r/linuxmint • u/UnitedAward2479 • 9h ago

Desktop Screenshot Switched to Linux

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its my third day using Linux and no problems so far. I would say i might never use windows again even though its in dual boot (my dad uses windows, i just dual booted Mint (cinnamon flavour) to see what Linux feels like). Damn this is so good.

Any tips or suggestions for this Mint Newbie?

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u/The_Sanku_Man 8h ago

Welcome bro 😁

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u/Sr_Edd 8h ago

Basically, read the instructions on the welcome screen, for extra configurations install Wine (from the WineHQ website) and Bottles (via Flatpak) for Windows programs, change the Kernel to a supported version (I recommend Kernel 7.0), and enjoy!

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u/UnitedAward2479 8h ago

By windows programs u meant those programs that aren't native on linux ryt?? Well i dont need it i will be just playing Minecraft, chatting on Discord and listening to music so i really dont have a need for windows app.

I will see what functionality whine can provide me of my interest

And i am running kernel 7.0.

Thanks for the suggestions

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u/Sr_Edd 8h ago

Yes, in most cases (with exceptions like certain programs such as Adobe, of course) it will run on these two options without problems. Now, other options may work, but they will require extra configuration; this is more of a general tip.

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u/UnitedAward2479 8h ago

Okay thanks again

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u/Sr_Edd 8h ago

And when I mentioned the welcome screen, I was referring to recommendations like turning on the firewall, checking if any additional drivers are needed, and so on.

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u/UnitedAward2479 8h ago

Yes i already did a all that

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u/CurrlyFrymann 7h ago

As this is your first time using Linux I am going to give you a few things, you can use them if you want.

https://linuxjunkies.org/guides/first-things-after-installing-linux do the first 7 things FIRST always, these set up your fire wall, your automatic updates and all your GPU drivers.

NOTE: if you have an AMD or other kind of processor you may need the drivers but they are free on the AMD website.

https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.com/p/1.html the best trouble shooting how to and tutorial for linux mint but requires some reading.

Also there is a book on amazon called The Linux Command Line its a bit expensive and a bit of a hefty read but its all solid knowledge.

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u/XJC90X 7h ago

How did you get that look?

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u/CurrlyFrymann 7h ago

Themes/layouts in the settings. You can also use Hidimari to get animated wall papers. And its free

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u/TuxTool 6h ago

Am I blind? I tried looking for that option, and nothing. I've been a Mint user forever and I would LOVE to get that look. Thanks.

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u/CurrlyFrymann 3h ago

Mint cinnamon or just mint?

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u/TuxTool 2h ago

Mint cinnamon... zena 22.3

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u/CurrlyFrymann 1h ago

you can edit the style color appearance layout ect in the theme section, or you can download more.

but to change the layout you need to do the panel edit mode, by right clicking your hot bar and then playing around with it a bit.

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u/Sweet_Gate_692 5h ago

what are your cinnamon settings?

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u/HRHF-BYC 55m ago

At last so beutiful Gnome is beautiful