Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-12-12
Votes: 2
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I have a hp stream 13 paperweight which at the time was running windows 10.
I tried all ubuntu based distros and could not get any of them to work on it until I found peppermint.
This thing installs great and truely works out of the box.
The interface is highly customizable and I was able to set beautiful transitions.
The only issue I envountered was with the external sd card not mounting which turned out to be one package not working properly and stopped the os from reading the partition table. I reinstalled the package and it started working imediately.
It actually only uses 512MB ram at idle and under pressure with three chrome tabs playing youtube videos playing only uses 1GB ram.
The stream only has 2 GB of ram and 32GB sMMC drive. After os and apps, it took 10 GB. My sd card has 67GB of disk.
This os turned my brick into a fully functioning laptop and is really quick too.
It comes with the standard firfox etc... but these are easily replaced as it uses the ubuntu repositories and is based off lubuntu.
Great piece of software.
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Version: 10
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-12-05
Votes: 12
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I usually run MX or Antix but wanted to try something different on the computer my wife mainly uses for the "3Bs" -browsing, banking, and BS. I like the implementation of ICE and SSBs which make it super easy to set up relatively secure access to the internet sites she uses frequently.
-Running on an Acer Athlon 64X2 desktop; boot is slower than MX or Zorin and screen blacks out for a few seconds but otherwise Peppermint 10 is quick; especially when using SSBs (I have a wired 300MBps connection)
-the LXQT/XFCE "FrankenDE" can be a little quirky- I could not get a shutdown button added to the task bar to function which is easy in native XFCE.
Overall Peppermint 10 is solid with support and updates. I'm comfortable with it as a daily driver on a machine that I am primarily tech support" for my wife on.
Now; off to go try and figure out how to get that quick shutdown button added
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-12-02
Votes: 4
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Been using Peppermint OS as my main Distro since about OS 7 I think, I still love it. I use to switch a lot trying to find one that I liked and that would run smooth on my older computer. Since I started using Peppermint, I have not switched distro's, I just stay up to date with the latest release and everything just runs well.
I dual boot with Windows10, but I hate Windows and only have it because I need it for programming a couple of my Ham Radios..other than that, I prefer Peppermint to Windows any day.
My current Hardware is Lenovo IdeaCentre 310S-08ASR AMD A9-9430 and it runs fine. Had been running Peppermint on a Lenovo H30 prior to this one, and ran good on that also.
Thanks to the Peppermint team for building a flawless OS.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-11-13
Votes: 2
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I use this on my production competer now. It is stable and all works fine. Peppermint is also very fast.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-11-13
Votes: 33
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The best feature light distro i tried, the crossover between LXDE and XFCE is perfect, everything worked out of the box like a dream.
I'm using a old laptop and everything is fast in Peppermint OS.
The same computer with other distros is very slow.
Peppermint is much more friendly and easy to use.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-11-11
Votes: 5
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Work fast and efficeintly on my 2GB RAM laptop , everything works out of the box , no problems
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-11-09
Votes: 1
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Peppermint has given new life to my decade-old netbook with 2GB RAM (the most it can take). My favorite writing machine is back in service!
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-11-05
Votes: 15
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This is the perfect OS for bringing new life to an old PC or laptop. I am very impressed with Peppermint OS and will probably continue recommending it in the future.
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Version: 10
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-10-28
Votes: 1
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I installed it recently on a EePC Asus ( 1 G ram - Cpu 1.66 Ghz )
Install is not working without selection of "update during install " , but it's not a big issue !
Connection to Wifi fast and simple , internet working then without delay .
Desktop LXDE is nice and very convenient for me .
Distro seems complete and easy to use .
Cons : as plenty of others distros ( Mint , Lite, ..... ) there is an issue with the sound : at each start the sound is configured as default in "mute" and then I have to go through the terminal and reconfigure Alsamixer ; "sound card type " and to remove "mute position" ! it's not at all convenient ; a very common issue for a lot of Linux OS and I haven't find the solution ( alsactl store and others suggests ...... not working !) .
Hope a day such matter will be cleaned ( AntiX or Slitaz haven't this pb on the same PC )
Note : for this kind of PC , keyboard have specific dedicated keys for sound management ( blue fonction ) , probably , it's due to that ......?
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-25
Votes: 8
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Pros
Easy install
Very fast
Stable
Relevant software for daily use
Elegant
Site specific browser makes working in the cloud fast and seamless.
Cons
None.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-20
Votes: 3
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Have been using Linux distro's for 16 years and prefer Peppermint , which suits my needs very well.
Straight forward ,well explained installation and worry free over the last year.
Many thanks
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-04
Votes: 5
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Great linux os. I just installed on a new Chuwi Lapbook pro that I purchased on Amazon. The laptop came with windows 10 that I have no interest in. I installed Peppermint 10 immediately over the top of windows. Install was quick and easy with no hang ups. Everything worked out of the box including wi-fi and printer. The os is very speedy and stable. Video play back works great. The os is very intuitive with no learning curve.
