What is Linux Mint used for?

The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use. Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people.

Does anyone actually use Linux?

Until a few years ago, Linux was used mainly for servers and was not considered suitable for desktops. But its user interface and ease of use has been steadily improving over the last few years. Linux has today become user-friendly enough to replace Windows on desktops.