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Time to Implement

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Return on Investment

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Users consistently praise Linux Mint for its ease of use and stability, making it an excellent choice for those transitioning from Windows. The intuitive interface and low resource consumption allow it to run smoothly on older hardware, which many find appealing. However, some users note that it can lag in providing the latest software updates.

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Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Stable, easy to use"
What do you like best about Linux Mint?

Over the years, I did not experience updates that break the system. Cinnamon is one of the best DE out there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linux Mint?

Sometimes you have to wait for packages to be available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Very user friendly distribution"
What do you like best about Linux Mint?

It's very similar to Windows, so the transition is easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linux Mint?

There are a couple of adjustments in terms of config that one has to do, but overall I'm very satisfied Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Harry S.
HS
Financial Services Professional
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Linux Mint"
What do you like best about Linux Mint?

It's quick, it's intuitive, uncluttered, and simple, and unlike Windows, it isn't enormous. I like the stripped down aspects of Linux because the less crap there is to deal with, the less can go wrong. Unlike Windows, which crashes and requires constant pampering, Linux is solid and dependable, and it boots up in seconds even on older home laptops, unlike Windows, which seems to take forever to boot up after the first two years, assuming you can stand using it for that long. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linux Mint?

There's not much I dislike, but people less familiar with Linux have trouble with the command window and stripped down GUI, and claim they can't use certain software with it when in most cases, they just don't know how. It can be tricky for people who have been trapped on Windows or IOS forever, but ultimately, it's a cleaner, quicker, less invasive OS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Castro K.
CK
Associate Software Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Linux Mint Experience"
What do you like best about Linux Mint?

It is one best linux distros to start exploring linux environment. If you are switching from Windows OS, you might find it very easy to start. The UI is similar to windows, which is a good thing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linux Mint?

My favorite linux distro is Ubuntu so I all ways compare every linux distro I use. The same goes with Linux Mint. First of all, in terms of animations and ui Linux Mint lags behind Ubuntu. But you can always customize your linux mint the way you want, Thats the beauty of Linux.

Secondly, If you are making the transition from windows,it will be slightly difficult to start with the command line.But thats not a bad thing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yash J.
YJ
Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Review"
What do you like best about Linux Mint?

It's optimised OS usage and working, the threads perform great and the easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linux Mint?

Do not get updates, as it's not grown like IOs and other platfprms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vijay T.
VT
Full-stack Developer Intern
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Linux mint one of the beat linux to start with"
What do you like best about Linux Mint?

It is one of the best linux version to start with there will no problems to switch from windows to linux mint as it is very user friendly because of it easy to use UI.installation is very easy.lots of functionality to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linux Mint?

I don't find any dislikes from me but as compared to users who dont have knowledge about linux can be a disadvantage for them. Other than that there are fews bugs in bluetooth drivers and sound drivers also. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Linux Mint Review"
What do you like best about Linux Mint?

Significantly faster than win 10, interactive user interface,etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linux Mint?

conservative approach towards new technology Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Mental Health Care
UM
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Linux Mint is the perfect alternative OS to Windows"
What do you like best about Linux Mint?

Mint was designed as a desktop environment as an analog to MS Windows. Much of the user interface was put together with that in mind. Previous windows users will find a transition from Windows to Mint to be pretty intuitive and user friendly. The installation processes walks you right through and being linux, it runs fantastically on machines with older hardware. It's a great way to give some additional life to your machine.

Being Linux, Mint still has all the supreme functionality, security and performance that you would expect from Linux. You just get it in a prettier package.

The software is opensource and free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linux Mint?

The real downside is that to get the most of it you'll want to learn to use the Linux command line. Most everything the average user would want is in the User Interface somewhere, but Linux often requires the install or configuration of things that are better done through a terminal window.

I personally don't see that as a downside, but trying to get my wife or grandma to do it is another story.

Aside from that, there is basically no product support. In general you are on your own to search the web and solve problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kerby R.
KR
C.E.O.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great OS!"
What do you like best about Linux Mint?

Thisoperating system is amazing. Better than windows in every aspect. The best part is it's free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linux Mint?

That it's not more popular. I can't believe more people don't use such an amazing os. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Julian S.
JS
Programador informático
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Mint and simplifying Linux"
What do you like best about Linux Mint?

My favorite part about Linux mint is that it takes the effort to make the system more approachable, taking into consideration that the average user is most familiar with windows. I also have to appreciate that it is open source, and also provides one of the best software managers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Linux Mint?

The most notable disadvantages are its lack of a device manager, its tendency to not keep up with new technologies and implementations and that even if it is based on Ubuntu, it doesn't keep up with its latest updates and being so different makes it so that not everything that works in one may work in the other Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Is Linux Mint still supported?

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Last activity about 4 years ago

Why drivers or updates in small patches comes regularl.

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Time to Implement

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Return on Investment

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