Why Linux Mint is a worthwhile Windows XP replacement | Linux Today

Why Linux Mint is a worthwhile Windows XP replacement

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Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Mar 31, 2014

XP’s support life is quickly coming to an end. Fortunately for Windows XP users, there’s a Linux desktop–Linux Mint–that has the same look and feel but with far better security and speed.

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Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

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