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There's no denying Ubuntu's popularity when it comes to Linux on the desktop. It's also the foundation for a number of other excellent distributions, including one of my favorites - Linux Mint - and I was pleased to see some big news on the Mint blog early this morning.
Linux Mint 8 RC1 has arrived (codenamed Helena), bundling Ubuntu 9.10's updated core with the usual Mint enhancements like a more customizable Mint Menu, enhanced MintUpload (a slick drag-and-drop FTP app) and Updater, and a good selection of preinstalled apps. For more details about what's new, check the official blog post.
Unlike Ubuntu 9.10 - which switched to Empathy as the default IM client - Mint 8 still includes the more popular Pidgin. finding and loading other software in Mint is as about as easy as it gets on Linux since you can install Ubuntu-compatible .debs. Want to try out Google Chrome on Mint? No problem.
One thing to note: if you plan on using Ubuntu PPAs (like the Chromium nightly project), you'll need to first add the PPA to your repositories then edit its details - changing helena to karmic under distribution.
Even though Mint 8 is still an RC, I found it stable, fast, and every bit as easy to use as previous versions.
Linux Mint 8 RC1 has arrived (codenamed Helena), bundling Ubuntu 9.10's updated core with the usual Mint enhancements like a more customizable Mint Menu, enhanced MintUpload (a slick drag-and-drop FTP app) and Updater, and a good selection of preinstalled apps. For more details about what's new, check the official blog post.
Unlike Ubuntu 9.10 - which switched to Empathy as the default IM client - Mint 8 still includes the more popular Pidgin. finding and loading other software in Mint is as about as easy as it gets on Linux since you can install Ubuntu-compatible .debs. Want to try out Google Chrome on Mint? No problem.
One thing to note: if you plan on using Ubuntu PPAs (like the Chromium nightly project), you'll need to first add the PPA to your repositories then edit its details - changing helena to karmic under distribution.
Even though Mint 8 is still an RC, I found it stable, fast, and every bit as easy to use as previous versions.
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Subscribe to commentsMattJNov 13th 2009 2:21PM
That default IM client is Empathy, not Epiphany. Epiphany was a browser for GNOME.
Lee MathewsNov 13th 2009 2:22PM
Thanks for catching the error, Matt. Missed edits FTL!
motangNov 13th 2009 3:36PM
Cool, I am downloading it right now, and I shall check it out in VirtualBox.
MarkyB86Nov 13th 2009 3:36PM
I'm definitely going to try this out. Any idea how much memory this takes up fully installed? Couldn't upgrade Ubuntu 9.10 RC to full because of the tiny 4GB ssd in my eee 900.
hvyhorseNov 14th 2009 10:37PM
Seeing that most all distros are downstream from someone perhaps it would be a bit cleaner to mention that Ubuntu is downstream from Debian. When that is made clear to some folksw may find it easier to track changes and hunt for solutions, its also places the credit and damnation where it is often really deserved. JMHO