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TUXEDO Computers is switching the base of TUXEDO OS from Ubuntu to Debian for greater stability and control.
(www.tuxedocomputers.com)
this post was submitted on 07 Jul 2026
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Is Mint planning the same? I know they have their debian edition, but don't remember of it was meant to become the main edition at some point.
I think it's just a proof of concept in case they feel the need to switch the base. I didn't head anything indicating that's the case already
Probably. It is good as a backup though, they have options this way, if they decide Ubuntu isn't a suitable base anymore, they already have things in motion.
It won't happen any time soon unless Ubuntu does something drastic. I do think it would be a good idea for them to move in that direction, though.
It does make sense, though i think you're right, and they won't unless Ubuntu does something to force them. Ubuntu has lost so much good grace from the community. I remember the times it was basically the go to distro, and now a lot of comments are recommending not giving it a try.