Most new users of open source try several distributions (distos) before settling on one main operating system. Linux Mint is simply one of many that it is recommended a new user try out.
You don't HAVE to start off with Linux Mint. However, it's the most-recommended as the most beginner-friendly distribution and therefore have relatively more support like its Ubuntu parent.
If one is looking to purchase a Linux serve, you can try the website of Dell for the Red Hat Software. You can also try Next Warehouse, PCM and Cost Captain.
I assume you are talking about packages in Linux which can be packaged in many different ways. Just for clarification the packages we are talking about here are like .exe files in windows they are packages that install programs. You cannot use .exe in Linux because these files are made for Windows system. Linux distributions have something called a package manager which handles all of the packages (or programs) installed. All Debian based distros (Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian,) use .deb files for programs. All Red Hat based distros (Opensuse, Red Hat, Fedora) use .rpm files for programs. All linux distros have one thing in common. You do not need to use firefox to download programs you can use Software Manager/Synaptic/Software Center to install programs on your system. This works because the system uses repositories. These are websites where all of the programs come from. You should search these repositories you might find the program you are looking for. Also if you do not know what Linux distribution to try I would try Linux Mint. It is very user friendly
The wrong one. Try installing UBUNTU Linux.
There are several recipes which use Mint leaves, such as: Chocolate mint cookies, and little lamb ball soup, and if you like mint in your drink, you should try the mint icecubes!
Different Linux distributions can use different GUI's some will use Gnome or KDE. Most distributions will let you choose which you want. If you have an older machine you might want to use XFCE or LXDE window managers. If you are looking for a distribution you might want to try Linux Mint it uses all of these Window Managers.
Some functions of Linux include serving as an operating system for computers, servers, and embedded systems; providing a platform for software development and programming; and offering a stable and secure environment for various applications and services.
Your version is probably too heavy for your system. Try downloading Lubuntu or Linux Mint LXDE from their sites and burn them on a disk. Both are significantly easier on old computers compared to Ubuntu.
There are a couple of places where one can find a used mint condition Subaru Outback for sale in the UK. You can try your local Subaru dealer, or you can try AutoTrader.
Try asterisk.
The Eee PC should have come with a CD to reinstall Linux. If you do not have this disc, then the only way you could install the version of Linux that was on the Eee (Xandros) would be if you had an image of the hard drive before you formatted it. Note that there are other Linux distros customized for the Eee PC that are available free of charge if you want to try another Linux distro.
Most Linux distros will by default install themselves secondary to Windows, BUT you MUST FIRST make a separate partition on your HD for Linux to install on, for the install erases everything that is already on that partition. How to do that is found in your Windows Help. If that's a problem for you, many Linux distros can be run from a CD or DVD, without installation to the HD, so you can try them out to get the feel of them. Knoppix is one such distro. If you want something as like to Windows as possible, try Lubuntu or its parent Ubuntu. But be aware that Linux is NOT a free windows. If you are a command line junkie like myself, I recommend Slackware. If you are into designing and building your own OS based on the Linux kernel, try Arch. In short, the various Linux distros (or flavors) are all different to one another, each having their own design philosophy. Deciding which one you want will be your major problem. Google 'linux reviews'.
Try unmaximizing and then resizing. Try hitting Alt+F7 and move the window until you can resize. To resize move mouse to corner or edge of window until the cursor changes and then click and drag.