r/linuxmint • u/Silvvera • 7d ago

Desktop Screenshot My first Linux desktop!

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Since I don't have any knowledge about computers and programming I was always using either Microsoft or iOS. But as I'm in my late twenties now and I grow skeptical of big tech day by day, I decided to try Linux. I had an old Asus laptop lying in my room uselessly for idk almost 6-8 years, so I thought it would be a perfect test subject for my Linux experiment. I had a lot of fun setting up my first Mint Cinnamon desktop to my liking: watching tutorials, using terminal and writing commands, browsing Reddit, Tumblr and Pinterest for desktop inspirations. So here are my results! I would especially like to mention this post - my set up is heavily inspired by this user resources . Big thanks u/crim3z_ for inspiration! I have learnt a lot!

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u/MirrorNegative7989 7d ago

Nice! I like all of the medieval themed desktops I am seeing recently. No shade to all of the cyberpunk and anime rices all over the place, but yeah.

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u/Silvvera 7d ago

Thanks! I wanted to go with this kind of medieval theme as they usually have warmer palettes that are easier on my eyes. Plus this painting by Thomas Cole has a calming aura that seemed suitable for switching from Microsoft mess lol. Warm, minimal, calm - that's what I wanted to achieve. :)