Ubuntu vs. Mint

[Azrial]

I am trying to get a Getac ML220 to be something useful again. The XP on it now is problematic so I am of course thinking of adding some distro of Linux to it.

I have always used Ubuntu and been pretty happy with it, with the exception of its issues with GPS...

I know a lot of you guys like Mint, I am not sure if it is the fresh aftertaste that reminds you of a brisk dip in a mountain stream or because you are contrarians, but it certainly commands its following here.

So the real question, do you honestly think that Mint is quicker and lighter then Ubuntu?

[UNCNDL1]

Azrial,
I'm not sure of the specs on your Getac. You might have to try a few and see. That being said,
I would try the Ubuntu of your choice, comparing it to these to see which one is quicker and lighter with your hardware.
Lubuntu: https://www.wikivs.com/wiki/Lubuntu_vs_Xubuntu
Mint13XFCE: http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=113
Bonus: http://zorin-os.com/

[SHEEPMAN!]

I ran Mint at first...Mint 8? then with so many questions being asked I tried Ubuntu through several numbers. When Ubuntu turned into looking like a cell phone I went back to Mint.....amongst others, finally settling on Mint 16 Cinnamon as my all time favorite. On a MK2 CF-30 I would say Mint 17, Cinnamon is a little hungrier than XFCE and Mate....but I like what I'm used to.
Watched a video the other day and the steady riser is ElementaryOS. (worldwide) Just a steady climb on the graph presented. I like EOS, clean desktop, comes preloaded with Chromium........it's o.k.
Uncndl1 has tried everything. His Mint 13 is a good one. EOL is 2017.
LMDE is alright too. (LinuxMint Debian)

Sent from CF-53 Mint 16 on a Intel SSD. (dual boot with W7 in case I ever need it)

Jeff

[Azrial]

Thanks for the feedback!!!

I am kind of vacillating between Lubuntu and Mint13XFCE.

The Getac M220 is a 1.6 Centrino with 512MB DDR-333 (PC2700) Memory. I am considering buying 1GB for it, but I thing that will only get me to 1GB, not 1.5 GB.

[SHEEPMAN!]

Lubuntu is good.

I ummmmm upgraded the 53 and managed to blow a triple boot. So...now finishing up wiping the drive and now I am installing Mint 17 XFCE. This ssd equipped puppy will be very fast.

I hope the trim function works, this hdd is very confused right now.

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sudo fstrim -v /

Look it up before cut and paste.

[UNCNDL1]

I ran Mint at first...Mint 8? then with so many questions being asked I tried Ubuntu through several numbers. When Ubuntu turned into looking like a cell phone I went back to Mint.....amongst others, finally settling on Mint 16 Cinnamon as my all time favorite. On a MK2 CF-30 I would say Mint 17, Cinnamon is a little hungrier than XFCE and Mate....but I like what I'm used to.
Watched a video the other day and the steady riser is ElementaryOS. (worldwide) Just a steady climb on the graph presented. I like EOS, clean desktop, comes preloaded with Chromium........it's o.k.
Uncndl1 has tried everything. His Mint 13 is a good one. EOL is 2017.
LMDE is alright too. (LinuxMint Debian Jeff

I'm laughing right now, and betting that Elementary OS has a short cut key with the windows/super key (between Fn and Alt), allowing the Menu to come up...seriously, Bill you have Navigatrix which is Ubuntu 14.04 Lite as is Lubuntu. Give it a try and customize it, eliminating the programs on the bottom Window you don't want to use. Then try the ones you are considering also. BTW, I am partial to Zorin because you can make the desktop like XP and Win7 if you want. I'm quad booting Zorin 9, Zorin 6 (Lubuntu 12.02 LTS), Mint13XFCE, and Navigatrix 0.5 June 2014. Nav works like a charm, and is easy to customize, as are all the others. Keep us informed and definately upgrade to max ram. You'll appreciate it alot. Best regards, Cleve

[SHEEPMAN!]

quint boot, sep boot? where will it end.

[Azrial]

Navigatrix 0.5 June 2014. Nav works like a charm, and is easy to customize, as are all the others. Keep us informed and definately upgrade to max ram. You'll appreciate it alot. Best regards, Cleve

Yeah, I am also considering the Navigatrix 0.5. It seems to be pretty light on its feet and I definitely appreciate it! This thing is basically a CF-29 Mk5, with up to a max of 2GB of RAM.

On the subject of RAM, I think that you are forgetting you are talking to the guy that has Maxed the RAM in everything he has ever owned.

LoL, I am just not sure that this old computer is worth the expense! Its BIOS will not boot from a USB drive and only has a CD ROM, sooooo I will have to decide if I want to stick DVD in there.

Thanks for the input and ideas guys!

[UNCNDL1]

I can send you a disk if you like. You could also try putting in the hard drive I sent that has Nav on it. Should work just fine. Let me know

[ADOR]

Navigatrix 0.5 June 2014. Nav works like a charm, and is easy to customize, as are all the others. Keep us informed and definately upgrade to max ram. You'll appreciate it alot. Best regards, Cleve

Yeah, I am also considering the Navigatrix 0.5. It seems to be pretty light on its feet and I definitely appreciate it! This thing is basically a CF-29 Mk5, with up to a max of 1GB of RAM.

On the subject of RAM, I think that you are forgetting you are talking to the guy that has Maxed the RAM in everything he has ever owned.

LoL, I am just not sure that this old computer is worth the expense! Its BIOS will not boot from a USB drive and only has a CD ROM, sooooo I will have to decide if I want to stick DVD in there.

Thanks for the input and ideas guys!

So what you are saying is I should of sent you a CF-28/29 floppy drive as well for a usb boot disk? lol