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Difference between Ubuntu and Linux Mint

Just did a live usb of Linux Mint 11 (DVD edition) and couldn't find major differences bar unity in 11.04. Are there any major differences?
Mysterio
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installing ubuntu without partition

I am currently using mint.How can I replace it with ubuntu without any data,files loosing? Can anyone tell me how to boot only ubuntu without any personal data loss? Thanks!
Afrin Shwati
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Is my linux machine Ubuntu and what is the meaning of that?

eli5: Is my Linux Mint machine Ubuntu? and what is the difference between ubuntu and say debian? and what other Linux OS's are there out there?? I just say the word Ubuntu and pretend to sound smart in front of my friends muahah!!
Emily Rose Benson
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Problem building Qsynth 0.4.3 FLUIDSYNTH library not found

I'm trying to build qsynth 0.4.3 from source. I know I need fluidsynth installed and I have done that. But running ./configure in qsynth errors out. $ ./configure --with-fluidsynth=/usr/local/include/fluidsynth checking for gcc... gcc checking…
nick fox
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Mupen64plus Library not found

I have downloaded mupen64plus,m64py and installed them both but my problem is that the library cannot be found. I then went onto https://github.com/mupen64plus/mupen64plus-core/releases and downloaded the bundle for the linux 32 bit. It is now in my…
John Shaw
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Wanted Ubuntu, got Mint

I went to Ubuntu and went to the download page, chose 32 bit, for an older machine, made a CD. When everything was said and done, I have Linux Mint 16 on the machine....how did that happen? I'm new to Linux, but I can't find anywhere that it says…
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How can I repair an install that has been crossed with Mint Lisa?

I was annoyed when I found out that Ubuntu 11.10 Oneric Ocelot didn't allow installation of Gnome 2, so I decided to get the closest thing that still has support: Mint 12 Lisa's MATE interface. I added Lisa repositories and installed MATE based on…
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Why is Linux Mint not a Ubuntu official flavor?

Not long ago, I was told this by someone with 2k reputation (don't want to say who): Linux Mint is off-topic on this site (as it's not Ubuntu nor an official flavor) Why is Linux Mint not an official flavor of Ubuntu? It is very similar to it,…
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Ubuntu 14.04 as compared to Linux Mint 17

Can I expect comparable performance and compatibility with my laptop as far as software center and ppa's under Mint as I do in trusty. I suppose I can use VirtualBox to experiment. I know this is question is somewhat on the line, but I will try…
Todd
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Need root privilegs in mint 18.3

I need to run a command in the terminal, but i did not set up root.,Is there a way where i can still run a command in the terminal without root privileges?
Keith
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Support for Linux Mint v Ubuntu

Which Linux OS has better user support IYO? I haven't used linux in years but would like to use it again.
Victor Chen
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