Re:So what's the selling point? (Score 2)

Chromebooks require an internet connection to function. This is something Peppermint Seven and it predecessors don't require. Peppermint 7 is based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Yes is does utilize systemd. You have full access to all the software in the Ubuntu repositories. The devs at Peppermint have made it very simple to install software. It utilises mintInstall 7.6.4 as its Software Manager. The Synaptic Package Manager is also preinstalled and of course, you can install software by using the terminal. The introduction of web based applications and the ability to quickly created SSBs, (Site Specific Browsers) with the ICE application, is an additional feature. It allows the user to easily embrace the ever growing web based technologies. The ICE application seamlessly integrates any URL into the distro's menu structure. These web apps open in their own SSB windows and can be used in conjunction with locally installed packages. Let's face it, web app are not going to go away, so might as well have something to manage them. Peppermint 7 rather than restricting the user to the conventional desktop paradigm. It adds a further dimension, that affords the user greater flexibility. In doing so, it provides greater freedom and more choices. That's a unique selling point for sure. You're not restricted to using only web based apps For people who want that, i guess they can buy the aforementioned Chromebook.