10 REASONS why Linux Mint is the desktop OS to beat in 2023

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After spending the last year with Linux Mint 21.1 and 21.2, there's some very specific reasons that Mint continues to excel and grow where other distros fail or create controversy. Here's ten reasons why I think that Linux Mint is the best Linux distribution for most desktop PC users in 2023.
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@TheGamerGuy1981 7 ай бұрын

Mint is the Toyota of Linux distros, it's vanilla and boring but reliable as anything. Because they wait until new technology is proven before adding it too soon just so people can say *ooh new shiny*. I respect and appreciate their approach.

@monki_sudo 6 күн бұрын

Haven't used Mint since 2015. Now I use Nobara but was planing to try out Ubuntu again. I have two Toyota's, stable and boring, nothing ever goes wrong. Cheapest cars I ever owned. You made me download Mint😄

@chrisrgutierrez 6 сағат бұрын

Debian

@majorpaindiaz 7 ай бұрын

I made a one-time $500 donation late last year to Linux Mint...DO NOT REGRET!

@soundsnags2001 13 күн бұрын

I've used Windows for 25 years and have given them less than $500

@xxzmk 9 күн бұрын

@@soundsnags2001 I have used Windows starting with XP and never paid a penny for it in my entire life.

@YISP7 4 күн бұрын

gigachad move

@HannuSKorvala 7 ай бұрын

I think you are one of the most respectful KZfaqrs who make Linux -related content. Great work again!

@PyroNexus22 7 ай бұрын

One of the oldest too. And definitely most underrated.

@adwaitagnome 7 ай бұрын

Truly one of the OGs too, I remember watching them when I started my journey in 2011. To see that they're still putting out content is amazing.

@heldercapela 7 ай бұрын

I agree

@monki_sudo 6 күн бұрын

YES. I've been watching a lot of linux KZfaqrs lately. Many of them thinks they sit on the tallest horse in world looking down at us normal users.

@BWGPEI 7 ай бұрын

I think you nailed it! Being on the wrong side of 70, I've lived through Microsoft operating systems from the days of Dual-floppy MS-DOS. Now our daily drivers all run Mint / Cinnamon. The lack of drama during updates and upgrades impresses us, as does the ease of use. Mint is truly a world-class operating system.

@BWGPEI 6 ай бұрын

Wasting time on a multi-tasking OS? I don't thing so....@guitarszen

@davidmackie8552 5 ай бұрын

Likewise!

@josh-foss 7 ай бұрын

Mint is not only my favorite Linux distro but my favorite OS, full stop. It has always been rock solid stable, even through numerous upgrade cycles. Every computer in my house runs Mint/Cinnamon and that includes everything from workstations to gaming rigs to a HTPC. I think the entire team, from Clem on down, should be commended for all their efforts in producing such a high quality OS. You did a great job on touching on all the finer points that make Mint such a fantastic distro, awesome job IG!

@OkarinHououinKyouma 7 ай бұрын

Mint is the best OS. For me, it never broke. Rock solid like Debian and Simplicity like Ubuntu.

@baroklim9511 7 ай бұрын

same here x2 . . . . totally agree 100%

@GregorySchwartzkopf 6 ай бұрын

Really great rundown. Love the subject matter. I've wanted to be a Linux purist for so long. But I'm a gamer... The titles I like to play are never supported on Linux. Steam is the closest hope but even then devs don't target Linux. Bit of a chicken and egg scenario but realistically that's what keeps me on windows. Emulation is a no go cause let's be real, (bad fps), that's not really an option if you're even remotely serious about gaming. Windows desktop isn't my favorite by far, but it's very decent, so there's really no reason to run another desktop OS. This is why Microsoft has been so heavily invested in gaming for so long-- and they know this which is why they don't target linux when developing their flagship games. I'm not sure how much this affects others, but it's why I've never run Linux as a desktop, and I can't be alone.

@allrightbruh 6 ай бұрын

"gaming rigs". Linux. Okaaay.

@josh-foss 6 ай бұрын

@@allrightbruh That's what I said. Linux has made massive strides in gaming thanks largely to the efforts of Code Weavers and Valve. When I first started using Linux years ago gaming was nearly non-existent, now many titles run excellently. I do keep a Windows drive in my machine for the very few that don't but that number is dwindling constantly.

