D that debian would be good enough

I'm really impressed with this channel. I've used Linux mint for years even for older folks, my son's computer since he was about 4 and whenever I need a computer I don't want to work on again... I daily drive Manjaro.

I love these videos. It's like your favorite elementary school teacher is teaching you about her favorite subject, so wholesome.

L.M. user since 2008 ... and still newbie . 1st partition with KDE 18 and second with Vanessa MATE . Thank you for all your support .

Yes, an encryption video (or two) would be great! Thanks V.

Mint is great. I changed the desktop on my installation to lxqt. It is more snappy now. It still has the mint symbols and all functions.

OMG, it really worked. Thank you so much!!

I think the work culminating in Mint 21.3 is a winner! It seems so resolved and mature, while it’s actually still pretty young. Like many systems that you can install, if not all, the first thing you should do, even before adding any network, is harden the system! Stop any services that are sharing and installed by default: this goes for packagers, package management systems, and users - also close any open ports until your system and its software are configured! I installed one pkg which called for postfix and left it running. A quick audit showed a number of applications opening ports and a number of extra services running. A sensible ufw, configuration and rules added and explained by each software that can communicate should be part of every distribution and package. I think a built in system-auditor that is understandable at the ‘Barney™’ level should be part of every install and a visible choice on the Welcome screen. I was port-knocked wi/in ~2 minutes of setting up my first network connection & VPN…. The latter got a wg-quick reconfiguration. All-in-all, Mint 21.3 is very successful. I’ll be hopping soon, but we’ll.

This is some good content, I subbed, keep it up :D

I really love your use of system sounds and musical bits! I just picked up a 2013 Macbook Air and have been trying out Ubuntu Budgie on it, which is a change of pace after years of Maté and XFCE. The only issue I've had so far is that the webcam is not recognized. (I've tried a few things, but I'm used to not having a webcam anyway.)

@sadmac356

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I've put Ubuntu on a 2007 Mac and…really the only issues I've had that aren't "old laptop problems" or my muscle memory messing with me; are trying to get the wifi working which I was eventually able to iron out, the webcam not working, which is a non-issue for me, and I _probably_ shouldn't have chosen the Unity flavor when I have 2 gigs of ram

Very encouraging. Plan to install Mint 21 to some old office computers. Thanks.

Just subbed!!! Love the content!

Hey V... This was awesome. I am watching this right now on an old AM3+ PC running 8.1 It's a back up bedroom PC now, but with 8.1 support ending as of Jan 1st. 2023, I'm thinking this might be what keeps this old tank running. Thank you! BTW, as a Chicago raised kid, you are SOOOO Midwest and It's great.

@VeronicaExplains

Жыл бұрын

Indeed it's true! I am very midwestern. I've been saving big money at Menards as long as I can remember. Ope. Linux Mint would be a great choice for it! You get a lot of benefits from apt packages but a familiar layout. And a lot of efficiency!

Thx to spread the procedure, I 'm a big fan of Linux mint and also did install it on several Mac with OS X custom themes that looks like Monterey or Snow Leopard. On my Pcs, I keep the original look so people can notice that I 'm using Mint instead of Windows. It 's a fantastic distribution and it keeps getting better and better at each versions.

Hi Veronica, I just love the way you present your videos and the clear language you use when explaining something. I am a Linux Mint user for about 7 months now, in a dual-boot system with, well, you'll guess what other OS. However, I only start the ¨other¨ OS to keep it updated, as Linux Mint gives me all I need on a daily basis as far as my computing skills go. I am an absolute Linux newbee, but the Mint distro makes everything so comfortable for (ex)Windows users that I really can advise anyone with an Windows OS running on somewhat older hardware to try Linux Mint. I am sure that people will be stunned. For the record: I am using a 12 year old Intel mobo with an i7 processor and 8 Gb memory, using the onboard graphics, in combination with a Samsung EVO850 SSD. This configuration works fine on W10 untill any third or fourth update, then the system cracks and needs re-installing. That might have tot do something with the Samsung SSD, as I don't have the need for re-installation ever since I switched to a Kingston SSD for the Windows installation. Linux Mint runs on the Samsung SSD like a dream with no issues at all!

I'm a first time viewer and already fell in love for your content, so light and humble., also amazing curly hair 🥰🥰. I have to confess that I forgot the name of Mint 21 and I thought was Veronica so that's why you made the video 😅 UUUPP for a timeshift video PLZ

It's the distro I recommend to anyone switching from windoze. They install it, like it, use it, then love it and never look back.Stability above bleeding edge.

@OShackHennessy

Жыл бұрын

I just started with Linux 2 days ago. Have Ubuntu and mint I’m learning on and I prefer mint.

I have a few desktop computers in my home on Linux Mint 20 running Docker containers (Portainer) for my media, self-hosted Nextcloud and as a backup server. So far it is working great! I use PopOS on my Dell laptop as my portable daily driver. I do think Mint looks kind of dated to me. I would think with v21 beta, they would change it to look a little more modern. But again, Linux Mint has always been stable.

I have used several earlier versions of Mint with the Cinnamon DE. Last with Tara v.19 (Ubuntu 18.04 ) and quite liked it. I installed it on a now 10 year old Thinkpad. Only issue I had was the bluetooth would keep disconnecting. Encryption, and Warpinator v KDE connect videos would be good. And hey, cross your fingers one of the next point releases could be 'Veronica'. And that would be awesome. :)

I am using Linux mint on a 2010 full aluminium case Mac Pro as my every day computer. It works like a charm. 👌