Could Linux Mint Replace Ubuntu? | Linux Today

Could Linux Mint Replace Ubuntu?

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MH
Matt Hartley
Feb 2, 2016

One of the neatest features about using Linux for everyday computing are the endless choices that are available.

For years, Ubuntu was considered the “top distro” for most people. Recently however, I’ve seen indications that this is no longer the case. Arch Linux is gaining new users faster than ever. And for those who want a more “predefined experience,” Linux Mint is catering to an ever-growing audience as well. Mint’s not really my distro of choice. However, pretending that it’s not a real contender when compared to other distros is nonsense. Linux Mint has become a big time player.

MH

Matt Hartley

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