Comments on: Linux Mint 5.0 is Simple (in a good way)

By: Nathan

Nathan — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:31:38 +0000

Thanks – that tip about logging out and back in to get the resolution right just saved me a heap of hassle!

By: Green Tech Girl

Green Tech Girl — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:54:02 +0000

I have recently switched to Linux Mint from Ubuntu. The main difference for me is the MintInstall program, which makes it easy to install .deb files (no need for a command line). The Mint menu is also a bit nicer, and you don’t have to fuss so much with codecs. I needed a restricted driver for my wireless, and Mint not only downloaded it for me but automatically used a cutter to get the firmware setup. WOW.

I still can’t quite get dual monitors to work, but Ubuntu certainly wasn’t any better in that regard.

By: Rakum Thakuma

Rakum Thakuma — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:03:02 +0000

Gokhan Ersumer,
are you nuts man ? instllation of modern linux is a piece of cake. which distro asked you 50 silly questions ? dont prate man.

By: Gokhan Ersumer

Gokhan Ersumer — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:21:37 +0000

Linux distributions need to reviewed by people who knows nothing about linux much more than by linux gurus. If they intend linux to be used by regular users as desktop operating system they need to know how to provide easy setup procedure, sensible default configuration options, smooth user experience…
When I’m installing an OS, all I want to is installing this damn thing with sensible defaults, please dont ask me about 50 silly options which requiring me sitting front of monitor. I would configure these things after setup when I see fit. Deal ?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:15:31 +0000

okay so i honestly think that the person who wrote this has 0 linux experience. that’s fine of course.. i don’t want to be condescending or anything. i’m just saying.

wouldn’t it make more sence for someone who actually knows like.. anything ab out linux to be writing reviews about it?

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Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:56:49 +0000

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By: f

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:04:47 +0000

@ Omega
if you are using nvidia is very simple:
on a terminal:

sudo nvidia-settings

and then fix the resolution

if not nvidia just edit the xorg

By: ed

ed — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:31:06 +0000

The ‘mintified’ google search generates the most part of Mint’s income. Google doesn’t allow us to get a full version with the usual links to other google contents. But they are accessible from the start page.
It is a small price to pay to support the distribution.

By: Omega Black

Omega Black — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:42:33 +0000

Well, Mint 5 Ely is sure nice, cool enough. But I think the part about the resolution seems to be a little problem there. I’m a user of Mint also, tried some changes to the resolution to be my normal one (1280 1024) but with no success…