Pros- Fast and easy install
Os is very fast and stable
Everything just works out of box on new hardware
Cons- Most of the installed desktop wallpapers very dark looking
Initial shut down after new install took 5 minutes. After reboot the shut down worked perfectly and only took 6 seconds and has worked great since.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-02
Votes: 1
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Peppermint 10 (386) on an old Macbook Pro (early 2008) 32 bit.
I received the above mentioned Mac as a gift last week.
With OSX it was almost unusable.
I read a lot of guides and howto and then I decided what to do:
1. I burnt a dvd with Peppermint 10 and booted the Mac from the dvd in the live
2. I immediately installed macfanctld (in the live)
3. I started with the installation with ONLY Peppermint as OS on the Mac
4. when I received a message that the installation didnt found an EFI support and that if I continue I do it at my own risk, I continued
5. At the end of the installation I added Plank,macfanctld, and some tweak of look and feel
NOW it works in a fantastic way!
No problems at all with drivers, memory usage, speed, wifi, sound, etc.
It is only slow at the boot.
Many thx to the Peppermint staff
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-02
Votes: 2
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I like my computer running fast but also having some package-managing comfort and a minimum peace-of-mind aesthetic. For those reasons I prefer distros having XfCE and, after having tried some of those, I found Peppermint OS the most stable, fast, nice and got straight my hardware drivers. Great Job!.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-09-28
Votes: 2
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I've used Ubuntu since version 7.10 in 2008. I stopped due to being to busy to keep a linux machine around and recently had a need for a linux based computer. It just so happened that my aging Dell N series latitude with a first gen i3 and Intel HD 3000 GPU was starting to slow down with windows 7 to the point of being unusable. I wanted to try a different disto of linux this time around, I needed something lightning fast, easy to code in, portable, and reliable. I didn't think I'd check every mark on my list on my first try. Peppermint has made this should-be-dead laptop load everything faster than my gaming desktop I built running an overclocked CPU and GPU. My wife used the laptop to look at Amazon the other night, mind you she's HATED having to use it because with windows it was a brick, she now hasn't touched her own laptop that I just finished installing new RAM in last month because of how fast Peppermint is. Today I'm installing Steam over wine and I'm going to try a range of games that the hardware should be able to handle but failed because of how resource hoggy Win7 has become.
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Version: 10
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-09-20
Votes: 0
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Great job with PEPPERMINT ....runs smooth, fast and easy to use. Not a resource hog so that's a big plus......found all my hardware and installed the drivers without me having to pull out my hair like with some distros (Debian). My wifi works right out the box...to me that's a great big THATA BOY in my book.
CONS....Well depends on the user I guess, for me I don't like the flag in my panel but was easy to remove so not a huge issue...comes with Firefox for the browser don't understand why not Firefox lite or Pale Moon but that to is easy to fix...
I'm running Peppermint off a USB stick and everything is running great.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-09-09
Votes: 5
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Was trying out different distros and came across Peppermint. Installation was flawless. Connectivity to wifi was incredible. Using LXDE panel on the XFCE interface was awesome. Makes LXDE easy to configure so far. I had no choice but to give it a rating of 10......Great job!
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-09-07
Votes: 14
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Interesting distro. The 32 bit version for my older laptop is fast and easy to use. Easy installation and configuration. Low resource consumption.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-08-31
Votes: 1
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It`s a cool and easy system to set up and to use .
I tried a lot of distros but this is my favorite .
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-08-30
Votes: 27
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Peppermint Linux OS is a stable and lightweight Ubuntu-based distribution with hybrid desktop environment of LXDE and Xfce (used for menu of applications/softwares). It’s a "minimalistic" Linux distro which demands less hardware resource thus an excellent choice for the older machine. My laptop is 13 years old 32 bit (Pentium M). With Peppermint OS you have a lot of choice in terms of themes and icons, so it is highly customizable. I have tried many good lightweight distros but, sure, for me the best is Peppermint OS. Peppermint OS must be at top of Distrowatch Linux distributions. Thank you.
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Version: 10
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-08-26
Votes: 0
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Interesting distro plus I love the 32 Bit version for my older desktop computer it seems fast and easy to use
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-08-11
Votes: 22
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I've played with at least 30 distros and that's not including the multiple desktops that some distros come with. This one is by far my favorite! It doesn't matter the machine. My personal computer has AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X on a ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme Alpha X399 with 64 GB RAM and Peppermint OS is still my choice.
PROS:
- No fancy animations (GNOME, Deepin, KDE)
- LXDE Desktop (Lightweight)
- XFCE4 Panel (Customizable and good looking)
- Nemo File Manager (My favorite)
- Reliable (Ubuntu LTS)
CONS for many:
- No fancy animations
- Forum is slow (I live in US and rarely use it though)
I don't have any problems with screen tearing with GTX 1080 because I enabled "Force Full Composition Pipeline" in the Nvidia Xorg settings.
The trick is that they incorporated LXDE with XFCE4 panel so streamlined which is really difficult to do it so well in my opinion. I tried with Arch and Debian and never got some stuff right.