@MurrayWaldron 7 ай бұрын

In my 25+ years of using Linux, Mint has been my daily desktop for the last 13, or so, years. It has everything you need without unnecessary bells & whistles.

@Barten0071 6 ай бұрын

@@guitarszen how long until you get tired of spamming? oh no, no flashy plasma oh no stable os

@ForOdinAndAsgard 6 ай бұрын

@@Barten0071 The problem here is that guitarszen is actually right. Only thing he forgot is that the package manager also sucks major balls out of the box. You need decent Debian knowledge to get it working like it should and then you are stuck with 3 different ways which do not always sync correctly as Mint is downstream and it can lead to serious dependency hell (dpkg, aptitude and synaptic respectively).

@diotitus 7 ай бұрын

One of the things that I have always liked Linux Mint is the conservative way that they are with features. I like how they stay consistent with the overall experience in improving the quality of their product, and only add features that they feel are actually going to be useful to their user base and not add features just to add them.

@fabiobianchi3104 7 ай бұрын

I think the same. And use Linux Mint for many years.

@majorpaindiaz 7 ай бұрын

Yes!

@soulstenance 7 ай бұрын

Don't forget that they actually listen to their users! I've seen plenty of instances where a new feature got a lot of push back and by the next release it was gone. Unlike Windows, they actually care what their user base thinks.

@cubedmelons876 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, their decision to stick with a traditional desktop back in 2011-2013 made me a fan. This was the time when everyone kept trying to chase the mobile trend with their desktop OS, and Mint decided to sit out that stupidity. It's basically the equivalent to Windows 7, but made from Linux and kept up to date.

@soulstenance 6 ай бұрын

@@guitarszen Rolling distros are awesome but tried and true, rock solid distros that are super hard to break and don't require regular updates to prevent breakage (I'm looking at you Arch) have a place too. I'm very grateful for flatpaks on distros like Debian and even Mint to some degree so you can still grab newer packages if you need them.

@kmg501 7 ай бұрын

Linux Mint is the pickup truck of distros. It is rock solid, stable, dependable, easy to figure out, easily repaired if you do something dumb, (Love Timeshift) gets just about any job done, can be configured in a myriad of ways and can be driven by anyone who can read. I've been with Linux Mint now going on four years and can't even imagine why I would consider anything else.

@davey820051 7 ай бұрын

As a pickup truck driver and Linux Mint user, I agree.

@sonysmith8834 7 ай бұрын

sooner or later everybody returns to mint

@RandyHanley 7 ай бұрын

That is so true!

@Morticia855 6 ай бұрын

Hell yeah👌

@1991nio 6 ай бұрын

:D haha not giving up now but my most stable usb always around :)

@kevinpitts3548 6 ай бұрын

Riiiiiight😂

@andischy5788 6 ай бұрын

You're absolutely right!

@isiahfriedlander5559 7 ай бұрын

revived a 14 year old iMac with Mint, using it everyday as my main OS, not only I haven't missed a single feature, but now I can't even imagine going back to Mac OS

@horridohobbies 7 ай бұрын

I agree with you. Over the years, I've tried various distros but for some reason I always end up coming back to Linux Mint. I can't quite put my finger on why but there's something about Linux Mint that appeals to me as a regular user who wants simplicity, convenience and stability. I'm not a Linux power user and _I don't want to be a Linux power user._ A good operating system should keep out of the user's way and let them get on with their work.

@somecallmetimelderberries432 7 ай бұрын

I completely agree! I've been a Mint user since version 17 (both for work and home). I have turned many friends and family onto Mint - it's a great distribution for new users and experienced users alike!

@ironjade 7 ай бұрын

I've been using Mint for years and it's never let me down. It at least let's me think I'm in control, unlike Windows.

@etiennemahler 7 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@alqgames6891 7 ай бұрын

is there an application on Cinnamon like KDE Connect?

@akshatsingh4937 7 ай бұрын

@@alqgames6891just download it from software centre and run it

@haplozetetic9519 7 ай бұрын

@@alqgames6891 KDE Connect should be in the Mint repos to install if you want.

@mattster6077 7 ай бұрын

yes@@alqgames6891

@livemadseason 7 ай бұрын

I recommend and install to everyone interested Mint, especially if there is nVidia on device, Mint has best support - one click install and optimus included. Myself with all AMD desktop - Manjaro is my favorite, but my laptop runs Mint also - because nVidia.

