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Linux Mint 6.0 vs Linux openSUSE 11.1?
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Definitely Mint over Suse but you could also consider Ubuntu.
If you like KDE then try Kubuntu or keep your options open by using the standard Ubuntu which allows you to choose from KDE, Gnome and xfce.
If you currently use Windows then you should look at ‘wubi’ which will allow you to use Ubuntu or Kubuntu. Wubi can be added to and easily removed from windows in ‘add/remove software’. This will give you the chance to try out any drivers you are looking at.
Ubuntu’s GUI software manager is synaptics – most distros have one.
Another good option is mandriva – this also has a good software manager and a really good control centre. I would advise Mandriva and Ubuntu over Mint but Mint is okay.
http://wubi-installer.org/
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Definitely Mint over Suse but you could also consider Ubuntu.
If you like KDE then try Kubuntu or keep your options open by using the standard Ubuntu which allows you to choose from KDE, Gnome and xfce.
If you currently use Windows then you should look at ‘wubi’ which will allow you to use Ubuntu or Kubuntu. Wubi can be added to and easily removed from windows in ‘add/remove software’. This will give you the chance to try out any drivers you are looking at.
Ubuntu’s GUI software manager is synaptics – most distros have one.
Another good option is mandriva – this also has a good software manager and a really good control centre. I would advise Mandriva and Ubuntu over Mint but Mint is okay.
http://wubi-installer.org/
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Linux Mint 6.0 vs Linux openSUSE 11.1 ? This is almost a Gnome vs KDE question.
Driver support is far better for Mint with much Hardware being detected automatically and I have not known of any issues with USB devices. If there is an issue then you can consult the Official Ubuntu USB Devices Documentation which will apply to Mint as well https://help.ubuntu.com/community/USB
Mint doesn’t have much ‘eye candy’ ??? You must be joking right. It comes with Compiz 0.7.8 and if anything its too much ‘eye candy’ for me
http://wiki.compiz-fusion.org/CCSM
http://wiki.compiz-fusion.org/
My preference is the older minimalistic Beryl 0.2.1 which I have running on my Mint 6 custom LiveDVD http://www.beryl-project.org/features.php
Here is how if you are interested.
Piratesmacks deb. packages to install Beryl 0.2.1 on Mint 6
http://www.mediafire.com/?ny9jc5bhjtm
extract beryl tar.bz2
install debs.
Screenshot from my custom LiveDVD of Mint 6 running Beryl 0.2.1
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii256/Linux_Ubuntu_geek/?action=view¤t=Screenshot-1.png
I have worked with both OpenSUSE 11 and Mint 6 and the latter wins hands down for me.
But it really comes down to Gnome vs KDE doesn’t it.
LUg.
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