Linux Mint logoCame across this new Linux distribution called Linux Mint.  Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution which provides a complete out-of-the-box experience by including browser plugins, media codecs, support for DVD playback, Java and other components with the default install.

Ubuntu rocks as a Linux distribution but it somewhat falls short of the expectations of users who are switching to Linux from Windows. No multimedia codecs, no DVD support and a orange theme for default. So if you are a Ubuntu fanboy and want a fully multimedia capable Linux distro with a fresh and bright Mint theme then try Linux Mint.

Here are 5 great reasons to swap your Ubuntu distro with Linux Mint :

  • You get all multimedia codecs with the default install. You can even play YouTube videos by default. So no hunting around sites and doing apt-get install.
  • Get rid of the Ubuntu brown theme. Linux Mint ships with a fresh and bright Mint theme.
  • The latest release Linux Mint Daryna is also compatible with the Ubuntu Gutsy repositories. So you can still use you favorite Gutsy softwares.

After using it for the last 10 days, I am impressed with the experience. The tag line for Linux Mint “From future freedom came elegance” aptly fits the distro which builds upon the solid foundation provided bu Ubuntu Linux. Linux Mint has not only added upon the features of Ubuntu Linux but also gone in for an aesthetic makeover something like Flock is for Mozilla Firefox.

So if you want a full-featured Linux distro which is usable right from the beginning try Linux Mint. ;)

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