I just recently migrated from Linux Mint to Pop OS, do you have any tips/extensions on what I should do with my desktop?
Next, Install Debian.
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Attempt to do a minimal yet optimized install instead of a standard one while making it fully functional.
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Add extensions and customize gnome
Why did you switch from mint?
Not OP, but for a while I tried using Ubuntu and Mint but kept on having random issues with my printer/scanner combo (Brother) and a couple of other problems that I don't remember before I just gave up and switched over to pop.
Been using it as my daily driver for a couple of years now and even the one time I did have something go sideways I was helped by people on the Telegram channel.
On a side note there have been a couple of ranking lists released on YouTube and one of them noted that the desktop is a bit outdated but I really like the tiling window manager that pop has. Sure it eats shit sometimes but as of recently I haven't had to think about it at all. I'm excited to see the new desktop that they are currently developing as well.
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I went from Mint to Pop OS to increase my customizing options. Mint isn't very customizable, and installing GNOME or KDE with it may work OK but is not supported and I don't think it will ever be.
Mint is very customizable
Solid choice though
I see. I'm just starting my linux journey, and right now, mint is working great for me. At some point I'll probably start distro hopping.
I tossed mint on a PC after about 8 years of not using mint at all and I've been extremely impressed at how stable and friendly it is. It works exactly how you expect it to and Cinnamon has the best default workspace implementation of any DE I've used
I'd suggest to remove it and install Debian Stable as a tactical next move.
I use Debian as a secondary distro, I am definitely not making it my main
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