15 Reasons Linux Mint Is the Best Linux Distro for Beginners

Описание: Looking for the best Linux distro for beginners? In this video, I share 15 reasons why Linux Mint is often the easiest and safest place to start.

Welcome to Matching Brackets. I’m Joe, and if you’re new to Linux and not sure which distribution to choose, this video breaks down why Linux Mint is such a great first Linux distro — especially for people coming from Windows or macOS.

Linux Mint is one of the most popular beginner-friendly Linux distributions, and for good reason. In this video, I walk through 15 practical reasons Linux Mint works so well for new users, covering ease of use, performance, stability, privacy, and why the transition from Windows feels so natural.

Whether you’re switching from Windows, reviving an older computer, or just Linux-curious, Linux Mint is often the best place to begin your Linux journey.

📌 Topics covered in this video:

Why Linux Mint is beginner-friendly
Linux Mint vs Windows for new users
The Cinnamon desktop experience
Software management, updates, and system tools
Privacy, stability, and long-term reliability

👇 Let me know in the comments:
What was your first Linux distro?

CHAPTERS:

01:45 01. It's Familiar
02:33 02. It Works Right After Install
03:25 03. Beginner-Friendly Install
04:10 04. Excellent Hardware Support
04:45 05. Reliable & Stable
05:23 06. Great For Older Computers
06:04 07. Simple Software Center
06:36 08. No Forced Updates
07:14 09. Friendly Community
07:52 10. Built-In System Tools
08:38 11. Learning Linux Gradually
09:07 12. Ubuntu-based Software Support
09:34 13. Privacy Respecting
10:01 14. Free and Open Source
14:30 15. It Gets Out Of Your Way

WEBSITES MENTIONED:

01.) Linux Mint Website (https://linuxmint.com/)
02.) Plank dock (https://github.com/ricotz/plank)
03.) Linux Mint Forums - troubleshooting (https://forums.linuxmint.com/)
04.) Linux Mint Community - questions (https://community.linuxmint.com/)
05.) Linux Mint on GitHub - issues (https://github.com/linuxmint)
06.) Linux Mint on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/people/Linux-Mint...)

07.) Linux Mint on Twitter (https://x.com/linux_mint)
08.) Linux Mint on Mastodon (https://mastodon.social/@linuxmint)

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