Welcome to another Mint-tastic episode of Veronica Explains!

Today, I'm talking about Linux Mint, and Linux Mint Debian Edition, or LMDE. I used both Linux Mint versions for the last few weeks on my everyday laptop. Both are great, for sure. So why is LMDE positioned as an "alternative" to the Ubuntu-based "flagship" edition in the first place?

Let's talk about how these two distros work, and I'll share my thoughts.

Links you might like (not affiliate links or anything like that, I just think they're neat):

- Linux Mint in general: https://linuxmint.com
- Linux Mint talking about their stance on snaps specifically: https://linuxmint-user-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/snap.html
- Linux Mint introducing the Cinnamon desktop project way back when: https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=1910
- @LonSeidman talking about PeerTube on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rbA4Se4-z8
- Lon.tv's same video, but over on PeerTube: https://peertube.lon.tv/w/9BrrK2kR7jFdtLwTdUtqEf
- The 6502 shirt from @TaylorAmyShow (what I'm wearing): https://thetaylorandamyshow.myspreadshop.com/6502?idea=64c2a5659515e23cf872c9e7
- My own PeerTube (another place to watch these videos): https://tinkerbetter.tube

And lastly, my self promotion, which pays the bills for Veronica Explains:
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/VeronicaExplains
- Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/VeronicaExplains

Chapters:
0:00 I say "greetings" and introduce today's Minty Madness
1:20 What's LMDE about, anyway?
3:51 Why make a Linux Mint Debian Edition in the first place?
4:56 Mint vs LMDE- head to head
8:25 Veronica "games"
9:19 I just think LMDE is neat
15:45 What I'm watching- Lon.tv talking about PeerTube!

#linux #linuxmint #debian

Veronica Explains

The post compares the Ubuntu-based and Debian-based editions of Linux Mint, highlighting their differences and similarities. Both versions offer a stable and customizable experience with Cinnamon as the desktop environment. While the flagship edition is based on Ubuntu with Snap store disabled, the Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) is based on Debian and provides newer packages in some cases. The comparison also discusses the potential advantages of LMDE ready if Ubuntu's circumstances change. Overall, both editions provide a solid Linux experience, with specific uses and preferences dictating which might be better for different users.

Linux Mint vs... Linux Mint (Debian Edition)