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From: Robert Spanjaard
Subject: Re: Ubuntu or Mint?
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:20:35 +0100
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On Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:14:58 +0100, Hadron wrote:
>> 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.
I've used it once on 5.10, and it forced me to do a fresh install when
6.06 was released. Somehow Automatix screwed up my system, making it
impossible to do a dist-upgrade.
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Regards, Robert http://www.arumes.com
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