Totally. (Disclaimer: Ubuntu user since, forever..) I see Mint as a well-polished distribution, among a rather - you have to admit - humongous set of competit

Totally. (Disclaimer: Ubuntu user since, forever..) I see Mint as a well-polished distribution, among a rather - you have to admit - humongous set of competition. Mint is a good newbie Linux. Its good looking, works for most users I've seen actually put it to use, and is unique that way. I'm rather inclined (as a Linux user) too boot Mint every now and then, and have a look.