Linux Mint Debian Edition

[Bearcat]

Might be a nice change from being called 'Mop' for what my hair is at the moment

You could surprise everyone then.

[BigGuy]

Now that I have Ubuntu 10.04 LTS up and running on the family PC, I decided to try out Linux Mint Debian Edition on my new PC. The installer was OK, but not as user friendly as Ubuntu. I am now in the process of running 469 available updates , but after that, I will see about configuring it to my liking. I like that it is a rolling distro, so I shouldn't need to install a new update in 6 months, like with Ubuntu and other Linux distros.

[jj1two3]

I have been wanting to try Linux Mint Debian Edition. I have been jumping around with different distros for a couple of months. At the moment I am using Ubuntu 11.10 with the Cinnamon desktop. Keep us posted on how you like LMDE.

[JayCub]

Now that I have Ubuntu 10.04 LTS up and running on the family PC, I decided to try out Linux Mint Debian Edition on my new PC. The installer was OK, but not as user friendly as Ubuntu. I am now in the process of running 469 available updates , but after that, I will see about configuring it to my liking. I like that it is a rolling distro, so I shouldn't need to install a new update in 6 months, like with Ubuntu and other Linux distros.

I would be interested in your views BigGuy when you get a chance to share your thoughts.

[BigGuy]

Well, during the installation of the 469 updates, which included a new Linux Kernel, I got a number of error messages and the updates didn't want to install. At the moment, I am undecided about whether I want to try and figure it out, or to just try another Distro. From what I could see, LMDE probably requires an experienced Linux user to get set up. Also, the Gnome Edition, which is what I installed seems just as bloated as the newer Ubuntu Distros. Another option would be to wait until the final release of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS comes out and give that a try.

[jj1two3]

I have heard some good thing about Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. But I guess we will just have to wait and try it out for ourselves.

[JMS]

I have heard some good thing about Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. But I guess we will just have to wait and try it out for ourselves.

I have read some good things about Ubuntu 12.04 LTS myself and am curious to try it out.

[BigGuy]

Thank you for your input jj1two3 and JMS. It helped me to make up my mind. I will wait for the final release of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and give that a try on my new PC.

PS Welcome to the Forum JMS! I hope you enjoy your stay with us.

[JMS]

PS Welcome to the Forum JMS! I hope you enjoy your stay with us.

Well thank you very much BigGuy! I appreciate that!

[BigGuy]

You are welcome JMS! BTW I like your new avatar. It very true!