The Ubuntu / Linux Mint Discussion and Appreciation Thread.

[wierdo124]

True. Clem sees 32 bit as more of a priority for some reason. As far as i'm concerned, screw 32 altogether.

[bowman]

Well, the netbook Atom doesn't run x64 and that seems to be the biggest growth area for Linux at the moment so I'd say it makes sense.

Really a shame that Intel chose to use x64 extensions for segmentation. We could've been completely rid of 32-bit x86 processors by now.

[error10]

Intel mainly just followed AMD's lead in developing 64-bit processors.

And, you know, you're right. The Atom Z5xx processors don't support 64-bit, but some are listed as supporting virtualization (which is a 64-bit feature). What's going on here, Intel?!

[drelyn86]

I was a virgin to Linux almost 1 year ago... Ubuntu changed that. I took a Linux+ certification prep course to learn the basics (it was also a required course)... that really helped.

I still haven't tried Mint...

[wierdo124]

Originally Posted by drelyn86

i was a virgin to linux almost 1 year ago... Ubuntu changed that. I took a linux+ certification prep course to learn the basics (it was also a required course)... That really helped.

I still haven't tried mint...

do eet.

[lolhax]

Mint looks tasty .

Gonna download me a copy now .

[wierdo124]

Originally Posted by lolhax

Mint looks tasty .

Gonna download me a copy now .

WOOTness

[wierdo124]

Mint x64 RC1 released!

[DarkNite]

What exactly is mint? WHat's it got over ubuntu?

[-iceblade^]

i'll quote myself from above

Originally Posted by -iceblade^

well, fundamentally there isn't really that much of a difference between the 2 and Mint is derived from Ubuntu. However, Mint helps by offering by default many things that need to be downloaded by Ubuntu by default, whilist using Ubuntu's repositories, and having the vast majority of Ubuntu-applicable advice work on Mint. this along with nifty utilities like MintUpdate and the built in file upload service make Mint IMO easier to use than Ubuntu. Mint does have Compiz Fusion, yes

(compiz fusion is beautiful eyecandy)

as compared to Vista, well, Mint offers the benefits of Linux plus the abilty to be stripped to a bare minimum and run well. as you no doubt know most people say Vista needs 4gb of ram, especially on a 64-bit OS where the memory overhead is higher. i have 2. and i am virtualising which makes it even worse for my ram as i often use 1.5, 1.8 gb ro run all the stuff i need. Mint goes along fine with only 256mb of ram, and 8, yes eight mb of video ram. now try the XFCE edition and it will need even less. all this with all the bells and whistles (except Compiz - compiz will not work in a virtual install) enabled.

it boots quick, and it is stable, very stable, and also it has package management which after using for 2/3 months will annoy you about Vista (ie, the lack of package management). the software is very easily available and can be downloaded in a few clicks, and a lot of the things you'd need to use third party apps for in Vista are already there and are improving

not to mention it comes with codecs, flash player, and so on preinstalled.