content: I'd tell you to go with debian with KDE, it's what I've been using for a long time without too much problems. The only problem is that to do tech-y stuff you need to use the console (not for the daily use tho). If that scares you then go for something else. If you have any question don't hesitate to ask in /v/Linux, /v/debian or /u/HentaiOjisan ;) EDIT: also, those mint problems were fixed long time ago afaik It's not a problem to download them, or use torrents, they are safer.