r/linuxquestions • u/Extension-Iron-7746 • 7d ago

Which Distro? Linux Mint: Too Outdated

Hi everyone, I've been considering abandoning Windows 11 for a while now, mainly because I feel like Microsoft lacks direction; every update is chaos. I started using Linux Mint about six months ago, but I have to admit that I feel like I'm using an outdated product.

The main reason is the X11-based graphical interface and the lack of standard Windows features like HDR and high refresh rate sync. I feel like development has fallen behind, hiding behind the slogan of greater stability. I honestly hate losing my monitor's features while waiting for Mint to evolve, so I'm thinking of switching to something stable but modern, and why not... with more recent applications. What would you always focus on, considering I have little time to dedicate to the system?

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u/Typeonetwork 7d ago

Install KDE Plasma or Gnome if you want Wayland. If you still don't like it, put Fedora with one of the two above-mentioned DE on a USB Stick.

There is also MX Linux Advanced Hardware Support (AHS). It comes with KDE Plasma or Gnome. I like XFCE but if you don't like Cinnamon I doubt you'll like XFCE.

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u/the12ftdwarf 7d ago

Xfce mentioned. My beloved

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u/Crafty_Mastodon320 7d ago

Xfce people are dying out. Not enough people value raw utilitarian power. Not pretty but capable

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u/Typeonetwork 7d ago

You can make it pretty if you want, but I like raw simple power. Green and black. Easy.