I've just started using Linux Mint on one of my machines and I'm really finding it useful. I'm curious to hear any tips, experiences, or opinions about Linux Mint from the community. What do you all think?
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Linux Mint is often regarded as one of the best Linux distributions because it's user-friendly and great for beginners. Many folks like it for its ease of use, especially when upgrading older hardware. It’s a solid choice if you want something that ‘just works’ without a lot of tweaking.
I’ve used Mint too, but it's worth noting that while it runs well on many systems, it doesn't always showcase the full potential of Linux. For instance, I tried MX Linux with KDE Plasma on an old HP machine and it performed way better than Mint, giving a modern feel. A lot of distros now offer live USBs, so you can test them out before committing. It's awesome to experiment without installation worries!
Thanks for the insightful reply! I appreciate the recommendation and the tip about trying different distros.