@williamnessanbaum7464 7 ай бұрын

I migrated from Zorin to Linux Mint: MATE Edition. Best decision I ever made. I put it on a Lenovo Core2 Duo laptop and a Dell Optiplex 9020. Both run fabulously. I feel confident saying that both machines will be usable for the next ten years.

@2tuff-crystal 7 ай бұрын

Give me a break, you may be able to run a Linux OS easy on an old machine but add a decent browser etc and those old machines will again run like snails.

@webfischi 7 ай бұрын

Was it the real Zorin OS Core or Light? I only tried Core edition, but on better hardware a few years ago, and also think it shows its best on a touch device thanks to the larger title bar.

@funnyberries4017 7 ай бұрын

Why did you switch? I have Zorin Lite on my mini pc and I think it's pretty good

@mrsonicboy. 4 ай бұрын

@@funnyberries4017i too use zorin lite. It is pretty good

@etiennemahler 7 ай бұрын

I really agree with everything you've said. I've been distro-hopping quite a bit, but I always came back to Linux Mint because it just works.

@elliskaranikolaou2550 7 ай бұрын

Been using Linux Mint for over 5 years now. It's great for sure. My preference is with Mate for the GUI.

@cameronbosch1213 7 ай бұрын

I was worried that Linux Mint would become too outdated because they hadn't announced any progress on Wayland support for Cinnamon. Fortunately, within the last week, they finally announced preliminary Qayland support to be included in Linux Mint 21.3 and it will likely be ready by Linux Mint 23 in 2026. I think Linux Mint on Wayland will be so cool, especially once Cinnamon improves the touchpad gestures on Wayland once Wayland is fully supported!

@cuevob 7 ай бұрын

Then I will consider it - in 2026, which might be just the right time to abandon Fedora if RedHat gets any worse.

@madrat8731 7 ай бұрын

2026 lol and also no btrfs by default lol. Arch or Fedora are so much better than this joke called mint.

@nodrance 7 ай бұрын

they didn't say "likely ready", they more said "we think that people will start getting really antsy about it in 2026 so we're going to try to get it done earlier if possible

@jimw7916 7 ай бұрын

wayland is NOTHING special

@haplozetetic9519 7 ай бұрын

@@madrat8731 How old are you? 12?

@JusttMarjolein 7 ай бұрын

Ive been a user for many years and the things I love most are the updates & fact that I can change pretty much anything about the way it looks. Colours, taskbar to the top. Simple and fast. I don't want a computer to think & decide for me. And it's fassssst. Mint still supports my 13yo printer. Windows just abandoned it. Ugh, I hate my windows work laptop

@Smittron 7 ай бұрын

Linux Mint with the XFCE desktop is my favorite XFCE based distro. The latest LMDE is much better now that Debian includes non-free drivers.

@ytskt 7 ай бұрын

what's non-free drivers?

@fabio.domingos 7 ай бұрын

@@ytsktproprietary drivers (firmware). closed source drivers from some vendors like Nvidia or some wifi cards. in the past Debian won't support those out of the box. now they do

@ELLIS107 7 ай бұрын

I have been using Mint for most of the last decade. I try other distros, then return - time and again - to Mint. Arch and Fedora roll faster and use newer files to be sure. But for hardware compatibility, I find Mint best. And now they have Wayland plans! I think I am going back to Mint (from Fedora) yet again.

@jeffrodrequez 7 ай бұрын

I recently decided to give Cinnamon another look and added it to my Arch setup, I have to say its come a long way since I used it last. I forgot how easy it was to theme things with their menu system (as opposed to how convoluted Gnome and KDE have gotten). Good points made about Mint, I am not sure if I am ready to give up my Arch install just yet ;-) but will definitely keep this in mind. Great video as always, thank you for putting this together!

@Kanbei11 7 ай бұрын

Mint is great but I can't bring myself to say goodbye to pacman. Always nice to have mint on a live usb though. Might give cinnamon another go over the weekend though to be honest

@hopelessdecoy 7 ай бұрын

I went from Mint MATE > Debian KDE > Kubuntu > Fedora KDE > Mint Cinnamon Mint just works and other than being a big fan of KDE and what they have I just really like the Mint OS tools and consistency. Excited to start testing Cinnamon on Wayland here soon too!

