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Can you elaborate what you like more about Debian-testing vs. the Ubuntu-based version? I use a different distro for myself, but I have my family running Mint

Can you elaborate what you like more about Debian-testing vs. the Ubuntu-based version? I use a different distro for myself, but I have my family running Mint (Ubuntu version) on their computer. It works well, because they can just use it without thinking about it, and I can handle all maintenance remotely. They have incredibly basic needs, so I don't think they'd really notice the difference, but I'm curious where the differences lie - I installed the Ubuntu version without thinking much about it because it was the default (only?) version at the time.

untothebreach 14y ago
Hmm, let's see if I can do this without too much hand-waving on my part lol. To be fair, most of what I like about the debian-testing backend will probably not apply to your family (Based upon the "...they can just use it without thinking about it..." part of your comment). Probably the biggest thing I like about debian-testing as opposed to ubuntu is the rolling releases. I really don't like the "run `do-release-upgrade` and cross your fingers" method of upgrading. For the most part though, the ubuntu-backed version seemed to "fight" me when I would get into my "mucking-around" modes. I know, I know, it's all linux underneath, but I just find the debian version so much easier to customize.