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    Main differences between Mint versions?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by ScubaSteveO, Apr 20, 2009.

  1. ScubaSteveO

    ScubaSteveO Notebook Guru

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    So, I have been looking at the different versions of Mint; E.g. Mint 6, KDE, Fluxbox. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of the different versions? I know that Fluxbox is supposed to be low resource, and KDE is more visually impressive. Any other important differences? :confused:
     
    ScubaSteveO, Apr 20, 2009
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  2. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    To understand the differences a bit between (at least) Gnome and KDE, check this coverage of a Gnome vs. KDE deathmatch.
    The final smackdown.
    (And it will get you into Linux geekiness... ;)).
    Also, check this.
    Cheers.
     
    Baserk, Apr 20, 2009
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  3. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    I'm a fan of Xfce....but, IMO, if you're just starting I'd think you'd find Gnome to be easier to configure and work with. That would be the Mint main edition or Gnome.
     
    theZoid, Apr 20, 2009
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