[ShadowAce]

[BCW]

I downloaded Enlightenment - but have not installed it yet. Mint was on a list I got a while back - might look into that as well. I know for penetration testing, Kali Linux has been very helpful.

[ThunderSleeps]

I’m not sure installing gimp is a plus. ;-) I’ve been using computers for over 30 years, I have a master’s in computer science, a decade or two with Linux and Unix variants... I still find gimp nearly impossible to get to work about 25% of the time I want to do something. Seriously, probably my longest standing, can’t wrap my head around, piece of software. ... Maybe I’ll add “figure out and become good with gimp and brushes” to my bucket list. May just live forever.

[Rebelbase]

I’ve delighted with Ubuntu after being a windoze junkie for 28 years.

Quick boot
No issues with spyware or email viruses
Stable, no crashes
Have been able to find free software for anything I’ve needed to do.
It’s simplier, easier to use.
Software center allows for easy download of programs, no having to go to the command line.
Ability to act smug if I wanted to when my friends have windoze problems.

If all one does on a computer is surf, videos, music, spreadsheets, word processing, and office uses life is more enjoyable using FREE Linux.

[martin_fierro]

Puppy Linux actually ran on this funky-a55, bare-bones laptop that I inherited. Fairly easy install, too.

[GraceG]

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[garryowenartillery]

No Microsoft windows at my house since Ubuntu version 7.**. I’m using Mint 17 Mate on 4 of my 5 boxes here. I’m having problems recently with Bluetooth and connecting to my new hearing aids.They pair with the “compilot” ok but won’t connect. Any ubuntu users that get Bluetooth to work let me know how. I’ve tried Blueman and Bluex installs on different machines with the same result, paired but not connected. I’m stuck, hoping to not have to resurrect an old XP machine to use them.

[PoloSec]

I have Mint 15, downloaded it a couple of months ago, I don’t use it much, too many things I can’t figure how to setup/fix, like on FR when I scroll there is a wavy line as I scroll, I can’t get Netflix to work and some other things.

However I recommend to download it, my computer always boots to Linux, and there is; when Mint starts up, a recovery tool for Windows, that alone is worth having.

The problem with Linux is for (”ME”), I just don’t have the patience to deal with it, like many other things in my old age.

[jrestrepo]

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[garryowenartillery]

I’ve been an Ubuntu user since Fiesty Fawn 7.* Currently using Mint Mate 17 on 4 junky IBM dual core desktops and Mate 13LTS on a Toshiba Laptop. I’m having problems with bluetooth and my new hearing aids. “Paired but not Connected” with my Compilot controller no matter the machine or software version. I’ve tried blueman and bluex, updated, messed with sound and volume control, researched forums and FAQs with no solutions that will work for my application. Any linux/blutooth/network/phonak audeo compilot experts out there?

[RebelTex]

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[Varmint Al]

I like Linux Mint 17 the KDE version. Works great.

Good Hunting... from Varmint Al

[Big Giant Head]

Haven’t used Linux lately, but I was always a big fan of PCLinuxOS. I spent $3 on a pile of Linux is disks, and methodically plowed through them attempting installation. PCLOS was the ONLY one that went flawlessly, required. Zero CL use to use, and was fully functional including wireless setup and printer installation.

Just sad it never get the headlines like Ubunto.

[AppyPappy]

Agree with Mint

[ducttape45]

As much as I would like to be able to use Linux on a daily basis, there simply aren't enough programs to take the place of the Windows applications I use now.

Also, extra programming doesn't install as seamlessly as it does in a Windows OS.

It simply does not work as easily as Windows does. Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating an "all-Windows" computing experience, but when Linux can work as easily as Windows does then I'll get it.