Now that Linux Mint (Debian) has been released could it replace Ubuntu as the number one choice?

6 Comments

1. Carling says:

   30. November 2010 at 14:39

   People need to know that there is more distribution available to them, and that the Community distribution are better than the commercial versions. Though the commercial versions introduce cutting edge technology

   I am glad Mint have brought out a Debian version, I downloaded and installed it, I’m testing it out now, It’s more responsive and faster than Mint Ubuntu, I have not got Compiz working.at the moment. I think LMDE will take off once the development team get things are sorted out, can’t wait for that to happen
2. JMR says:

   30. November 2010 at 14:39

   I think it is a possibility, only time will tell. So far I really like LMDE. I am wondering if there are going to make an RPM based version of Linux Mint in the future.

   ~~~Update~~~
   I have come across an interesting article: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9118198/Shuttleworth_Ubuntu_developer_Canonical_may_need_3_5_more_years_of_funding?source=rss_topic122 where Mark Shuttleworth said that he is prepared to bankroll the company for three to five more years (yr. 2008).

   So what happens if they don’t start making a profit by 2013? If funding for Ubuntu is pulled would Ubuntu continue? If this is the case, would Canonical and Ubuntu be sold? Would Mark just turn Canonical into a non-profit organization? Would he simply let it all die? (which I am sure someone will always pick up if that is the case).

   The way it sounds is that the plug may just be pull on Ubuntu, but then again that is just speculation.

   If the plug is pulled on Ubuntu, Linux Mint Debian Edition may become the primary.
3. uvishere says:

   30. November 2010 at 14:39

   I don’t think so…
4. piratesmvp04 says:

   30. November 2010 at 14:39

   It is extremely possible. But, the problem is that Ubuntu already has a relatively large name recognition. Name recognition is vital in the software world. That’s why Microsoft Windows is the number one-selling operating system. Whether or not it is the best, it continues to get sales because that’s all most people have ever known. For Mint to replace Ubuntu, it will have to get enough faithful followers who will then recommend it to their friends, and so forth. It’s hard to compete with a solid competitor, though it’s not impossible.
5. Alessandro T says:

   30. November 2010 at 14:39

   If they find a way to be able to spend the same amount of money that the Ubuntu SABDFL puts in his creature, they have a chance.
6. Rickie says:

   30. November 2010 at 14:39

   I hope not, neither are the best of linux distros!

   You also seem to forget something very important. The whole planet does NOT speak English!!! English one of the many languages – the most universal and important one – but not the only one. To its credit Ubuntu such as Mandriva or Opensuse or Fedora Core come in many languages Ubuntu supports even many "aboriginal" languages Linux Mint is almost only in English and version in other languages are limited. It will never replace Ubuntu for that reason.

   RICK