Linux Mint 9 (Debian) Review

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Sep 9, 2010

[ Thanks to Jim
Lynch
for this link. ]

“Each time Ubuntu is updated, we get also get another
version of Linux Mint. I usually end up reviewing most of the Linux
Mint derivatives of Ubuntu. This time around though, we’ve gotten a
delightful surprise from the Linux Mint developers. A Debian
version of Linux Mint! Yes, there is now a rolling release Linux
Mint distro!

“When I found out about it, I couldn’t resist doing a review.
Frankly, I was not aware that the Linux Mint developers had even
undertaken this project, but I’m very glad that they did. It’s the
icing on an already very sweet Linux Mint cake, to say the
least.

“Before I get into the review, I’m sure some of you have some
questions about this release. The Linux Mint developers have
released an FAQ that I’ve reproduced here to help alleviate any
concerns of potential Linux Mint 9 (Debian) users:”

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Story

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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