How to customize Linux Mint MATE?
How to customize Linux Mint MATE?
Linux personalities on YouTube frequently criticize Ubuntu nonstop. They especially hate Gnome 3. On the flip side, Linux Mint and Manjaro are highly praised. Overall, I’m fine with the login interface – everything functions smoothly. The touchpad feels distinct compared to Linux Mint, possibly due to sensitivity differences. Getting used to this laptop is still a bit of an adjustment.
I don't find Mint appealing since it feels too basic. I really like Manjaro, which is why I appreciate Arch. My main problem was that after entering my password, the screen would turn purple and stay there, forcing me to restart the laptop to get in. Overall, I'm happy everything's working for you.
By the way, I don’t like Gnome 3 because it’s quite slow to run. On an older laptop like mine, it feels really sluggish. I don’t dislike Ubuntu in general; I prefer lightweight distros such as Lubuntu that are easy to use for beginners. Still, I find Arch Linux challenging for newcomers, especially if you’re not comfortable with the terminal.
I've already encountered Linux Mint Mate's challenges. There are too many pre-installed applications with very specific functions. The task bar and scroll bar are tiny, the icons are even smaller... The start menu felt overwhelming due to the numerous categories, and the theme menu was disorganized. It would be great if it could automatically install theme packs like Windows does. You shouldn't have to manually navigate the terminal to download and apply themes. If you're talking about your laptop, it's quite similar to mine. I sense a bit of Ubuntu pressure on my machine. It runs smoothly but can take around a second to load apps such as Spotify or Firefox. I wouldn't describe it as slow, but it isn't instant. So far, it doesn't bothers me much.
I suggest trying this for beginners: https://ubuntu-mate.org/about/ Watch the video there—it highlights the built-in features of the distribution.
It's significantly lighter than Ubuntu since it runs on the MATE desktop instead of Gnome 3...
I was thinking about testing Ubuntu MATE. It's often praised as one of the top Ubuntu distributions by YouTube users. I noticed Linux Mint Mate seemed a bit more responsive compared to Ubuntu. Could Ubuntu Mate offer a balanced option?
After powering down my laptop, watching a movie for hours, and then turning it back on, Ubuntu definitely feels more responsive. I have some mixed thoughts about Gnome 3 (Ubuntu) desktop: + It looks impressive, and I enjoy the large icons. + It has a clean, simple design. + The Gnome applications are straightforward and meet my needs. The only programs I added were Spotify and Discord. That’s it! - Handling multiple instances of the same app is a bit awkward. I often miss the taskbar – those top-right window buttons feel tiny. It’s really frustrating how these three circular buttons are much smaller than the window frame. I’d prefer a high-DPI optical mouse, but I’m stuck with a touchpad that’s a bit finicky. - The app tray in Gnome essentially mimics what the desktop already does. Plus, the icons are huge and it takes several pages to view them all. A neat list would be easier to browse and show more apps. I also have the same issue with the app tray on Android – it adds unnecessary clicks. I’d rather have all apps visible on the screen when logging in, like on iOS. tl;dr App trays are annoying. Luckily, the dock helps fix that. - For some reason, Gnome 3 consumes a lot of RAM. Overall, Ubuntu is quite unique. It’s forward-thinking in many ways. Most people today rely solely on their phones, so few will ever need a desktop. Ubuntu tries to blend Android’s style with the desktop experience, making it very intuitive and user-friendly compared to Windows’ traditional taskbar.