kvonlinee Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 hi I write this topic, just to sharing what is running now on my desktop. I did not know Mate graphics desktop was that great. I have mate Ubuntu, to this is is third edition, on my main desktop. https://ubuntu-mate.org/about/ It is my experience, it is the best long up time, without hang. Also it carries a back-up and restore utility can place back-up date on local drive, a partition, network drive (samba)... it has a strong built-in encryption whole disk utility. thank every one for reading. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosakgroove Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I prefer elementary os, it is way more refined, and it is much more smooth, given you have the right hardware for it. Ubuntu Mate would be my choice for older systems, and for cryptic ones, use Xubuntu or Lubuntu, or XFCE / LXDE , which can also be installed in Ubuntu Mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PippoX0 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I spent some time to try a lot of different distros of Linux . I was looking for one with Osx theme as close as possible ... Pear Linux, Elementary OS , ubuntu Mate, Xubuntu, lubuntu , etc. Now i'm testing Linux Lite I intalled Docky , Osx theme and runs very well. Sent from my iPad withTapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaldMeister Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Had Ubuntu Mate running on a laptop for 5 weeks with the lid closed. Abused the system every day, using almost all resources ( video conversion). After 5 weeks i opened the lid, and it was still usable, the browser took 3 sec to open. (I must note, this is a laptop from 2008) I use Arch Linux on my main notebook, with the Gnome desktop. (I myself dislike the Gnome2 style/Mate) Highly customizable, first installation is a pita when you have no *nix experience though. Worth a try, after the first install you have the base system, and a desktop, the you decide what to install. No pre-configured packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco.pisellonio80 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I suggest you to install Debian from minimal ISO and install Mate (or DE you prefer) while installing. Much faster and light than every ubuntu. And rolling, no more re-install 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaldMeister Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I suggest you to install Debian from minimal ISO and install Mate (or DE you prefer) while installing. Much faster and light than every ubuntu. And rolling, no more re-install I started out with Debian Rock solid OS. But the i found Arch Linux, which suits my needs more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I want try use Ubuntu-minimal. Some guys said that's very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco.pisellonio80 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 LexHimself Yes, I like Arch and its reactivity. I tried Chakra linux, and it's good. Only one problem... If you leave and don't boot you pc for one month, if you update it you have to format! I can't be a slave of pc, updating it everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaldMeister Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 LexHimself Yes, I like Arch and its reactivity. I tried Chakra linux, and it's good. Only one problem... If you leave and don't boot you pc for one month, if you update it you have to format! I can't be a slave of pc, updating it everyday! This is nonsense. If you have time to browse, you can give in your password to update daily :x Even after a month of not updating, you should be able to update. If any error occurs, it can be fixed. Arch is not for the mainstream user. Never heard of Chakra, got a spare laptop and will definitly check it out. I want try use Ubuntu-minimal. Some guys said that's very good. I think it's called Lubuntu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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