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http://www.linuxmint.com/

Great distro for introducing people to linux. Ubuntu except a bit more polished :)

Tim Smart wrote:
introducing people to linux

This is what I used since I first had a computer:

Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows Vista (What the hell happened here?!)
Ubuntu 7 (linux rebellion)
Windows Vista SP1 (Ahhhh...)
Ubuntu 8 (After more vista trials)
Windows XP SP3
Windows Vista SP2
Windows 7 Public Beta (A real keeper)

Windows 7 absolutely kicks ass *(even on my old Compaq). I can't wait for it. Windows is truly refined. Office + Windows = Amazing. Other than price, there is no reason to use Ubuntu or OpenOffice over these. Now Internet Explorer is a different story.

The people agree.

Avindra Gool... wrote:
This is what I used since I first had a computer:

As per demand of Win7... I'll believe it when I see it... my beta tester budz don't have high or low remarks about it which usually isn't a good sign... but we also don't feed into hype. Having a mad rush to see if M$ actually improved something is expected after Vista troubles. ;)

1. Frequently asked questions about Vista. No 1 Question - How do I get my money back? (Fact is stranger than fiction)
2. This will end your Vista session. Do you want to play another game?
3. Kennel stack overflow problem. Your new Patch is now available. Call at the vet and collect your dog.
4. BREAKFAST.SYS halted... Cereal port not responding.
5. Suggested Action. Emigrate.
6. Upon completion of this investigation, Microsoft will take action to help solve your problem. This will involve remote execution of the user.
7. The media is corrupt. Therefore, don't read the manual - bribe a reporter.
8. Windows Update Service Problem. Waitress is sick.
9. A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. Smash forehead on keyboard to continue.
10. Path not found. Try the grass shortcut.
11. An operations error occurred. Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue.
12. Press any key to continue, or any other key to quit.
13. Press any key except... no, No, NO, NOT THAT ONE!
14. Press Ctrl-Alt-Del now for IQ test.
15. Vista object doesn't support this property or method. Close your eyes and press escape three times.
16. Bad command or file name! Go stand in the corner.
17. User Error: Replace user.
18. No network provider accepted the given network path. In plain English, we have not got a clue what's wrong.
19. Vista message: "Error saving file! Format drive now? (Y/Y)"
20. 'Known issue' - it's just the solution that is unknown.
21. This network connection does not exist, and neither does any help.
22. This is a message from God Gates: "Rebooting the world. Please log off."
23. Object already non-existent. Are you sure you still want to delete? (N/N)
24. The network location cannot be reached. To 'shutdown' your system, type 'WIN.'
25. COFFEE.SYS missing... Insert cup in cup holder and press any key.
26. CONGRESS.SYS corrupted... Re-boot Washington D.C? (Y/N)
27. File not found. Should I fake it? (Y/N)
28. Bad or missing mouse. Spank the cat? (Y/N)
29. Runtime Error 6D at 417A:32CF: Incompetent User.
30. Error reading FAT record: Try the SKINNY one? (Y/N)
31. Vista_error 16547: LPT1 not found. Use backup. (PENCIL & PAPER.SYS)
32. Workaround. The workaround does not work, but it makes us fell better to include it.
33. Windows VirusScan 1.0 - 'Windows Vista found: Remove it? (Y/N)'
34. Welcome to Microsoft's World - Your Mortgage is Past Due...
35. If you are an artist, you should know that Bill Gates owns you and all your future creations. Doesn't it feel nice to have security?
36. Your hard drive has been scanned and all stolen software titles have been deleted. The police are on the way.
37. We are reading your error report, but we are not understanding.
38. Hold down the Numb Lock. Phone 555-1212-4590 and ask for Lulu.
39. You can provide feedback by completing the form. However, you are wasting your time because it goes to a sink account that we never read.
40. Disclaimer: We would like to thank Bart Simpson, who had the least to do with these solutions and was therefore of the most help.

Marti wrote:
Hmmm I'm not seeing a Live version...

I used the "Main Edition" from http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php , and you get the option to directly install it, or use the live option and install from there.

So far I am enjoying it :) Glad to get rid of XP finally hehe.

Still it doesn't even come close to Linux and Mac in my opinion. The power of the terminal + Compiz Fusion + Debian's / Ubuntu's awesome Package Management = Awesome. At least I get work done in Linux and Mac :P

Avindra Gool... wrote:
This is what I used since I first had a computer:

I tried Ubuntu 7 in between switching from XP to OSX but I couldn't get it to work with the wireless card on my laptop. I run Windows 7 Public Beta and Ubuntu 9 in a virtual machine on OSX. I also just switched my 14 year old brother to Ubuntu 9 and he likes it a lot (he was using XP before).

Marti wrote:
Hehe... just a baby! ;)

Tim Smart wrote:
Very much how Vista should have turned out.