preferred linux distro for workstation usage?

[rpug-vYTEC60ixJUAvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org (Ryan Pugatch)]

On 9/13/10 8:24 AM, Sean Terrell wrote:
> Using Linux Mint... Super polished Ubuntu and Debian base. I switched
> from the Ubuntu Version to the straight Debian base this weekend.
> Incredibly snappy and still has the Mint Fresh Look and Feel, well
> except for the Debian Fonts that I have to change right away.
>
> Sean Terrell
>


Why use Linux Mint instead of Ubuntu?  Or Linux Mint Debian instead of 
just Debian?  I am not clear as to what is gained by using Linux Mint 
especially since it keeps close to Ubuntu / Debian.


Ryan