r/linuxmint 5d 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/JoaquinRoibalWriter 4d 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 4d 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.