@experimental0000 7 ай бұрын

Used to run Mint KDE back in the day. Not sure how badly it'll get borked but might try adding it and removing cinnamon or whatnot :) This is the main reason I dislike distros like Ubuntu and Mint is that they hard tie the DE with the distro to where the user can't just swap out DEs without possibly tanking the install vs something like Fedora, Debian, or Arch

@Smittron 7 ай бұрын

@@experimental0000 Kubuntu 22.04 LTS and Debian 12 with KDE are both solid for me.

@majorpaindiaz 7 ай бұрын

Cinnamon should be 🥇

@brianconnery2801 6 ай бұрын

I recently switched from Windows 11 to Linux Mint a few weeks ago and I am BLOWN AWAY. Never going back. Here to stay.

@KiamKweli 7 ай бұрын

As a PopOS!, user I approve of this message. I started my Linux journey with Ubuntu LTS, switched to Mint after a couple of years, and now are currently enjoying Pop due to wanting something different. Mint is a great start for any new user. Especially someone coming from Windows or a Mac.

@hotrodjones74 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, Pop and Mint are my top recommendations for anyone dipping into Linux. Ubuntu sux hard man. Big headaches for every major release that breaks like everything.

@cugansteamid6252 7 ай бұрын

Kudos to Clem and the LM Team

@trilokatmadasa3180 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm new to Linux, starting a few months ago when my Chromebook stopped working. I tried different versions but settled on Mint for my laptop.

@thering0010 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you're back, IG. Missed ya, buddy.

@ChaiBronz 7 ай бұрын

Love seeing content about Linux Mint. They definitely deserve the recognition you're given them. For me, top spot is a toss up between Linux Mint (including LMDE) and openSUSE Tumbleweed. They are both accomplishing different things but at the top of their respective games.

@CTimmerman 7 ай бұрын

Mint Cinnamon is my current favorite GNU, but i wish it could upgrade everything in one click instead of forcing me to make and delete a Timeshift backup for each step. I tried Tumbleweed, but its ancient installer failed with "An error occured during installation." instead of pointing out that the 1024MB RAM VirtualBox recommended was insufficient.

@MarcoAntonioButron 6 ай бұрын

@@CTimmerman - not sure why you would need to create a backup every time. I can upgrade Mint/Cinnamon with one click and still have my backups created automatically without interfering with updates or having to do them manually

@CTimmerman 6 ай бұрын

@@MarcoAntonioButron Timeshift system backups are automatic and unwanted due to insufficient SSD space. Maybe it's faster to install the latest version from USB which would be useful anyway if the update failed.

@Logan5Greye 2 ай бұрын

Which driver did you use to get the audio to record on in mono? I recorded with Alsa, Pipe wire, and Pulse and none of them record correctly. The audio only shows up in the left speaker. On Mac and Windows I didn't have this problem when recording with OBS.

@chrismcdonnell7448 7 ай бұрын

I've been on Linux Mint since 2018 and have really enjoyed playing games on it the whole time. I have no regrets about leaving Windows. When I left Windows, I felt like I was leaving an abusive psychopathic narcissistic relationship. I felt free!

@Tobisca 6 ай бұрын

I use Mint 21.2 on both my main desktop and laptop (edge). After installing on my laptop I booted Disgaea 7 and was very surprised by the performance and lack of issues via Steam Proton. It is one of the new Framework AMD 13" laptops. The OS has been such a positive experience that I actually donated to the project in the past. Looking forward to Linux, probably Mint, replacing my Windows OS for gaming at some point.

@wylelias 7 ай бұрын

Mint, it just works

@kubakielbasa5987 15 күн бұрын

This is very underrated

@darthcabs 7 ай бұрын

Great points. My only reason for not using Mint is that 4K resolution support on X is amateur, the fonts get all blurry, and when you compare with Mac or Windows, X is decades lagging behind. With Wayland things are significantly better, or should I say, lagging just a little behind Mac and Windows

@toddstewart4404 6 ай бұрын

I tried RH years ago. Then recently PopOS and had an upgrade issue that I could not fix. Then tried Ubuntu which I did not like. Now Mint and I very happy with it. Strongest selling point for Mint is the absolute ease of transition for Windows users.

