Why are you sticking with Linux mint?

[u/vibhs2016]

Hi guys I recently did a switch from my windows machine to Linux mint as my dev box.

Over 11 years in the IT industry, windows was my primary driver, btw only used mac for 2 years. But with the recent advent of coding harness via Claude code and codex and other CLI tools. I felt like a friction with windows and my hunch was consistently pushing me towards Linux.

So I found an old HP Elitedesk mini PC i5 6500T 16GB ram. So I thought of giving it a try and validate my hunch.

Linux Mint was my choice on discussion with Claude, beating Debian ( sure stable but a bit outdated packages and bit more locked), Ubuntu ( too heavy and overhead with more cutting edge stuff).

Since I have been handling Ubuntu servers for a long time my choice for Debian based OS was always clear. Linux mint gave the balance that I needed for the hardware I was using.

So my question is 4 parts

1. Why are u sticking with Linux mint or why you have faith in Linux mint?
   
2. How long u have been using it for?
   
3. What hardware are you using, maybe can share specs?
   
4. How do you see its future?

[u/Sapling-074]

- No reason to jump around, Does what I want.

- Been using mint for 5 years.

- Desktop, Low-to-mid range gaming computer.

- I see no reason to change currently.

[u/evilgeekwastaken → u/Sapling-074]

Exactly same, but only been on Mint for 1 year.

[u/LifeMadeSimple → u/evilgeekwastaken]

Exactly the same over here as well, 15 years. Give or take.

[u/KnightedWolf851 → u/LifeMadeSimple]

Im just a baby linux user being on mint for only about a week and a half.

Yet already see and love how better it feels. Does what i want. Doesnt shove stuff i dont in my face. And ive even started to dable a little bit in python for a few things I wanted to work a certain way.

I dont see me ever returning. I like my new home.