Mint 18.2 best Linux alternative to Windows desktop (repost) 

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Do you want a better operating system than Windows 10? Want a great Linux desktop? Then Linux Mint 18.2 is for you.

http://www.zdnet.com/article/mint-18-2-still-the-best-linux-desktop/