Don't know if the previous comments are showing so here goes again, Linux Mint Debian edition, is the newest version to use Gnome 2 or xfce. I used the Gnome 2, 64 bit edition, worked great had a problem with the update from LM. Seems there's a problem with Grub, so after the update, you HAVE to deal with it using apt before shutting down the computer. As root, Apt-get update, apt-get upgrade, that's it. Uses the Debian sid repositories and latest kernel after the apt upgrade. nicely configured, working desktop, usual gnome stuff, and cups worked.<p>Nice job Linux Mint, and a great, normal desktop!!!!!!