Pikey Share Posted November 30, 2009 http://www.linuxmint.com/index.php Introduction to Linux Mint 8:The 8th release of Linux Mint comes with numerous bug fixes and a lot of improvements. In particular Linux Mint 8 comes with support for OEM installs, a brand new Upload Manager, the menu now allows you to configure custom places, the update manager now lets you define packages for which you don?t want to receive updates,the software manager now features multiple installation/removal of software and many of the tools? graphical interfaces were enhanced. Web-pages seem a bit slow at the moment though! Link to post Share on other sites
cork1958 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Anyone use this thing, seeing as how it's nothing but a derivative of Ubuntu? Link to post Share on other sites
markjensen Veteran Share Posted November 30, 2009 Anyone use this thing, seeing as how it's nothing but a derivative of Ubuntu? :laugh: Five years ago, Ubuntu was criticized as being "nothing but a derivative of Debian". Link to post Share on other sites
Kreuger Share Posted November 30, 2009 I think it's a very well polished derivative but I've not used it extensively. Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk999 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Is use v. 7 on my laptop and its really great. Very smooth. I am considering exchanging Ubuntu 9.10 for Linux Mint 8 on my main system. Link to post Share on other sites
Kreuger Share Posted November 30, 2009 Is use v. 7 on my laptop and its really great. Very smooth. I am considering exchanging Ubuntu 9.10 for Linux Mint 8 on my main system. I've thought about it too (as well as other distros) but I just can't be bothered reconfiguring everything the way I like it. Link to post Share on other sites
Growled Member Share Posted November 30, 2009 I've get it downloaded but haven't had a chance to play with it yet. Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Installed and dual-booting with Win 7 .. working very well .. better than Ubuntu in my book! Link to post Share on other sites
Syanide Share Posted December 1, 2009 First review: http://linuxcritic.com/stories/43-Linux-Mi...Commentary.html (Y) I'm really thinking about installing this instead of Ubuntu 9.10 when the time comes to upgrade. Link to post Share on other sites
Growled Member Share Posted December 2, 2009 I am going to install this. I love it. It is now my new all time favorite. Link to post Share on other sites
Behemoth Share Posted December 2, 2009 I haven't tried 8 just yet, but I was impressed with 6 & 7. Very user friendly distro, even more than Ubuntu. Link to post Share on other sites
ichi Share Posted December 2, 2009 I've thought about it too (as well as other distros) but I just can't be bothered reconfiguring everything the way I like it. If you keep your /home most of it should stay. Link to post Share on other sites
Syanide Share Posted December 3, 2009 Another review (check it out, lots of screenshots) gave it a (Y). That's it, when I sort the stuff out with my computer I'm giving it a try. Link to post Share on other sites
Kreuger Share Posted December 3, 2009 If you keep your /home most of it should stay. I know but it's still more work than just keeping what I have :p Link to post Share on other sites
medium_pimpin Share Posted December 3, 2009 Waiting for the x64 edition. Link to post Share on other sites
Kreuger Share Posted December 3, 2009 Waiting for the x64 edition. Yeah it would seem the community editions (obviously) take a little longer to release. I have the main one but I'd prefer the XFCE one. Maybe I'll just install XFCE. Link to post Share on other sites
Kreuger Share Posted December 3, 2009 I have the main one but I'd prefer the XFCE one. Maybe I'll just install XFCE. Damn, I can't edit. I made the switch though. Here's a screenie if anyone is interested. Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 Waiting for the x64 edition. RC1 is out .. so it's not far away! http://www.linuxmint.com/blog/?p=1171 Link to post Share on other sites
wahoospa Share Posted December 10, 2009 I've heard so much about Linux Mint that I'm going to download it and give it a try. Link to post Share on other sites
Syanide Share Posted December 10, 2009 is this good for noobies ? Yes. But before trying it, you should re-evaluate what you're expecting, no Linux distro is going to magically read your mind to make things that easy for you. Just so you don't hype yourself too much and end up being disappointed. Reading a few pages on Wikipedia and some Linux beginners blogs is always a good idea, to at least get the basic hang of it. Having said that, Mint really is polished and friendly, and I'm sure if you're curious enough to give it a shot, you'll enjoy it. Link to post Share on other sites
Growled Member Share Posted December 10, 2009 is this good for noobies ? That's mainly what it's designed for, though even power users can use it with no problems. The thing I like is everyone just works out and you have all your codecs installed. In most distros newcomers have to learn to do that for themselves to even play a simple MP3 or to watch a movie. I've been using Linux for over 4 years and I'm very taken with Mint. Link to post Share on other sites
SVG Share Posted December 10, 2009 That's mainly what it's designed for, though even power users can use it with no problems. The thing I like is everyone just works out and you have all your codecs installed. In most distros newcomers have to learn to do that for themselves to even play a simple MP3 or to watch a movie. I've been using Linux for over 4 years and I'm very taken with Mint. I don't think the new release comes bundled with proprietary packages.. Can anyone confirm this? Link to post Share on other sites
MR_Candyman Share Posted December 10, 2009 That's mainly what it's designed for, though even power users can use it with no problems. The thing I like is everyone just works out and you have all your codecs installed. In most distros newcomers have to learn to do that for themselves to even play a simple MP3 or to watch a movie. I've been using Linux for over 4 years and I'm very taken with Mint. Ya, I gotta agree, I've been using linux for ~13 years and I really like Mint. It's very reminiscent of the old now defunct Jamd Linux. Link to post Share on other sites
(Spork) Share Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) Yes.But before trying it, you should re-evaluate what you're expecting, no Linux distro is going to magically read your mind to make things that easy for you. Just so you don't hype yourself too much and end up being disappointed. Reading a few pages on Wikipedia and some Linux beginners blogs is always a good idea, to at least get the basic hang of it. Having said that, Mint really is polished and friendly, and I'm sure if you're curious enough to give it a shot, you'll enjoy it. im going to try it thx for the heads up and im fully expecting a learning curve id like to install this from a usbdrive is it recommended ? im running low on cd's Edited December 10, 2009 by (Spork) Link to post Share on other sites
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