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I saved a doomed Windows laptop by embracing Linux (www.theverge.com)

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[-] vividspecter@aussie.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago

I’ve never used Mint before; does it not come with a graphical app store?

It does, but I think even slightly experienced Linux users will just turn to the CLI for consistency and because it's easier to explain in steps to other people. But he should have mentioned the GUI for new users, agreed.

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