@ubercorey 5 ай бұрын

Your organization of thought, and delivery is superb. Impressive! I was on the fence about what I was going to use for a new project and this has been helpful. Also, I'm going to switch my recommendation to Mint from Zorin for first timers based on what I learned from this. Like and subscribed! Looking for to digging through your content. Best!

@reekinronald6776 7 ай бұрын

Two types of Linux Users, those that view Linux as their hobby and those that use Linux as a tool. The Linux Mint team view it as a tool, something that the user should not need to fuss with.

@majorpaindiaz 7 ай бұрын

👏

@samuelitooooo 7 ай бұрын

Honestly I like other DEs (desktop AND apps) more than what Mint offers, but every time I'm asked for recommendations for new users, it'll always be Linux Mint. The XFCE version is the second distro I ever booted from USB and played around with, after Lubuntu back when it had LXDE (I had an absolute potato for hardware 😅). I definitely like Mint's update manager.

@bear17293 5 ай бұрын

What do you use now?

@samuelitooooo 5 ай бұрын

@@bear17293 When I wrote that I was using Kubuntu. Now I'm on Pop!_OS, which is somehow faster on my hardware even though it's GNOME-based?!

@thebusinessfirm9862 7 ай бұрын

Welcome back Blane! Love your work, mate.

@davidg5898 7 ай бұрын

I switched from Mint to Xubuntu around 10 years ago, but always keep an updated Mint ISO around to see where they're at and if I want to switch back. I might be trying it out full-time again soon.

@CTimmerman 7 ай бұрын

Why not Mint Xfce?

@davidg5898 7 ай бұрын

@@CTimmermanBecause Xfce on Mint is sort of like a step-child. Distros support alternate interfaces because they have to, but their heart is usually in one or two specific interfaces. Mint's main dev attention and polish goes to Cinnamon, with MATE a close second, and Xfce is definitely third. And it shows (not that Mint Xfce is bad, it's just not as good as their Cin/MATE). If you want a specific environment for a Ubuntu base, get a Ubuntu based distro that primarily focuses on that environment.

@CTimmerman 7 ай бұрын

@@davidg5898 Good advice to avoid Chrome keyring issues with it not being registered with your new DE's greeter or whatnot, but as Mint is a more polished Ubuntu i wondered why Xubuntu over Mint Xfce. My favorite DE at the moment is still Cinnamon on Mint because it looks good by default and Nemo shows creation dates like Windows.

@davidg5898 7 ай бұрын

@@CTimmermanWhen I switched away from Mint, they were in a development lull. Since then, I just got used to Xubuntu. Now, it's Xubuntu that's in a bit of a dev lull.

@CTimmerman 7 ай бұрын

@@davidg5898 Meaning what? I thought Xfce was done already.

@Levan4KGaming 7 ай бұрын

Nice to see this person back on youtube 👍👍👍

@paulwarner5395 6 ай бұрын

Thanx for the video. I agree 100 % with you. I use it on a dual boot machine with Win 11. I've tested quite a few out on a VM and keep going back to Mint.

@linusbrendel 7 ай бұрын

Personally, I've never had any issues with Wayland. I've been using it for roughly a year now. But I've definitely read of others having a hard time with it.

@stillmattwest 6 ай бұрын

I got my start in Linux with Mint, but moved on to Ubuntu and then PopOS several years ago. I came back to it this year just to see what it was like and was so impressed that it is now my primary OS once again. Fast, works out of the box on every system I've tried it on, and very easy to use.

@Daiarthaine65 6 ай бұрын

I slapped LMDE 6 on my backup XPS 13 9360 and it's a dream come true. I run Nobara on my gaming rig for a great and simple out-of-the-box gaming experience, but Mint is such an awesome distro. It was my OG daily driver back in the day before I moved to Arch and Fedora, and installing it on my laptop is like coming home.

@alastairtheduke 5 ай бұрын

Mint was my first introduction to linux back in 2012 and I loved it then, and love it now

@ikester8 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the review! I've been using Linux Mint Cinnamon since about 2012. I switched when Ubuntu moved the DE to Unity, which I couldn't stand, and it was like no one asked what the users wanted. Fortunately, Clément Lefèbvre had a different philosophy. I've not switched since, and I don't plan to. I prefer stability to the latest shiny toy.

