Peppermint OS is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu Linux LTS; This means that you will have extended support for 5 years with updates for your peace of mind. It makes use of an ultra-light LXDE desktop and introduces changes in its graphics so that anyone, regardless of their level of knowledge about systems, can benefit from its use.
Microsoft contributes its office software to Peppermint, where we can find in: Microsoft Excel online, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. All these applications have shortcuts or links to access their web app versions, the only one that is conspicuous by its absence is Microsoft Access.
E-mail services cannot be absent, that is why Google offers Gmail services, so you can use your email account and also obtain the security of this service.
We also have the DropBox option in the cloud storage part sponsored by the Redmond company via Nemo, the file manager.
It also includes shortcuts to web apps like Facebook, Seesmic, Google Docs, etc, or Hulu and Pandora. But alongside the web apps, there are also shortcuts to local applications, such as Dropbox, VLC, Transmission, XChat, etc.
Minimum Peppermint OS installation requirements are:
▸512MB RAM (more is better)
▸Processor x86 or higher
▸3.8 GB disk
▸Network card
▸Internet connectivity
