When comparing Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) vs Bliss OS, the Slant community recommends Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distributions for desktops?” Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) is ranked 17th while Bliss OS is ranked 50th.
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Pros
Pro It’s faster and more responsive than Ubuntu-based editions
Pro Feature rich
Incredibly lightweight yet feature rich and familiar desktop. Low CPU usage. Low memory usage. Runs VMs super smoothly. Native apps are universally best in class stable open source tools.
Pro Extra launchers
Comes with a taskbar launcher and the Pixel launcher.
Pro Rooted with a few clicks
Similarly to android-x86, it's rooted with just a few clicks, thus allowing the use of AdAway and other Ad Blockers.
Pro Google Play Store
Google Play Store is installed by default.
Pro ARM Virtualization
Like android-x86, it comes with ARM virtualization support, so you can run many Android ARM apps on your x-86 device.
Pro Android Apps
There exist an app for any task.
Pro Simple Linux distro
Like ChromiumOS it has a very simple(stipped down) user interface that is easy to understand and use.
Pro Unique
It is unique compared to taditional GNU-based Linux distributions.
Pro Multi-platform
Android is available for PCs, Phones, Tablets, TVs and even Clocks.
Pro Familiar UI/Design
Everyone who owns an android device already know the OS.
Pro Fully opensource
It is fully opensource and there is no company behind it.
Cons
Con May not work with newer packages from Ubuntu
LMDE is Debian based and while Ubuntu is also Debian based, Ubuntu uses newer packages than the version LMDE is based on, which can lead to some Ubuntu apps not being able to be installed.
Con Limited hardware support
Like android-x86, it has limited hardware support.
Con Not for power users
Android is designed for everyone so it might be a bit limited for power users.