Since some members wanted this thread, I'm starting it.
If it takes off, I hope a mod/admin stickies it.

which better:

hi, i'm using debian squeeze(testing) for almost 2 years ,so do i need to move on another distro?
any advice?

oh,i'm give up already...

dun want to use windows app again...

anyway,thx 4 ur feedback.. .

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I am using nVidia 7200GS and the drives installed the most current. I try glxgears but it ask me to install. I will install it and see how it goes. Thanks!

@powerwoot
Good morning to you too.
Alas, I'm not so happy .... cos I haven't solved axxer's high core temperature problem yet.

Btw, I'm currently a little devil (FreeBSD), not a penguin.

congratz   

read here.. it works for me 
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=141&t=55896
btw how about compiz in this release? is it still disable in default install like in previous release?

yup.. theres a workaround for that

maybe they disable it because had problem with certain hardware.. but now compiz run smoothly on my lmde, did'nt noticed any glitches whatsoever

There are a lot of Linux distributions that have the primary focus of becoming the next best desktop replacement for Windows or OS X. Of all the categories in this list, this is the most sought-after, and contentious, group of distros.

While it would be ideal to include many distributions on this list, the reality is that there really needs to be just one "best" Linux distribution. For early 2010, that distro has to be Canonical's Ubuntu.

Right now, the best laptop distribution is openSUSE, one of the lead contenders for the desktop honors. On the laptop, openSUSE shines with great connectivity tools, such as an easy-to-use networking toolset that not only handles WiFi connectivity, but also CDMA/cellular modem connections.

This category is replete with great contenders as well, and it's difficult to highlight just one. At the end of the day, though, the nod must be given to SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED).

Again, in this category it really comes down to two main contenders: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). Given the pick for the Enterprise Desktop category, you might expect SLES to get the "best of" label here. But, when all factors for the enterprise server are weighed, RHEL is still the king of this particular hill.

As Linux technology improves, users can easily choose the LiveCD version of practically any of the Linux distros listed here to get the best LiveCD experience for their needs.

There is a specialized class of LiveCDs, however, that offers users utilities and tools for the specific purpose of repairing existing Linux and Windows installations. These distros are very useful to have regardless of what primary Linux distribution you like to use, because in a crisis they are invaluable to own.

In this class of distribution, KNOPPIX is hands-down the most complete and useful distro. Loaded on a CD or USB storage device, KNOPPIX will let you recover from nearly any rare Linux system crash as well as the much-less-rare Windows breakdowns.

Linux is inherently very secure compared to other operating systems, but there's always room for improvement.

One of the challenges for locking down Linux is if you are not careful, you can take away too much functionality. Another challenge is that the best security-oriented Linux distro, SELinux, is historically known to be difficult to configure correctly. Still, if security out of the box is your priority, this is the best place to begin.

Another approach is the white hat method: using security and forensic tools to examine your existing installation, determine the holes, then lock your system down based on what gaps you find. If you have the time and inclination, this is a great way to do it, because this will get any existing system more secure right away.

For the white hat approach, the best distribution is BackTrack Linux, a dedicated penetration testing distro that will enable you to safely try to crack any system you are caretaking. Its toolset and strong community give it the advantage in this category.

General Linux distributions have come a long way in terms of multimedia performance. Rare is the audio or video file that can't be played on Linux. Music services such as Rhapsody and video sites like YouTube and Hulu are also standards-compliant and accessible to Linux users.

Still, for those users who are multimedia creators as well as consumers, there are Linux distributions that contain powerful tools for audio and video editing.

The best in this class is currently Ubuntu Studio. For audio, video, and graphic production, it contains a very complete set of tools, as well as format and codec support for a huge range of multimedia formats.

Too many changes on my Ubuntu xD

But juz went out n try their themes @@ Abit 

lol my avatar got mocked   

yeah, i'm glad they moved their forum to another server... everytime they release a new mint, forum always down, always got time out error   

Its up today rite @@? Ive just downloaded Mint 10 

But i duno whr to install it    Both lappie's has too much files in it 

=.= my poor Ubuntu ~ gonna test it first then