They also have a custom control panel "Peppermint Settings Panel" which includes all the go to utilities.
Thanks Peppermint OS Team! Spot on!
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-27
Votes: 6
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This is the best Distro out there and I have tried many!
Beautiful; fast; flexible; great Package Managers; super stable; works out of the box; good with hardware; easy to use; can use with web apps; don't need to spend loads of time customising because it already looks great!
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Version: 10
Rating: 7
Date: 2019-07-25
Votes: 1
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Feels stable.
Can be customised in many ways.
Cons:
Cannot choose different backgrounds for each workspace.
Needs numlockx to be installed, to enable Numlock On at startup.
Not everything works well.
Wine and/or Play On Linux don't work. Virtual disk cannot be created. Seems also to be a problem with Ubuntu and Mint. Older version of Wine is loaded by the Play On Linux wizard.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-15
Votes: 0
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Pros: Good hardware recognition on my hp pavilion w/ Nvidia video card, it worked better than xubuntu/lubuntu, feels very stable
Cons: Default theme
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-02
Votes: 41
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Peppermint Linux OS is a stable and lightweight Ubuntu-based distribution. Its provides a hybrid desktop environment of LXDE and Xfce. It’s a minimalistic Linux distro which demands less hardware resource thus an excellent choice for the older machine. Peppermint Linux OS is unique because of its Ice application that makes and manage web-based desktop application efficiently. For me the best for older PC.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-01
Votes: 2
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I've been with peppermint os since the very beginning. I've tried countless distros. I like flexibility and efficiency. I care not for bells and wistles that make a distro look fancy. And honestly, I absolutely love Peppermint. Even with my very power computers install this distro. It doesnt let me down.
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Version: 6
Rating: 3
Date: 2019-06-27
Votes: 0
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Intel atom 230 CPU @ 1,6 GHz, 2 GB RAM, with SiS Mirage 3 Graphics-card is NO combination
Peppermint 6 is running on.
Load time unacceptable.
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Version: 10
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-06-19
Votes: 3
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The only distro that has honestly never let me down. It's not that pretty, it don't smell good but you gotta have it. But seriously, it is really worth the time to tweak to your specifications. And for those who keep screaming about ICE RTFM, it's really a handy feature not some sell out to Evil-Corp. Very friendly community with quick responses as well.
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Version: 10
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-06-05
Votes: 4
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Easy install, stable and lightweight. Peppermint 10 32bit has brought my 10 year old Winbook laptop with Duo Centrino processor back from the dead.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-05-31
Votes: 4
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The holy grail for my Thinkpad T61 (Core2 Duo T8100, 4GB RAM, GM965 graphics, SSD). Everything works for my needs, particularly the smb connection to ohter PCs and Mac at home. Runs light and swift. LibreOffice, checks. Viewing cr2 and jpg files, checks. Streaming 1080p youtube clips on Firefox is surprisingly smooth. So is playing HDHomeRun recorded ts, or H264/X265 video files with mpv media player, all without glitches. The core group of its forum members is small but they are civil and delightful. The answers given have been helpful and very efficient. My sincere thanks to the Peppermint team (past and current). keep up the excellent work.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-05-30
Votes: 7
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I've said it before, and I will echo my sentiments. The only distro for me! Does everything you need it too. Easily customizable, everything works. Comes uncluttered, so you can either use it on an older computer/laptop with a view to cloud based applications, or install your preferred software if your machine is a beast, like mine!!!
Gaming, Office, Video editing, eveything just works......and unlike some distros, (like those in the top three for example......:-P), You don't see re-release after re-release, with an emphasis on bug fixes...... as yet I have found none!!!
To the Peppermint Team - Keep up the excellent work.
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Version: 10
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-05-27
Votes: 3
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Many thanks to the Peppermint Team. Version 10 is working well on an old HP Laptop that started life as Windows Vista. Great to see that the team are still providing for computers with a 32bit system.
Installation via a usb to my laptop achieved with no problems. 50 mins approx to download then install. Little bit slow on start-up, but very quick once it is up and running. I also find it very user friendly.
For anyone contemplating a move from Windows to Linux Ubuntu, Peppermint 10 is worth a try.
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Version: 10
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-05-24
Votes: 3
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This is pretty much just like MX Linux. After downloading the ISO file and confirming the checksum, I was able to use Ubuntu's startup disk creator to create the USB, instead of having to use dd. On trying to boot from the USB, it seems to hang. Odd. Turn *on* UEFI and it now boots fine. Great, this comes with UEFI support. I have UEFI set to Secure Boot and it works.
There is a large number of packages that needed to be updated. That is fine. I installed Chrome, tweak the time to show seconds (without having to install Gnome Tweaks), then started to install my network hosts and SSH keys. Hey, vim is not installed, neither is vim.tiny. That is a first.
But that is easy enough.
Like MX Linux though, lsof -i -n -P revealed that nmbd, smbd and rpcbind are running. I have to disable using systemctl stop and update-rc.d disable to remove them.
