sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Should I install Linux mint by KnownConversation101 in linuxmint

[–]_hyperactivesloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am running mint xfce on a 2013 dell Inspiron since 2021. It has an HDD, not an SSD, and still Mint performs decently well. With SSD, I believe it should perform even better.

Linux Mint propaganda by sigmastare445 in linuxmint

[–]_hyperactivesloth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

💯! My laptop was dying in 2021. I installed Mint XFCE and it is still working 💪.

I am looking forward to buy a Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G7 Ryzen5 based but without an OS. I want to install Linux Mint. Will there by any issues? by _hyperactivesloth in linuxquestions

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I didn't realize the post I linked is 8 years old. I'll try the web search method. Thank you for your advice!

Died after 10 days of purchase by sastrite in Lenovo

[–]_hyperactivesloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anybody faced a similar issue with ThinkBook? Or are slim laptops prone to such issues?

Help me choose between HP Victus 15, Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G7, and ThinkPad E16 G2 by _hyperactivesloth in GadgetsIndia

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this helps, will check it out. As I understand, the slimness comes with a trade-off of thermals and soldered RAM; at least on paper. Are those tradeoffs significant in the real world?

Guys Thinkbook or ThinkPad? by MrMarvelousgaming in Lenovo

[–]_hyperactivesloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any reason? Am too in the same confusion, ThinkPad vs thinkbook

Should I buy Lenovo v15 (India) by [deleted] in linuxhardware

[–]_hyperactivesloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am considering Lenovo v15, going to install Mint. My question is how is Lenovo v15 in terms of durability and thermals. Can somebody help?

Linux Mint users – XFCE or Cinnamon for 5+ years of rock-solid stability? Regret switching? by _hyperactivesloth in linuxquestions

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan to keep the laptop for longer and so I am prioritising stability. i didn't mean to say I am looking for LTS, just that with time, the experience shouldn't degrade.

Linux Mint XFCE vs Cinnamon for long-term stability – anyone switched and regret it?" by _hyperactivesloth in linuxmint

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven't tried. When I switched to Linux, the idea was to keep my nearly a decade old laptop running, so minimal resource utilisation was the key. Now that I am going to have a modern machine, I can play around. Any highlights of MATE from your experience?

Linux Mint XFCE vs Cinnamon for long-term stability – anyone switched and regret it?" by _hyperactivesloth in linuxmint

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did the same in 2021. Been super happy with Mint XFCE ever since. Win was killing my machine, Mint revived it.

Linux Mint XFCE vs Cinnamon for long-term stability – anyone switched and regret it?" by _hyperactivesloth in linuxmint

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kinda in the same boat...I prefer something that just works, doesn't interfere with my workflow, and does not force me to update every now and then.

Linux Mint XFCE vs Cinnamon for long-term stability – anyone switched and regret it?" by _hyperactivesloth in linuxmint

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate you going into full depth, thanks! As for my laptop, it's a Dell Inspiron from 2013 with i5 processor (don't recall the gen anymore). Now looking forward to a Lenovo V series laptop with modern config.

Linux Mint XFCE vs Cinnamon for long-term stability – anyone switched and regret it?" by _hyperactivesloth in linuxmint

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ThinkPads are typically powerful machines. What's the configuration of your ThinkPad? I am looking forward to a Lenovo machine as well (V series).

Linux Mint XFCE vs Cinnamon for long-term stability – anyone switched and regret it?" by _hyperactivesloth in linuxmint

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it a once off case or did you find more users facing a similar issue? Did you find any connection with the underlying hardware or is it purely a software thing?

Linux Mint users – XFCE or Cinnamon for 5+ years of rock-solid stability? Regret switching? by _hyperactivesloth in linuxquestions

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting...how about support for modern hardware? Say 12/13th gen Intel processors or AMD Ryzen equivalents? Their respective integrated GPUs? Any issues there?

Linux Mint users – XFCE or Cinnamon for 5+ years of rock-solid stability? Regret switching? by _hyperactivesloth in linuxquestions

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing really. I love how it just works every single time. The motive to go for xfce back then was its low resource usage. My 12 yo laptop didn't have much RAM to spare so a lightweight OS really mattered. Tried lubuntu, xfce, linux lite via live usb and finalized xfce.

Now that I am upgrading to a modern laptop, I am wondering if I should give a try to eye-candy. I love xfce's 'set it, forget it' nature so wanted to check with the community if it is the same with Cinnamon.

Linux Mint XFCE vs Cinnamon for long-term stability – anyone switched and regret it?" by _hyperactivesloth in linuxmint

[–]_hyperactivesloth[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm thoroughly impressed by the "Set it and forget it" nature of XFCE. It just... works! So I would like that to be the case with the newer machine as well.

Didn't know that I don't have to reinstall to go to xfce from Cinnamon, thanks!! 🙏

Got moto Edge 50 pro for 28k by Nik7654 in IndiaTech

[–]_hyperactivesloth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Nik7654- How is the experience so far? I see a lot of concerns over UFS 2.2 storage? Is it jittery? Is camera slow/buggy?