Or Ubuntu, then install the Cinnamon package. That way you get regular upda= tes, with Mint's nice desktop. Cheerful regards, Bob ________________________________________ From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu on behalf of Peter = Loron Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:36 PM To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. Subject: Re: [EE] Version control suggestions Mint is good. Another one I like is Xubuntu, which is an official Ubuntu derivative which= uses the XFCE window environment. It is lighter weight than the Unity desk= top that Ubuntu uses and performs better on older hardware. I also like the= clean, relatively minimalist esthetic. -Pete On 6/25/16, 00:44, "Chris Roper" wrote: > > > Recommendations for getting started (with Linux)? > If you are moving users from a Windows Environment take a look at Linux Mint. It is based on the Ubuntu Code base so is well supported and has a nice simple Windows Like Interface. I tried several and settled on Mint. --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .