Has anyone installed this Mint 16 XFCE? Junk. During the install it asks the user if they

[TroglodyteScholar]

1. If you like 15, why not keep using it?

Also, I think Mint will generally put out a bugfix/update ISO a month or two after a new release. So maybe wait a bit for that?

Linux isn't Windows. If having to answer one potentially confusing question is asking too much, then no, your user shouldn't be SETTING UP Linux. My approach, which has worked pretty well, has been to complete the install for anyone who wants it... that way I know stuff is working. Then I'll encourage those users to learn what they can from using the system before attempting any fresh installs themselves.

That said, regardless of the distro, I rarely hit snags any worse than the one you've encountered.

Edit: Do not, I repeat DO NOT go to the Linux Mint forums with a post like this one. Your willingness to basically dismiss all of the Mint team's work (junk!) over one little snag will make the audience less than receptive to your criticism. I'm sure someone would offer to give you your money back.