What's the deference between Linux Mint main edition and Linux Mint Debian Edition?
Friday, April 29th, 2011 at
14:37
I read about it on Linux Mint’s site
But it doesn’t have much information.
This edition is based on Debian; like the main edition is based on Ubuntu, So whats the real difference? is it faster, better, more stable and reliable than the Ubuntu based edition?
Another question: Isn’t Ubuntu based on Debian in the first place? then why have that said that its not compatible with Ubuntu?
Final question: Which main Distro is better- Ubuntu or Debian?
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Filed under: Debian
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Linux Mint (Ubuntu based) sources most of its packages from the Ubuntu repository therefore support is vast so fixes/tutorials referring to Ubuntu can be equally applied to Linux Mint
http://forums.linuxmint.com/
https://help.ubuntu.com/community
http://ubuntuforums.org/
In addition to this many PPA’s that are intended for Ubuntu can also be used for Linux Mint
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+ppas
Linux Mint (Debian based) sources most of its packages from the Debian/Debian Testing Repository making it slighter harder than it Ubuntu distribution. Support is above average.
http://forums.debian.net/
http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/debian-faq/
The main difference between the two is Linux Mint (Debian based) is a rolling release which means you never need to reinstall it
To put it another way support for Linux Mint (Debian based) is constant whereas with Linux Mint (Ubuntu based) support is for eighteen months for standard editions and three years for LTS (Long Term Support) editions. For example Linux Mint 9 LTS (Ubuntu 10.04 LTS) is supported for three years whereas Linux Mint 10 (Ubuntu 10.10) is supported for eighteen months.
Linux Mint 9 LTS is the most stable distro. I have used since I started working with Linux in 2006 (Ubuntu 6.10). Linux Mint Debian I am not so convinced as it always seems to me to be a work in progress but I am sure the Debian purists will go to great lengths to point out the latter is superior.
Ubuntu was initially based on Debian but these days it is so far removed all the two have in common really is the package management system.
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 LTS which is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Long Term Support) its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 9 LTS Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52
Linux Mint 9 LTS Installation Guide
http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2009/12/03/linux-mint-8-installation-guide/
Linux Mint 9 LTS Release Notes/User Guide
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 LTS then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto
Linux Mint 9 LTS can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive
LUg.