Use Debian and install the NVIDIA driver yourself, doesn’t Mint include non-free software by default? If this is your average Joe, they probably don’t care. In my honest opinion, it should be a mandatory task for every new GNU/Linux user to learn about Free Software, the GNU Project, and libre software. I am not a fan of Mint at all.
Actually mint ship free software by default! Although there’s nothing preventing you from downloading more (no please add non free software checkbox)
Nvidia drivers are actually opt-in (it’s actually nouveau by default), so for the average person that should be fine… Personally I need the proprietary drivers for blender so I 'm stuck with it.
Although I don’t see how going to debian would help with anything…
Use Debian and install the NVIDIA driver yourself, doesn’t Mint include non-free software by default? If this is your average Joe, they probably don’t care. In my honest opinion, it should be a mandatory task for every new GNU/Linux user to learn about Free Software, the GNU Project, and libre software. I am not a fan of Mint at all.
Actually mint ship free software by default! Although there’s nothing preventing you from downloading more (no please add non free software checkbox)
Nvidia drivers are actually opt-in (it’s actually nouveau by default), so for the average person that should be fine… Personally I need the proprietary drivers for blender so I 'm stuck with it.
Although I don’t see how going to debian would help with anything…