Tag: linux mint

  • Upgrading Linux Mint Debian Edition

    Upgrading Linux Mint Debian Edition

    Install Linux Mint Debian Edition? See there’s a new version? Want to upgrade? Well you can without downloading the new ISO image. The whole thing is done through the official mintupgrade tool. Here’s how: ⚠️ One important caveat first: Check to see your hardware can handle it and though many current machines are 64 bit,…

  • Ubuntu VS Debian

    Ubuntu VS Debian

    Linux Mint Ubuntu-based vs Linux Mint Debian-based (LMDE) 🟢 Linux Mint (Ubuntu-based) This is the default and most popular Mint Strengths Tradeoff 🔵 Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) Mint without Ubuntu Strengths Tradeoff Key Differences at a Glance Area Ubuntu-based Mint LMDE Base Ubuntu LTS Debian Stable Stability Very stable Extremely stable Hardware support Excellent…

  • When Choosing Linux Mint Debian Edition (Or any Linux)

    When Choosing Linux Mint Debian Edition (Or any Linux)

    When installing Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE), the installer is asking which desktop environment (DE) you want.Think of this as choosing the look, feel, and behavior of your desktop—not the underlying Linux system. Below is a clear, practical breakdown so you can choose confidently. What a Desktop Environment Is (in plain terms) A desktop environment…