Linux Mint
| FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
| Key Features | Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu. It was designed to be more complete right out of the box then other Linux distributions. It does this by including Firefox plug ins, support for DVD playback, and Java. |
| INSTALLATION | |
| Installer - overall | (?) ? |
| Package selection | (?) ? |
| Predefined package groups | (?) ? |
| Expert mode install | (?) ? |
| Graphical installer | (?) ? |
| Installer speed | (?) ? |
| CONFIGURATION | |
| Graphical package management tools | It has a web based package installation interface smiler to CNR. While it has less software then click and run it seem to work better because it isn't in beta still while CNR is |
| Console-based system management | (?) ? |
| PACKAGE SYSTEM | |
| Number of packages | (?) ? |
| Package management, automatiic dependency resolving | (?) ? |
| Graphical package management tool | (?) ? |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| System boot speed | (?) ? |
| System responsiveness | (?) ? |
| STABILITY/SECURITY | |
| Popularity | Is in the top 5 on Distrowatch.com |
| Security focus | (?) ? |
| Stability and maturity | (?) ? |
| INTERNATIONALIZATION | |
| Does the installer support multiple languages? | (?) ? |
| Is the system localized after installation? | (?) ? |
| Is manual system localization easy? | (?) ? |
| APPLICATIONS/NETWORK | |
| Support for restricted formats | (?) ? |
| Sagem DSL modem support | (?) ? |
| Alcatel DSL modem support | (?) ? |
| ISDN support | (?) ? |
| Wireless support | (?) ? |
Hello, I have been using Linux Mint from a Live CD since Linux Mint 5, then I progressed to dual boot and with Linux Mint 8 - the single operating system on my desktop and laptop. Here is the configuration;
Desktop
a) Abit NF-M2S (AMD Athlon 5200+)
b) Nvidia Geforce 6100+405 chipset (integrated)
c) RAM 2GB Kingston DDR667
d) DVD Pioneer DVR-213NP
e) HDD 160GB ATA WDC WD1600AAJS-1
f) LCD Monitor 19" AOC e936VW set at 1368 x 768
Laptop
a) Dell Inspiron 6000 (Intel Pentium M 1.73GHz)
b) Intel 915GM Graphic Controller (integrated)
c) RAM 2GB Corsair DDR2 8000MHz
d) DVD NEC ND6650A
b) HDD 160GB ATA Samsung HM160HC
c) 15" LCD monitor set at 1280 x 800
I mainly use my desktop for emails and word processing - so the main applications are Firefox, Opera and OpenOffice. Mostly I use the Package Manager to install applications. Otherwise I look for .deb packages.
Lately I have also installed Wine (using Package Manager) and Virtualbox (download from website). On my laptop I have installed Windows XP on the Virtualbox VM. I haven't tested any applications on it yet. I just wanted to see how Virtualbox works. On my laptop I have also installed MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint on Wine. However, Powerpoint doesn't work.
Both units are for personal use. I don't work in a corporate environment so I am free to choose my operating system.
I also have Knoppix 6.2.1 installed on my Toshiba 2GB USB flash drive. I use it when I am at airports. I think I can get extra mileage from my battery but my laptop is 2004 and I am still using the original batteries so I am not sure.
thanks.