So, am I a Linux Mint user yet?

[ninjaaron]

I recently saw some sexy screens of mint, and thought maybe I should check it out. I made a Live USB and booted. As far as I can tell, it's a nice looking version of Ubuntu (which has something to be said for it, Canonical) with an Aero style menu and flash out of the Box.

Anyway, back in Ubuntu land, I installed the Mint 10 window and icon themes (the icons are gorgeous, I must say), got a package for the mint menu, and even ripped some of the backgrounds directly off the the live CD.

So, am I using Mint yet? As far as I can tell the difference is purely aesthetic. Anyone know something I don't?

[kaldor]

Technically not, since you're using Ubuntu. But on the other hand, if you have restricted stuff added and all that, then yes.

Mint will be taking a different direction from Ubuntu, by the way. They will not be going with Unity or GNOME shell.

[Spice Weasel]

Mint will be taking a different direction from Ubuntu, by the way. They will not be going with Unity or GNOME shell.

What will Mint be using instead of Unity/GNOME 3?

[ninjaaron]

Technically not, since you're using Ubuntu. But on the other hand, if you have restricted stuff added and all that, then yes. lulz. Yeah, I think I have that package. Sometimes I like to open media files on my computer.;)

Though I did just install Adobe's flash driver instead of the normal buggy one (may God have mercy on my soul).

Mint will be taking a different direction from Ubuntu, by the way. They will not be going with Unity or GNOME shell.
So what are they going to do when Gnome 2.x gets tossed to the curb? I suppose someone will open a fork for the continued development of that interface...

I like what they are doing with Unity better anyway, and I'll be the first in line at the gates of the repo when they get turned into a complete work environment (I don't say "Desktop Environment," since there isn't much of a desktop to speak of, which I think is great).

[madjr]

mint also has several tweaks and apps, but if you have their repos you may get them installed.

Anyway is good that they make it available for everyone :)

if you ever need to give a cd to a new user i suggest mint first.

[czr114]

Mint will be taking a different direction from Ubuntu, by the way. They will not be going with Unity or GNOME shell.

Have the announced what they're going with, or at least what concept will be employed?

[WinterMadness]

mint is definitely maintained/developed better than normal ubuntu.

mint should switch to kde :)

of course, i mean a lightweight kde. if you install kde right now youll get every little thing that can come with it, most of which is just a waste.

mint with kde mod would be sweet

[Doctor Mike]

I recently saw some sexy screens of mint, and thought maybe I should check it out. I made a Live USB and booted. As far as I can tell, it's a nice looking version of Ubuntu (which has something to be said for it, Canonical) with an Aero style menu and flash out of the Box.

Anyway, back in Ubuntu land, I installed the Mint 10 window and icon themes (the icons are gorgeous, I must say), got a package for the mint menu, and even ripped some of the backgrounds directly off the the live CD.

So, am I using Mint yet? As far as I can tell the difference is purely aesthetic. Anyone know something I don't?Sorry, but you have to go green as well...

[K.Mandla]

I made Arch Linux look like Ubuntu and Windows XP Classic.

http://ompldr.org/tNmZlZg (http://ompldr.org/vNmZlZg) http://ompldr.org/tNmZlZw (http://ompldr.org/vNmZlZw)

But I don't count myself as a Windows user, etc. ;) That doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't make your desktop look like someone else's. Nothing wrong with that. Enjoy your computer the way you want to.

[BigCityCat]

What will Mint be using instead of Unity/GNOME 3?

Found this.

http://www.muktware.com/n/09/2010/440

[earthpigg]

So, am I using Mint yet? As far as I can tell the difference is purely aesthetic. Anyone know something I don't?

probably not using mint.

mintInstall and mintUpdate are significantly different than Ubuntu's equivalent methods.

mintUpdate lists all of the updates with a number indicating that update's risk to your system, and does not install ones defined as risky by default. kernels, for example, won't update unless you tell 'em to. as i recall.

[PC_load_letter]

I think Linux Mint is awesome. Have been using it on and off since Mint 6. I'm eagerly waiting for the release of the LMDE 64bit which should be close. I'm already running Mint on two laptops, probably the number will increase in the future (hint..hint..Unity);)