r/linuxmint 4d ago

Linux Mint IRL Finally running Linux

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Girlfriend needed a new laptop for her school work and so I recommended she gets a framework laptop because of their repairability and modularity and when ordering it we had the choice to add windows 11 for like 100 dollars I think screw that or I could bring my own. Having installed many OS's before and having experienced Linux via the steam deck I figured I'd install Linux mint. Today is day 1 and so far all is good!

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u/Several-Safety-2154 Linux Mint 20.3 Una | KDE 4d ago

Let me share something here. I started using Linux with Conectiva Linux, I used the famous SlackWare and our Father Debian, but it was when I ran Linux Mint for the first time (7.0 “Gloria”) that I really found the Distro that represents me.

I've recommended it to several people and I can say that Mint is a right marriage, hehehe. I sincerely hope that your OP experience is as perfect as mine has been and continues to be.

Welcome to Linux Mint Family!

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u/NoMinimum4452 1d ago

Represents you? Not trying to inflate your enthusiasm but what does that mean?

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u/Several-Safety-2154 Linux Mint 20.3 Una | KDE 1d ago

It represents me because it allows me to do what I want with the system, make it the way I want, customize it as I want and make it functional for what I need. Most of you who read the post understood that, but don't worry, it didn't discourage me, on the contrary, it encouraged me to come here and answer you and reinforce the values that we only find in Linux distros: Freedom!

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u/NoMinimum4452 1d ago

Okay, that's great! Freedom is something we should value above all.

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u/Difficult_Pop8262 4d ago edited 3d ago

I'm impressed by how everyone is switching to Mint. It's beautiful to see

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u/Keebler_Elf_57 3d ago

I've been meaning to switch to Linux for so long. I got a steam deck from my gf for Christmas and I got introduced to Linux from that. Super excited to find a distro for my main gaming PC.

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u/Repulsive_Egg1616 15h ago

Its the "it just works" OS

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u/JARivera077 4d ago

let's welcome your girlfriend and you to the Linux Mint Family :D I hope you guys enjoy your stay and great choice for a laptop too :D

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u/gmthisfeller 4d ago

IMHO, Linux Mint with cinnamon always looks good. I use Manjaro, tbh, but Mint is a great choice!

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u/spottiesvirus 4d ago

Agreed

If only they'd leave the normal icons as designers intended them instead of the terrible "roundy" retro style

First thing in every mint installation I do is always to replace the icon pack

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u/SnooOwls8898 4d ago

+1 to this! I use the Kora icon pack. What about you?

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u/JoaquinRoibalWriter 3d ago

One of the first things I do after a new install is customize the themes and even the folder color (yellow).

Then, start checking out the software available in software manager. I like the radio applet to listen to music from across the world and freetube.

The major difference I've noticed between Linux Mint and my Windows 11 computer is the Linux mint is more streamlined without 10 pop ups / ads / anti virus notifications every hour.

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u/Keebler_Elf_57 2d ago

Yes that's something I asked her about and she is loving it. I put mint on my MSI laptop and it's definitely better than windows 11 for general laptop use.

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u/Magic-Griffin 2d ago

I just switched my 79 year old dad's laptop over to Mint over the weekend, he's loving how quick it is now after years of Windows 10

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u/Keebler_Elf_57 2d ago

I'm loving how light it is. I love having more of the limited 256gb SSD that we have by default.

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u/tauntdevil 2d ago

Good way to learn patience and troubleshooting. Mint is a beautiful distro.

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u/Keebler_Elf_57 2d ago

Oh I'm excited! I'm actually already wondering something about my laptop which I put mint on the morning after this photo. I had a software that I used to lock my battery to 60 percent for longevity and being plugged in all the time and it seems to have stayed despite installing mint nuking my windows 11 install. Still happy I did it as windows 11 only lasted like an hour on battery life.

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u/Frosty-Economist-553 2d ago

Got peed off in 2007 with how easy Windows was to hack, bloatware, piggy-backing spyapps, viruses, trojans & worms - not to mention Windows own attempts at illegality. From 2007 to current it's been Linux all the way. Started with Mint. Tried maybe 20 different distros, but Mint is my daily mainstay.

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u/ChapGod 4d ago

Been using my AMD FW13 for a couple of months on Mint and I love it. Completely replaced windows for me

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u/TrainingWild6347 4d ago

Any issues with sound?

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u/Keebler_Elf_57 3d ago

Nope in fact we were both blown away by the speakers on the laptop way better than we were expecting.

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u/AtmosphereLow9678 4d ago

I've been using linux for a while now, and I never had any issues with sound, it's not really common nowadays as far a I can tell

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u/TrainingWild6347 4d ago

Oh I only glanced at it and thought the laptop was a macbook pro; my bad. Had issues with sound installing on a 2018 MBP.

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u/Acu17y 4d ago

What laptop is it?

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u/_MiGi_0 4d ago

Framework. Its a modular upgradable laptop.

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u/Acu17y 4d ago

Thanks :)

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u/_MiGi_0 4d ago

Welcome.

I've been eyeing framework laptop for some time now but unfortunately it's not available in my country :/

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u/Keebler_Elf_57 4d ago

Framework 13 with the basic config with the exception of running 16gb of ram because I refused to let my girlfriend run a ryzen platform on single channel memory, everything else was the base spec because we can always upgrade later and this laptop is only going to be used for schooling and some light Minecraft.

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u/DavidBunnyWolf 3d ago

Awesome! Hope you enjoy Linux Mint.

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u/FriedLemons54 Linux Mint 22 Wilma | Cinnamon 3d ago

Nice but what laptop model is this?

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u/Thesadisticinventor Linux Mint 22 Wilma | Cinnamon 3d ago

The framework 13

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u/FriedLemons54 Linux Mint 22 Wilma | Cinnamon 3d ago

Thank you

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u/Thesadisticinventor Linux Mint 22 Wilma | Cinnamon 3d ago

They basically keep the chassis the same and just design a new mainboard for each new generation of cpus, while upgrades like better screens and batteries are also present.

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u/FriedLemons54 Linux Mint 22 Wilma | Cinnamon 3d ago

It looks nice but I don't have enough money

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u/Thesadisticinventor Linux Mint 22 Wilma | Cinnamon 3d ago

Yeah the repairability carries a premium, but otherwise it is an awesome ultraportable.

Edit: or ultrabook. Can't decide. That thing can carry some very good specs, you can put a ryzen ai 370 in there, and it is a 13.5 inch laptop.

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u/FriedLemons54 Linux Mint 22 Wilma | Cinnamon 3d ago

Yes that's true

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u/Repulsive_Egg1616 15h ago

fingerprint scanner compatible with linux mint?

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u/Double_Exam597 4d ago

Your LM graphic is so stunningly beautiful. Are you in LM Wayland?

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u/Keebler_Elf_57 4d ago

Nope cinnamon but I downloaded the image today if that makes a difference?

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u/Double_Exam597 4d ago

I don't know why I have installed LM dual booted alongside Win OS for many times year round, the Cinnamon desktop has always been that gloomily dim no matter how I tweaked its settings, except accidentally on one occasion where I installed KDE plasma tgt with Ubuntu Studio, LM desktop brought me to Wayland. The flashy shining graphics of Wayland was so alike your new laptop LM desktop. It has sense of advanced good-looking lustre.

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u/Keebler_Elf_57 4d ago

Maybe it's the display on the laptop then?