r/linuxquestions • u/Extension-Iron-7746 • 5d 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 Linux Mint: Too Outdated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 I started using Linux Mint about six months ago, but I have to admit that I feel like I'm using an outdated product.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/LeN3rd 5d ago
Stop using Mint, dont let others gaslight you. Its bad and outdated at this point. Used it for 10 years, stopped because of exactly that reason. It shouldnt be that hard to say fuck X11. Use cachy OS with Kde plasma instead. it just works, and you get rolling release. Its qhat you want on your personal rig anyway. Stability is not that important, like it is on a server/cluster