Debian vs Linux Mint: The winner is?

[crosscourt]

More here, www.datamation.com/open-source/debian-v ... er-is.html

[chris]

How about both Linux Mint Debian Edition (LDME2)

[crosscourt]

Not sure why he decided to compare Mint Ubuntu to Debian as its such an apples vs oranges comparison. I posted it to highlight the differences for some readers.

Welcome to the site Chris!

[Rademes]

NO winner, because target auditory is different!
Debian - for experienced users with special hardware requirements and servers.
Linux Mint - for home and office users, who just want OS, which is easy to understand and "Just work out of the box".
Author should go .... to sleep and take a rest...

[tlmiller]

Yes, if it was LMDE vs. Debian that would make a lot more sense, and be much more "apples to apples" comparison.

[crosscourt]

Agree Rademes.