But I do like this distro. My printer, sound, function keys, WiFi, all worked. Since this is basically Ubuntu, it should be expected. Great.
I will try this out for some time.
--- mswoon
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-05-22
Votes: 5
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Has everything one needs, unless you are an IT person (security, development, database, etc. ). Doesn't mean you can't add it though. I like the hybrid desktop and SPEED!
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Version: 10
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-05-22
Votes: 2
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Installed v10 on an ancient Dell XPS 32bit laptop.
It actually runs pretty stable and fast. Impressed.
On the negative side, there are too many apps pre-installed on the full version. Trimming would make things more straightforward.
The nouveau graphics driver works magic for the embedded Nvidia Go7400. Videos and streaming are as smooth as expected.
Overall it is a great distro. It gave back life to my laptop.
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Version: 10
Rating: 5
Date: 2019-05-21
Votes: 0
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I tried the live DVD wich I verified the normai way with sha256.I clickd different buttons ,no reaction.
After installing it it was slow , the lookout reminds me of an old operating system.The background
pictures are awful, I replaced them with my own photos.
I am used to linux since 6 years ,usual Linux Mint ,Xubuntu ,Lubuntu ,Zorin,Ubuntu and others.
Linux Mint 19.1 runs better on my old (2010) ASUS UL30VT than Peppermint 10 on my 3 years old desktop.
(Selfmade)
Now I`am on my desktop trying Zorin 12.4 ,after some problems with changing english keyboard to swedish,
it`s not bad at all.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-05-20
Votes: 2
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I tried the 'Full' version, but the plethora of apps & features didn't seem (to me) essential, so I began again and instead installed the minimum version possible.
It has turned out to be not just the best Peppermint that I've ever used, but the best Linux I've every used. I give it an enthusiastic 10 out of 10.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-05-19
Votes: 2
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Very happy user of V9 on older PC where windows 10 was dying since their last upgrades.
The distro is very fast and has what it takes for a full desktop functionality.
Thanks for new improvements.
I would have liked a possibility to perform a manual upgrade instead of a new install...
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Version: 10
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-05-19
Votes: 1
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Peppermint used to be a fun little distro. So I tried the new one in a VM.
If you want Ubuntu-based, just run Ubuntu. My biggest "thing" is that Peppermint is now very Cloud-centric, just an empty shell of an "OS" remains.
Instead of LibreOffice or something FOSS, Peppermint OS 10 violates its victims with Microsoft Office (online web-app editions). You may as well just surrender and run Windows 10.
The foundation on Ubuntu is solid, but everything "above ground" has been compromised and replaced with things that are not "Linux" in code or philosophy. To me this is like insisting on running your new Porsche on diesel for no good or logical reason - while staring at the label on the cap that reads "Premium petrol only."
Gets a very solid "NO" in my book.
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Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-05-18
Votes: 3
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This version is by far the fastest Peppermint I have used. Boot time was 8 seconds. Only problem I encountered was after installing the Nvidia driver, I hit the restart button, and it didn't work. No big deal, I just did a manual reboot.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-05-01
Votes: 27
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The best feature light distro i tried, the crossover between LXDE and XFCE is perfect, everything worked out of the box like a dream.
I'm using a old laptop and everything is fast in Peppermint OS.
The same computer with other distros is very slow.
Peppermint is much more friendly and easy to use.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-30
Votes: 7
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I ha used Peppermint OS 4 years back when it could fit well inside a 1GB thumb-drive, which was the primary reason I always kept it as a live system no matter which destro I use at my hard drive. Since then I have used Linux Mint, Debian, Fedora, Manjaro, Elementary, Ubuntu, BunsenLabs and MX, and now after knowing each nook and corner of all those systems I have to give 10 out of 10 hands down to Peppermint, only other destro than maybe Bunsenlabs that just works all in all in every situation; and still Peppermint is no scary to the most novice of operator while its UI is plain and simple LXDE that's in its most charming aesthetically appealing form and swift as knife in the butter speed to all computing action. If one can't be satisfied with that, it has a no-clutter philosophy which is nearer to my heart after-all. If someone wants a ready out-of-the-box destro it'd be MX no doubt, but whatever be your mind, you have to tweak things in the most perfect of destros by installing right software. Sometimes, you even want to remove few.
So if there is a light and fast great looking destro with full customization and full of choice with no damn clutter, its Peppermint. Hence, 10 out of 10, as per me, of course.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-29
Votes: 2
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Fun-tastic!!!! I installed Docky and works like i have a desktop of Imac new.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-25
Votes: 1
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I have tried almost all distributions, but I was not fully satisfied with any of them. Well i came across peppermint and its hands down one of the best distros i have ever come across. Its fast,light and i like the default theme. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a stable ,light and fast distro. This is my second favorite distro(first being Arch linux)
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-25
Votes: 6
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Beautiful OS. Easy installation, works perfect on old ... old Toshiba laptop.
Thank you to Peppermint Team.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-25
Votes: 7
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I like to use both Photoshop Elements 2 and the newest (i.e. as of April 25 2019) version of EasyHDR.
