Ubuntu vs Mint

**SiddFisher** · 09-01-2009, 08:55 AM

I recently checked out some Linux related forums and saw that Ubuntu and Mint are two of the most widely used versions of Linux.
I have a Live DVD of Ubuntu but haven't checked it out yet.
Anyone got some suggestions regarding which one I should use??

**envisage** · 09-05-2009, 11:33 AM

I personally prefer Ubuntu and find it's better because its so closely related to Debian. I love my RH based distros for servers but for desktops I really like Ubuntu. There is also a huge support community for Ubuntu.

**H0stAmigo** · 09-18-2009, 04:13 AM

I have used Ubuntu and really like it.
Hadn't heard of Mint till now.
Will check that out.

**H0stAmigo** · 09-18-2009, 04:20 AM

Check out Mint vs. Ubuntu: What is the Difference Between Linux Mint and Ubuntu? for a comparison of the two.

**karthik** · 10-05-2009, 04:56 PM

I have Ubuntu and love it. never heard of mint but will check it out right now. thank You.

As cheesy as it sounds i love the multiple desktops on Ubuntu and teh cube haha.

**sometechieguy** · 08-31-2010, 05:15 PM

I'm amazed windows still doesn't throw on multiple desktops by default. Linux has had that feature for at least 10 years. I tried some windows xp tool to add multiple desktops and it worked alright apart from the occasional bluescreen... so not something useable in a work environment.

**Deathstarr** · 10-11-2010, 01:52 PM

I have tried both but prefer windows since all my apps work on windows and not linux. But I lke mint better.

**stiffen8** · 10-28-2010, 05:12 AM

I for my part prefer Ubuntu and come across its better because it’s so closely associated to Debian. I love my RH based distress for servers but for desktops I really like Ubuntu. There is also a gigantic support population for Ubuntu.

**frozonlolly** · 11-22-2010, 01:10 AM

Mint menu is complete, the three groups emerging at a time like GNOME and Ubuntu, which gives the feeling of the KDE distribution. Both Ubuntu and Mint are different, it is difficult to make a feature that is clearly distinguishable from the others.

**samdonna** · 12-14-2010, 01:15 AM

Hi!
I think Mint is much more better than Ubuntu. Because it was set up the way many people would like a computer to run. I also felt that Mint was a lot faster than Ubuntu.