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   From: Hadron    
   Newsgroups: alt.os.linux.ubuntu   
   Subject: Re: Ubuntu or Mint?   
   Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:14:58 +0100   
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   none <""moma\"@(none)"> writes:   
      
   > I think Mint is basically Ubuntu + Automatix2.  Automatix2 installs   
   > some necessary (but missing) multimedia codeces (MP3,DVD) and browser   
   > plugins (Flash 9, Java) and many other important programs.   
   >   
   > My recommendation is: Install Ubuntu or Kubuntu and _finalize_ your   
   > desktop with Automatix2. Follow these instructions:   
   > http://www.futuredesktop.org   
      
   As someone who has recommended Automatix many times, I was somewhat   
   surprised to hear the Ubuntu team saying DO NOT USE it. Apparently it   
   pulls some tricks which can upset your system. I have used it loads of   
   times with 100% success however.   
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