Using the Q4Wine function in Peppermint 9 to install both of those apps is so easy and quick that it puts Peppermint 9 streets ahead of all other Linux versions that I've tried. Very well done indeed.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-24
Votes: 2
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Peppermint OS 9 is, for me, the best Linux distribution. Why? Because is easy to install, easy to use, is light, fast and user friendly. No bugs. Work very well on old laptop. All applications are easy to install using Software Ubuntu and Mintinstall.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-24
Votes: 1
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Peppermint OS 9 . # 1 of Linux distributions.
Very fast, very stable, very user friendly and any problem with a peripherals.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-23
Votes: 2
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Great OS. Easy installation, works perfect on HP Stream laptop.
Thank you!
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-22
Votes: 3
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What a good, solid and great distro! So fast, very easy to customize and also very stable.
I only can recommend this wonderful Linux! ;-)
Great job!
Greetings from Germany!
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-20
Votes: 2
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I tried several distros, my favorite is the Pepp OS stability, quickly everything works fine on my laptop!
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Version: 7
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-04-07
Votes: 11
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I've been a fan since release 2. In my opinion, Peppermint OS is the best lightweight Ubuntu-based distro out there.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-03-03
Votes: 7
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Running faultlessly on two machines (one 32bit) few things organised differently than my previous distro (Puppy) but no problems.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-02-20
Votes: 7
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Habe viele Distros ausprobiert aber bei Peppermint OS hängen geblieben. Es läuft auf zwei alten schwachen PC's mit AMD 9 plus einem alten Netbook mit AMD C-50 Prozessor sowie auf einem Laptop mit Intel i5 Prozessor der ersten Generation Problemlos. Habe es auch bei Kollegen die keine Ahnung von Computer und Software haben installiert, die sind alle glücklich damit wie ich auch. Werde garantiert nicht mehr wechseln weil hier funktioniert einfach alles ohne grosse Anpassungen. Meinen Dank an die Macher von Peppermint für dieses grossartige OS.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-02-03
Votes: 41
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I am going to make Peppermint 9 my main distro for 2019 due to it being a lightweight & very dependable distro for both my home & work desktop computers...
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Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-01-27
Votes: 1
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have used several versions of this os - always had a positive experience on a variety of laptops of vary ages and abilities. The desktop presentation is attractive (a mixture I think of xfce & lxde) and very responsive to commands. It is easy for newcomers, with a vibrant and welcoming forum community. Been running various versions now for several years and the issues have been few and all resolvable. Yes you may have to install an office suite etc - but the process is simple to do via the software centre. An ideal os for low spec and high spec machines. Would recommend to users old and new.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-01-14
Votes: 5
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I was working on replacing the windows os on my older laptop(HP G72). Naturally I chose Linux. After trying out several distros over the course of 3 days, I happened upon Peppermint Linux. It runs really well on this laptop.
Everything works and all the software I need is readily available.
Life is good.
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Version: 9
Rating: 6
Date: 2019-01-12
Votes: 3
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Peppermint 8 was awesome for a small and slow old computer like a netbook. Unfortunately Peppermint 9 is not. The very slow Linux Mint Software manager, which is now being used, is buggy when asking to many tasks at once. This Software manager is also user unfriendly. A package must first be opened to find the Install button. The Meta packages are difficult to find as the Featured category, which is in the Peppermint 8 Software manager, does no longer exist in the Linux Mint software manager used by Peppermint 9. These Peppermint 9 Meta packages can also not be installed due to an unknown error. Windows are too big for small screens. The standard theme is very dark and flat. MX Linux e.g. is much better and faster.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-01-07
Votes: 11
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Excellent Distro for desktop & laptop computers lightweight plus speed what more could you want?
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-01-05
Votes: 3
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very fast, very stable, very user friendly and any problem with a new peripheral
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-01-03
Votes: 4
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Realy realy good, fast, stable, and everything just works - WOW !
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-01-02
Votes: 11
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Very much underrated distro...
I have been using Linux for years now and I think I have a say on different distros.
So I believe Peppermint OS is an excellent operating system: it’s fast, lightweight, customizable…
If you’re a newcomer to Linux, Pepp OS is ready to go, you don’t really have to do anything, apart from installing apps that you find necessary for your work-flow.
If you’re an experienced user, you’ll find it to be a perfect blend of LXDE, XFCE lightweight desktop environments, mixed with Cinnamon’s Nemo file browser and Linux Mint’s updater.
Whats more, version 9 brings in both Ubuntu’s Software and Linux Mint’s Software manager, which means you have both Snap and Flatpak support out of the box.
You have customization options by default, but if you don’t like it – as with any other Ubuntu based distribution – you can easily customize it by yourself according to your heart’s content.
I’m currently using Peppermint OS 9 Respin on my main PC, Peppermint OS 9 on my HP notebook 240 g5, and Peppermint 8 Respin on my Lenovo Z51 laptop.
I think my distrohopping days are over… I have tried and used Ubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu Mate, Linux Mint, but I think Peppermint is head and shoulders above the rest.