@cubedmelons876 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, 2011-2013 was a really dark time for OSes in general. Everyone was thinking "Mobile? That's the next big thing!" And then they decided to make their DESKTOP operating systems behave like a mobile one. It's how we got flops like Windows 8. I'm so glad Mint didn't hop onto that braindead trend.

@tylerdean980 7 ай бұрын

Never thought I'd see the day where people shill wayland, and poop on X. I'd like to switch to wayland, but it's not ready for someone like me. There are no good tiling window managers (compositors) on wayland. If DWL ever gets good, that's what I'll move to.

@grotsoftsadventuresinelect8868 6 ай бұрын

I've been using Mint in preference to Windows for over four years now. My daily driver is now my 13 year old Dell Precision M6500 (1st gen 17) and does every software development job I need in times that are only a few percent slower than my 9th gen i7 HP laptop. It also powers my NAS RAID and my Jellyfin server (all on old hardware I repurposed).

@PlanetLinuxChannel 7 ай бұрын

Love the content as always! I also did a video specifically diving into Mint 21.2 and why it’s nearly perfect.

@cjbr0wn 7 ай бұрын

I run LMDE on my laptop and love it

@robertbiron 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for letting us know about Bulk file rename utility, I do not see it in the start menu so what else does Mint have that we don't know about?

@manitoba-op4jx 7 ай бұрын

i've been using linux mint 21.2 with kde plasma on top for a year now and i love it

@grymmjack 7 ай бұрын

does nvenc work with obs in mint out of the box?

@UmmarFarooqMahroof 7 ай бұрын

100% agree, a couple of years ago I was using zorin os "ultimate" because it looked good and was Ubuntu based, used it for few months at work as my main, but then it started getting annoying, especially for screen share and other minor but annoying bugs, so much so that it was affecting work, I switched to Mint and it just worked rock solid and never looked back, I didn't care about the looks, Mint had enough customization that it wasn't stock but just worked and didn't get in the way

@davidg1838 6 ай бұрын

Nice review. I definitely need to check out this version of Mint.

@mykothy 7 ай бұрын

I have been using Linux Mint every day since August 2023. It is simply the best Linux Distro bar none. It consistently surprises you with it's ease of use and little features everywhere. I switched originally from Ubuntu to Arch, and was very satisfied. I started using Linux Mint when Arch failed me for the last time. I was completely sick of it. Even though I have only been using Linux Mint a short time, I love it's simplicity and stability. It simply Rocks.

@soulstenance 7 ай бұрын

I approve of this video! There's lots of different distros for different niches and preferences, but Linux Mint is truly the best way for a Windows user to get their feet wet so to speak. I would even say any current Mint users should at least try LMDE. It's basically identical to Linux Mint (I mean technically it _is_ Linux Mint) but free of any entanglements with Ubuntu. And Linux Mint is already rock solid but being based on rock solid Debian just makes it even ...solider?

@DV-ml4fm 7 ай бұрын

Totally agree. It supports many hardware and has thousands of packages in its repo.

@DakotaJones-nn2oi 7 ай бұрын

I'll always give the same advice to newbies: stay aay from Debian-based distros, go with Arch or Fedora. Instead, focus on which desktop environment appeals to you and install it on top of those. Cinnamon is fantastic, especially for people coming from Windows. This video proves my point. It's not even about the Linux Mint distro. It's about Cinnamon. That being said, I've learned quite a bit abount the Mint team here. Sounds like their intention is making Linux more accessible to folk who aren't interested in the usual perks of Linux and just want a computer that works. I dig that.

@wolfenstein6676 7 ай бұрын

A great explanation, thanks very much.

@Creativer_Name 7 ай бұрын

Good Video, Linux Mint is in my opinion the biggest competitor to Windows, as is the user's friendliest experiences. The customizability is on point not too much like KDE and not to little options. I personally prefer GNOME so I am using Ubuntu currently. Another thing is the Software. I would say there is a very little amount of Linux Programms that isn't made for debian based Distros.

@ForOdinAndAsgard 6 ай бұрын

Mint cannot install .deb files out of the box, it is severely hindered in comparison to Debian.

@folksurvival 7 ай бұрын

Linux Mint is still the best distro for most new Linux users.

@retafmil Ай бұрын

Great video !!! I'm just now in the process of changing to Linus Mint.

