Linux Mint 3.0 "Celena" vs. Ubuntu 7.10*

I am getting my HP DV6000z's mobo replaced, and I plan to put Linux on it. I am planning to put either Linux Mint 3.0 or Ubuntu 7.10 Gusty Gibbon on it. Which would be a better choice for DV6000z? My laptop won't be fixed until about two weeks from now, maybe a little sooner.

*=After 7.10's official release date.

 

I always recommend that people try both and use what suits them best. I have not had a chance to try the new LinuxMint, but I hear great things about it. Right now I'm running Ubuntu 7.04.

 

What distro is it based on? I remember hearing it was based on Ubuntu. I just like the look of LinuxMint. It looks great, and if It works on my DV6000z, I'll probably be getting it.

 

Ok, I decided against Mint because it doesn't have a x64 version.

 

linux mint is basically ubuntu but with the codecs installed and other differences.

 

Actually, I'd go for 3.1 (Celena) as opposed to 3.0 (Cassandra). It has some nice additions, and I really didn't like the look of Cassandra, especially when compared to Bianca (2.2).

And yes, its based on the Ubuntu code base. I think the actual code is based on Edgy, but its got most of the features from Fiesty as well, as of the latest release. Not sure about what Gibbon added, and whether Mint has them.

 

I've mistaken 3.1 for 3.0. I think I'm gonna go with Ubuntu though, since Celena doesn't have x64. I REALLY REALLY love that look though. Is there a way I can get it in Ubuntu? Or any other Darkish look. Brown isn't really to my liking.

 

It's quite easy to change the look of Ubuntu. The skies the limit when it comes to theming Linux.

 

Yeah I want it to look something similar to LinuxMint. In about a week or two, can someone help me through it? I've only been using Linux for a few months.

 

If you're a newbie, x64 will cause a few compatibility issues (like Flash needing special tweaks to work, etc.). Unless you've got 4GB or more of memory to access, there's really no real reason to use a 64bit version of Linux until you're used to how the system works. I run both the 32bit and 64bit versions, and my laptop takes a fair bit more tweaking to keep running properly I'd recommend going with a 32bit version. That said, 64bit Linux is really pretty much at parity with 32bit, except for primarily multimedia stuff, and a few configurations and drivers and things that aren't as well-supported under 64bit.

 

I've done it before. I just need help with theming linux.

 

As far as theming goes, I really love gnome-look.org. I have downloaded quite a few of the metacity, gtk, and icon themes. I haven't really ran into any trouble with them yet. It's a great resource. Try the sister-site, kde-look.org if you are running KDE.

Installing any of the themes in Ubuntu couldn't be easier. Just download the tar, open the theme manager 'System'->'Preferences'->'Themes' then drag the tar onto the window and confirm the installation.

 

Thanks for the help.