Don't know if the previous comments are showing so here goes again, Linux Mint Debian edition, is the newest version to use Gnome 2 or xfce. I used the Gnome 2, 64 bit edition, worked great had a problem with the update from LM. Seems there's a problem with Grub, so after the update, you HAVE to deal with it using apt before shutting down the computer. As root, Apt-get update, apt-get upgrade, that's it. Uses the Debian sid repositories and latest kernel after the apt upgrade. nicely configured, working desktop, usual gnome stuff, and cups worked.
Nice job Linux Mint, and a great, normal desktop!!!!!!
Nice job Linux Mint, and a great, normal desktop!!!!!!