@Alexander-rf3tt 6 ай бұрын

can you perhaps drop ma a link of that wallpaper?

@mjdxp5688 7 ай бұрын

I enjoy using Linux Mint with Xfce daily! It's very nice.

@averagemamil4523 7 ай бұрын

Good vid 👍 - aesthetically I’m not a fan of Cinnamon, much prefer GNOME and that workflow, however to be fair Mint was the only distro that I could put on my Dad’s 2012 iMac and brought it back to life - he had virtually zero issues with it.

@miket.220 Ай бұрын

I’ve run Mint for the last 8 months on a 2012 Mac Mini with 16gb ram and an ssd. Works perfectly, it’s my main pc.

@OliverAllpress 3 ай бұрын

Where do you get your wallpapers? 😊

@ajax321 6 ай бұрын

Happy that you're back :)

@Anu4ManU 7 ай бұрын

Interesting video. Got me interested in Linux Mint. Need a suggestion. I have used Ubuntu for 7 years & last 1 year "Fedora". I only use PC to email/watch youtube/basic work related things. Which flavor of Mint would you suggest installing & why ?

@trendshunter 6 ай бұрын

Stay in FEDORA.....

@Anu4ManU 6 ай бұрын

@@trendshunter 😀 ok

@miket.220 Ай бұрын

Mint Cinnamon is fine. Works very much like Windows 7. I prefer it unless you have bleeding edge new hardware then Fedora might be better.

@Skibbehify 7 ай бұрын

with the new edge iso & the option to have a newer kernel I would say even for gamers mint is a wonderful option now.

@Skibbehify 4 күн бұрын

Im back to document my little 6 month journey. I went to new distros to try it & all in all im back on mint cause well it just works & i wanna use my computer lol

@Kneedragon1962 7 ай бұрын

Mint + Mate fan here. I tend to agree it is the best. Personal, yeah, but I've been using it since about 2011.

@ChaiBronz 7 ай бұрын

Mint + MATE is great. In a recent blog post, Clem commented that we was essentially booted off the MATE team though so will be interesting to see what kind of future it has with Mint.

@shawnrodgers6466 7 ай бұрын

I used Linux Mint since build 11. I recently switched to Debian 12 with KDE-Plasma on Wayland. Wayland sold me for Debian. Debian also has a very large variety of software packages you can download (59,000). Debian releases are more spread out because Debian waits for the next stable Linux kernel to be released before they go to work on making their new distro. A LOT of Linux distros are now more user friendly than they used to be. Take Debian, for example. With release of Debian 5, you nearly had to be a Linux developer to use it, but by release 12, it functions much more like a windows or a Mac as far as GUI and overall action animation. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE Linux Mint, and I would recommend it (or Ubuntu) to first time users, but I have found my new favorite distro of Debian and KDE Plasma on Wayland.

@ezekiel3792 6 ай бұрын

I'm using Linux MInt LMDE 6...so far, awesome!

@billysherman2702 Ай бұрын

I've been a full time Linux user since 2007. I first tested and Migrated full time to Mint in 2012 when Cinnamon released. Today I'm a full time LMDE user. Over the years I have moved MANY people from Windows and MAC to Mint. The Mint team has done wonders for "just works" Linux for "normal/average/common" users.

@347573 4 ай бұрын

As a seasoned IT professional that always used Linux (since 1992) and from many (probably 20) years on all my personal PCs and family servers, I discovered mint pretty recently, five years ago more or less, but as you mentioned the more I used the more I loved, and all the PCs I've installed recently I used it as distribution and I even switched one of them from debian to mint by purpose! Many Kudos to the Mint community for the exceptional result!

@moetocafe 6 ай бұрын

Excellent cover on Linux Mint, thanks for it! I would only add my - maybe not recommendation, but opinion - it is a great moment and opportunity for Mint developers to switch the mainline from Ubuntu to Debian, make LMDE the main one and work from there on to add Wayland.

@MrEvilWasp 6 ай бұрын

I used to use Linux Mint, even did this year for a few months. The reason I went back to Windows is the video and audio syncing problems. Sometimes the video would glitch, sometimes it would cut out and give me a black screen with the audio still playing, sometimes it would skip forward a second or two. The audio would often not sync with the video. I tried everything I could find online in the forums but in the end I was too frustrated with it so I just called it a day and went back to windows. I think it just doesn't like 4k televisions. Never had a single problem since with windows so it wasn't faulty hardware.