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Version: 9
Rating: 7
Date: 2018-12-30
Votes: 4
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Having tried and used Peppermint versions 6, 7, 8 and 9, the XFCE and LXDE works really well but, have noticed that since version 7 respin, that things are, shall we say, slowing on older devices;
x64 Core2Duo with 3Gb Ram and 60Gb SSD. (meltdown/ spectre issues aside)
Version 9 Respin:
Aesthetics: 6/10 Default iconsets are childlike and dull, dark/ light themes are good, artwork ok.
Usability: 7/10 slows with higher versions (on same hardware from v7 respin 9/10)
Integrated Tools: 7/10 for necessary tools only, there are others out there.
Nice to see they got rid of buggy VLC.
Good active support team via forums (has always been)
Sadly, like most good distro's there is always a time to change so, another distro-hopping exercise for 2019 is on the cards.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-12-29
Votes: 6
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I was looking for a very light Operating System to replace Windows XP on my twelve year old PC. I tried a few Linux distros (Ubuntu, Mint, Zorin, etc.) pretty good but heavy. Peppermint is similar to Manjaro XFCE and MX, why this distro is not more popular, I do not know? It works without any adjustment and for those who are starting out with Linux or those that just want to keep old machines going it is absolutely perfect. That does not mean those who are seeking a full service Linux wont enjoy it. They will. Using version 8 and it is well laid out, all functions are easy to find and update manager and software managers are great. If are trying different distros and becoming disillusioned with non-functioning drivers or Ram eating systems Peppermint will be different. Very fast on a old machines. If you need a light very fast system - Peppermint just works!
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-12-24
Votes: 5
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Congrats.
Really well done stuff. Easy installation. Fast and reliable on my Lenovo G50. Modern looking. Software Manager 1a. Office Online included. In my opinion perfect for daily use. Handling, printing, wifi no problems.
Thx for it
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Version: 9
Rating: 8
Date: 2018-12-24
Votes: 0
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Really neato ! (Except for a few deal breakers for me :/ )
Notable points:
-The OS is VERY smooth and fast even on old hardware ! (HP DC7800SFF)
-ICE , the OS' way of fancily handling web apps, proved to be surprisingly useful !
-If Linux Mint and Lubuntu had a baby (a beautiful one at that) this would be the result.
-Amazing wallpapers.
-Based on long term support releases (LTS) of ubuntu which results in stability.
Personal deal breakers:
-Is based on LTS, yes I just said that having LTS is an advantage, but for me, I can't stand the "outdated" nature of LTS releases (old kernel , applications , etc)
-Some hardware was not supported eg (Dualshock 4 v2, broadcom bcm43224)
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Version: 9
Rating: 2
Date: 2018-12-23
Votes: 1
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Tried it. Couldn't find/connect to wifi - even though it correctly ID'd the driver. No use to me. Guess I'll stick with Mint. Works every time.
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Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-12-22
Votes: 2
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The initial release of Peppermint 9, for me, had no wifi networking. I stayed with Peppermint 8 which, even on the Live CD, detected my Broadcom card. This latest release of Peppermint 9 DOES have networking, wifi, and I was able to connect to the Net. (Target machine is a decade old Acer 5517 laptop.)
The CD drive is slow, so I cannot judge the speeds at which apps will load from the HD, but I am certain they will compare to Peppermint 8.
Desktop background, as always, is well done and stylish.
The biggest surprise was under the Office option in Menu: the selections for the on-line version of MS Office products. Somewhat frightening.
Must confess: have NOT installed it yet on the laptop. Just tried out the LiveCD.
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Version: 9
Rating: 8
Date: 2018-12-18
Votes: 0
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Nice looking distro. Quicker than Linux Mint. Unfortunately some windows, e.g. used during installation and used by the Linux Mint Software Manager, are to big for the 1024x600 screen of my HP Mini Netbook.
I have to shift the windows, pressing the Alt-key, because the controls are below the edge of the screen and the windows cannot be resized.
Otherwise the 32-bit version would be fine. Therefor i still use Peppermint OS version 8 or MX Linux which are both better usable on a small screen. Xubuntu 18.04 32-bit is also good.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-12-14
Votes: 3
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The best feature light distro i tried, the crossover between LXDE and XFCE is perfect, everything worked out of the box like a dream, i choose the full encrypt option.
I'm using a old Aspire One 722 and everything is fast in peppermintos.
The same computer make other distros like Manjaro, openSUSE, Ubuntu Gnome, very slow.
I tried the antix distro but Peppermint is much more friendly and easy to use.
Just try for yourself.
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Version: 9
Rating: 1
Date: 2018-12-11
Votes: 0
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This is the 3rd time in the past year I've tried to install and use Peppermint. The first two times it would either not load the live DVD or would not install. This time it installed just fine in 20 min. But when I tried to install the MATE desktop it bombed because of missing repositories and unmet dependencies. ANY distro based on Debian/Ubuntu should have the capability of installing any available desktop without a hitch. Peppermint failed in this.
