Re: So why do I prefer linux mint ?
> Wasn't Mint designed with the intention to be Ubuntu, but without the GNOME 3 crap?
Standard Ubuntu never used Gnome 3 as a default. There are, however, several remixes of Ubuntu that default to different DEs: Kbuntu, Xbuntu, ... With any of those you can still install various DEs and Window Managers and even choose which one to use when you log in.
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