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Ubuntu stopped being the lightweight Linux distro, and Linux Mint filled the gap it left behind

A surprising shift to Linux Mint reveals leaner memory use, polished Cinnamon defaults, and a friendlier upgrade path.
How-To Geek on MSN

I outgrew Linux Mint, but I didn't want a harder Linux distro

I was ready to move beyond Linux Mint, but I wasn't interested in trading its simplicity for a distro that required more work.
ZDNet

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I’ve tried both Windows alternatives, and here’s my winner

Linux Mint and Zorin OS are both popular Linux distros - but which one should you use? Here's my advice after weeks of testing. Zorin OS experienced a significant increase in downloads following the ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I finally tried Linux Mint, and now I understand why Windows users switch

A Linux distro that's as close to a Windows replacement as possible.
ZDNet

Elementary OS vs. Linux Mint: I compared my once favorite distro to the Windows alternative

Both elementary OS and Linux Mint are great for new users. Each distribution appeals to a different type of user. You can install and use both for free. Linux has ...
XDA Developers

Breaking my Linux install taught me more about computers than Windows ever did

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...