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Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-12-07
Votes: 4
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A truly under-estimated distribution. Does everything you need and more. The only flaw I found so far, is that flatpak installations do not work well with external drives, for example, when using gimp after installing via the Ubuntu Snap Store, all is find until you try to access a flash drive. You need to give the program permissions.
I would prefer Pluma instead of Xed, but maybe that's me nit-picking a little,
The Peppermint OS forum is a must if you are stuck or in need of advice. Maybe you simply want to show off your desktop.
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Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-12-05
Votes: 3
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Installed like a breeze (refreshing) and works every time without any problems at all. It's fast on an old laptop and given new life to seldom used equipment. Can't understand why it's not at or near the top in ratings. Congrats to developers for doing a superb job. Get the word out people.
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Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-11-27
Votes: 4
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Its one of the best , fastest and stable distros out there.
I can't understand why it isn't more popular.
Boot time on a 6yr old Lenovo laptop (which I still use) with 8GB RAM and an SSD is 7 seconds.
Everything just works.
Very stable , and looks great.
Super easy to use.
Many useful apps already installed and easy to install whatever else you may need.
It was my main Linux OS , and I NEVER had a problem until I started using 4k monitors.
Then I (like everyone else with Linux and 4k) started having problems.
Not easy to configure for 4k , and then , only partially works.
From what I can find and with my own personal experience , if you're using 4k resolution ,
you'll want to use , Cinnamon , KDE Plasma , Gnome 3 , Pantheon , or Deepin.
That was a bummer.
Such a great OS though.
I highly recommend it (unless you use 4k).
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Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-11-25
Votes: 3
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Snappy
Interesting
Great toolbox
Running nicely on ancient laptop
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-11-11
Votes: 13
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Very nice, works well out of the box, nothing to say.
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Version: 8
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-11-10
Votes: 9
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I was looking for a very light Operating System to replace Windows on various old PC's. I tried a few Linux distros - Ubuntu - pretty good but heavy, Mint - seemed not to like wi-fi, Opensuse and Sparky very buggy for me. Eventually came across Peppermint. Why this distro is not more popular I do not know? It works without any adjustment and for those who are starting out with Linux or those that just want to keep old machines going it is absolutely perfect. That does not mean those who are seeking a full service Linux wont enjoy it. They will. Using version 8 and it is well laid out, all functions are easy to find and update manager and software managers are great. If are trying different distros and becoming disillusioned with non-functioning drivers or Ram eating systems Peppermint will be different.Loaded from a live USB no dramas - set up a dream and just works. Very fast on a old or small machines eg. N140 notebook with Atom chip - feels very fast. Designers and team at Peppermint (based in the UK?) have done a great job. I will now be using it on all my machines. Ubuntu and Mint have been left behind. If you need a light very fast system - Pepermint just works!
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-11-09
Votes: 1
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Muy estable y muy buena entre las mas ligeras de las distros.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-10-26
Votes: 11
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I just installed 32 Bit on my HP Desktop Computer with no problems seems to be working fine and it is a operating system that I will highly recommend to all my family and friends and my co workers...
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Version: 8
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-10-25
Votes: 1
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This is one of my favorite OSes for my laptop with a mildly weak CPU and it does the job remarkably well. I would recommend to other linux users.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-10-17
Votes: 21
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Good distro for old laptop. My laptop is a Toshiba-Satellite (Pentium M), 12 years old. Peppermint is easy to install and work very well without bugs. Nice default configuration but it is highly customizable as you prefer. Drivers ok, see SD cards (format exFat) without problems, etc.. Thank you to Peppermint team.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-10-14
Votes: 2
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The best of Xfce, LXDE and MATE in a lightweight and very beautiful linux enviroment that no need customizations. Its all right, just use and be happy. Thanks Peppermint team for the work.
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Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-10-14
Votes: 3
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Manjaro was nice but I needed a deb environment so I downloaded Peppermint OS, installed and updated. Have been using for a few days and everything works great including wifi on an older Dell Inspiron 1720. Seems fast and responsive to everything I throw at it. So I guess I found a keeper . . .
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Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-10-10
Votes: 3
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I had been using Lubuntu prior to putting Peppermint 9 on my desktop computer and it looks much better then Lubuntu and I think it is a very good operating system just would recommend less applications let the user install what they want to use! Thanks Peppermint team for the improvements more work to do!
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Version: 8
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-10-06
Votes: 2
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I've been using Ubuntu as my primary OS for a decade. I installed Peppermint 8 on an older Laptop that I only use when I travel.
I was growing tired of waiting for IMAP to sync a month of data in Thunderbird in Ubuntu. The the Site Specific Browser feature with email give me the speed of webmail with the convenience of an app.
I was able to install SNAPs, Linux Containers and Stockfish without any issues, so it also works well with other software from the repositories.
Give it a spin. I think you'll like it.
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Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-10-02
Votes: 8
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I've been running Linux for a almost two years now.
I've tried a lot of distro's. This is the best one for me
so far, fast and beautiful. Thanks Peppermint Team!
