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this post was submitted on 09 Jun 2024
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I've been on Linux Mint for two weeks now AND I LOVE IT. It feels like computing from back in 2010, just the way I like it.
Straight up it reminds of of being back on Windows 7 and it's so goddamn cozy to be back there
It's glorious, and as more people are driven off Windows by MS's shady practices, Linux is only going to get better and better.
(re: learning curve) I'm actually enjoying the process of learning a whole new OS that isn't constantly getting in my way. I like having software that's logically designed, like a Word Processor (Libre Writer) that actually has the "Print" button right on the main screen and hasn't buried it at the bottom of a sub-menu that's not even on the menu bar.
Heh logically designed Linux software might not be as abundant as you think but you'll get used it.
Since Mint is a derivative of Ubuntu, are you being asked to pay for security updates? Using Ubuntu right now and looking to switch soonish
Mint doesn't ask for you to pay
Is this happening on Ubuntu, or are people just saying it might happen cos they don't trust canonical?
Also, Mint Debian edition exists and works just fine. I have it on a brand new Intel laptop
I remembered reading about it happening soon (?) for certain kinds of security updates (?) somewhere but it's almost 2am here and I'm having difficulty googling a reliable and thorough source but it sounds like users will have to subscribe to Ubuntu Pro to get certain kinds of update, although it might be free under certain circumstances.
I don't know, Ubuntu has treated me well the last decade but I'm willing to explore other distros if it seems like it'll be unnecessarily commericalized. Will read up more in the morning.
Ubuntu Pro is free for personal use
Good to know, thanks. I would have googled it eventually.
Hi there.
And no. I haven't been aske dto pay for any updates.