Archive for Linux Mint

Netflix On Linux

tuxcornOne of the big impediments to casual use of Linux are the lack of entertainment options. Popular games and watching Netflix is the other.

Today I got Netflix working on my laptop with Linux Mint 14  but it works with Linux Mint and Ubuntu. Here’s how! Read More→

Simpler Is Better

I’ve try the new Ubuntu 11.04 and I think it is an OK OS but for me and my purposes I am going to stick with Linux Mint 10. Linux Mint is like the Energizer bunny, it keeps goin and goin.  Ubuntu 11.04 is terrific if you like a flashy user interface. Read More→

Linux Mint

I need a Linux that is lightweight. One that can run on old machines. I can install it and not spend a lot of time configuring. I think I have found it in Linux Mint. The one CD install loads most of the common applications like: Firefox, GIMP, Open Office, media players and CODECs. The wireless on my laptop worked right out of the box. This is very unusual for Linux. I am going to send a donation to these guys to keep this distro going.