Thanks for keeping the 32 Bit ISO option for everyone!
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Version: 9
Rating: 6
Date: 2018-09-30
Votes: 0
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I installed it within Virtual Box to see what it is , Mint I did before but PM not.
Initially the screen on boot in the VB was not stalbe, you have to activate 3D accelleration in the VB. Then it runs ok.
Installing: no problem.
Want to add Opera, installling not from PM itself, you have to install it manually and the last queston was that you may add it to package installer.
First impression opera: not very stable, which is a big minus... as it is so handy,
Mart test and direct search or copy...
VPN onboard, usefull for simple things. (I have my own VPN for mobiel in a professioanl way..)
It is fast... and under Windows extremely stable.
The PM look: it looks structed and reconizable with people that came from XP. I can work with old and new.
Hardware recognition: 1st impression Ok.
The verdict:
For starting users: 9
For experienced users: 6
I'm belonging to the last group, so on total a 6...
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-09-27
Votes: 2
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Very nice on older laptop, and easy transition for elderly relative.
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-09-26
Votes: 2
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I've been running linux for a almost a year now. I've tried a lot of distros. This is the best one for me so far, fast and beautiful. Thank u Peppermint OS team.
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Version: 8
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-09-21
Votes: 7
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I bought my father a new computer to replace his Windows XP, Intel Pentium 4, 2.4Ghz dinosaur with with 2 Gbs of RAM (I added an extra GB) and firmware dating back originally to 2003.
I thought there was no hope for this rig. It only has a CD-ROM and it took me sometime to figure out how to install from USB. I went through many tries (and fails) including Bodhi, Antix, WattOS and quite a few others.
I thought Porteus was great but it was SO complicated!
Then.. PEPPERMINT!!
I cannot begin to tell you how amazing it feels to have an OS that allows me to play video out of the box on a set up this old.. NONE of the others allowed for that.
My crowning joy was realising that I had 12 tabs open in Chromium, as well as the software manager and terminal.. WITH NO NOTICEABLE LAG! Only reason I noticed was because I suddenly remembered that there SHOULD be lag on a PC this old!
NOTE: I did try Peppermint 9 and unfortunately it was NOT as smooth and lite as 8. However, I can live with being a version behind if I gain a usable computer out of it.
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Version: 8
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-09-11
Votes: 4
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10/10 for my purpose.
Running smoothly and stable on a weakly Atom netbook, 32bit. Works perfectly with Japanese language, app and web. Clean interface, great assortment of apps. Tried Puppy first which was problematic with Japanese, then Mint which was way too heavy for the hardware.
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Version: 9
Rating: 8
Date: 2018-08-28
Votes: 7
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>>your days of linux hopping are over once..
Yep. I'm giving an 8 for my internal reason. I'm using version 8 on an amd x64 desktop, and plan to put version 9 on on a similar A4 machine at work. For web-application based tasks this is very, very well suited OS.
I really liked how it installed into my system, and live of 9 that I tried today on newer PC only proved my suspicion that the worke have had been doneupon it, and a thoughtful one. runs even smoother.
Really. I think my debian-based would be peppermint. And I like the name and graphics too. Thank you guys!
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-08-22
Votes: 12
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I am really satisfied with this distro,
fast, stable. works fine with my old laptop :)
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-08-13
Votes: 5
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Peppermint OS 9 Review – Chrome OS Alternative by quidsup. Maybe I Dont have it altogether and I havent used Peppermint but Peppermint OS 9 would allow you to take an older system and configure the ICE icons for a child to get online to websites that are age-appropriate of course. Im not advocating it but like for a 3 year old to go to a site to practice their ABCs or Numbers with only having to click an icon or for a school district to purchase low end computers and use them similar to chrome books.
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Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-08-04
Votes: 4
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Beautiful themes + wallpaper.
I love the mix of Xfce + LXDE + MATE, etc. The best of many worlds.
The option of selecting difference kernels is a major plus.
Very fast distro.
The Peppermint Settings section is comprehensive.
Ideal to put on a novice computer user's PC.
~ Torin
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-08-02
Votes: 2
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your days of linux hopping are over once you give this a try!! works great even on my laser dell c2660dn
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Version: 9
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-08-01
Votes: 2
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For what the developer set out to achieve, I think this distro does in spades. It's early days yet, so I'm sure any small idiosyncrasies will get sorted. Well done.
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Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2018-07-29
Votes: 3
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Was using linux mint 19 and it had problems with WiFi cutting out randomly. Used peppermint no WiFi problems it's even faster than Linux mint and has eye candy. It's a very nice fast distro. Highly recommended.
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Version: 8
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-07-25
Votes: 3
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Very fast full-featured system with minimal CPU usage. Graphical shell - hybrid XFCE+LXDE. I used to have Linux mint 17.1 cinnamon-almost no problems. However, I tried Peppermint and was pleasantly surprised-speed, stability, functionality, max customization options(including ice), friendly Peppermint community, all on top. I sit on it for more than a year and do not get enough. I think in the Linux community this system is STILL clearly undervalued.
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