@BobUnderdown 7 ай бұрын

Linux Mint is the distro that allowed me dump windows completely. It's my daily operating system on my laptop. I have a couple of computers with Windows 11 but it's painful to use.

@seditiouswalrus 7 ай бұрын

Been running on Mint and Manjaro for years, can't go wrong with either.

@kolz4ever1980 7 ай бұрын

When I moved to Linux full time which I never thought would happen in my life but it did some how and I began with mint. I really did and do enjoy the distro heavily but changed to fedora because I wanted a distro that was still simple to use yet had much more up to date packages and kernels. If mint was as up to date software wise I would of never changed.

@joeMW284 6 ай бұрын

I've done a fair amount of distro hopping but keep coming back to mint. At this point I just want my machine to do the things I need it to with as little fuss as possible. I barely touch the terminal on mint. I think that's the sign of a good design.

@kevin-parratt-artist 19 сағат бұрын

I am.considering buying a computer with Linux already installed. If it is another distribution, can it be replaced with a Mint version, or Lubuntu, for example?

@jimw7916 7 ай бұрын

all the "little things" just work! ....and it all adds up to a pleasant experience.

@randyvanheusden732 2 ай бұрын

very nicely done and as a Linux Mint Mate user, I do appreciate the consistency of this OS. Thank you for sharing.

@blu3h4t 7 ай бұрын

yea man, havent watched the video yet, but indeed, most of the time me and also i installed it on the my mothers computer, mint is indeed the best option there is. But there are still circumstances where sometimes some other distros are necessary. But for the most cases indeed mint is the best.

@alimahdavi9775 7 ай бұрын

Nice You use Linux mint for daily usage ? if yes please tell which app you use for edit your videos ?

@dr.noodles4868 Ай бұрын

I dont use linux (yet), and i cant speak for the author, but from what i can see DaVinci Resolve has Linux support.

@MrPelzi91 7 ай бұрын

Heh, i always just install server version of [insert distribution name here] and then customize that to my liking to have only the packages i need or want BUT i do understand that this approach is not for everyone as you need to know what you are doing. Also i think this is why i like Linux since u can do what you want with your system without someone telling you that u need to have microsoft edge installed or you cannot change your theme etc. Keep up the good work on reviewing these distros and being you!

@cheezy2455 7 ай бұрын

I have bin running mint since 13.2 it's stable it let's you make choices about what version you want . Updating is with out problems.

@mikemorris4442 6 ай бұрын

The only distro I've ever used that just works without issue. I know the point of it is stability, but wish I could get more up to date drivers. I was able to force some of my drivers to newer arch drivers just haven't tested it yet

@Mdgedam 7 ай бұрын

I was the long time user of Linux mint. But from I am now using MX Linux since last 2 years. And it working rock solid out of the box. I think xfce has too much potential as with the new xfce 4.18 it's very polished and you can customize xfce on MX Linux as per your taste.

@carminator12 7 ай бұрын

I agree totally with your video. The system is efficient and reliable without getting in the path of the user.

@trajectoryunown 5 ай бұрын

I'm not a fan of Mint, but this video inspired me to download it to see what all of the fuss is about. Figured I should drop a comment to show support. Good luck!

@bobanderson1727 6 ай бұрын

You are correct, sir. I agree with you on all counts. You've got a great channel, too.

@silfeetdari7917 6 ай бұрын

Still wondering if I could Switch to linux front mac on working day use...

@bhavin3918 6 ай бұрын

Great video 👍

@davidjeter5067 5 ай бұрын

I haven't ran desktop LInux in years, was learning the Bash shell in Ubuntu, was using Gnome and XFCE mostly, tried KDE at the time but didn't like the look of default KDE at the time, Unity was on the horizon back then. Didn't really learn it, ended up being a black hole sucking time down into it. I miss the dabbling though, am going to give Linux Mint a try alongside my Windows 10 install. Who knows, I may fall in love with Linux Mint, I have seen so many good things about it online. Looks like Ubuntu has been in decline in the years since I have played with it.

@blu3h4t 7 ай бұрын

ive been using linux on the desktop now for almost twenty years, first ten that was ubuntu but the last ten was solid linux mint. with a few years of some other distros here and there.