Linux Mint
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Linux Mint is a Linux distribution, which comes in two variants. The first variant, the main issue, is based on the distribution Ubuntu. The second variant, Linux Mint Debian Edition ( LMDE ) called, is based on Debian testing. Mint is since 2011 the most frequently clicked Linux distribution on the home page of Distrowatch. Maintainer for this distribution is Clement Lefebvre.
Editions
As of Ubuntu, there are also different versions of Linux Mint, which differ in work environment, window manager or the supplied software packages.
Gnome Edition (formerly Home Edition )
The Linux Mint derivative Linux Mint Main Edition, currently Linux Mint 16 " Petra" (November 2013), differs from Ubuntu only in some details. In particular codecs for encrypted DVDs, MP3, DivX and plugins such as Adobe Flash and Oracle Java are included. Furthermore, the Evolution groupware no longer automatically installs the new version. Also there is a new configuration utility and a revised menu, both of which are inspired by SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop ( SLED ). In addition NDISwrapper is preinstalled without their own Linux drivers for the support of wireless cards and there are some programs and instructions to simplify communication with Windows systems on the same or other computers. Technically, to use the repositories of Ubuntu and an additional custom with the changed and additional packages. This means that all updates of Ubuntu are also available for users of Linux Mint. The first version of the distribution appeared on 27 August 2006.
MintMenu
One of the peculiarities of Linux Mint Gnome Edition is a completely newly developed system menu that leans in construction to that of SLED or Microsoft Windows Vista. Special features here are the ability to browse the menu itself, and an option to highlight particularly often used programs. Was for the KDE 3 edition here with TastyMenu a similar, externally developed menu used.
The MintMenu also runs among other issues, about the Xfce Edition, since 21 July 2012, it is for version 13 ( Maya ) also officially supported. In version 12, which is MintMenu available only under the MATE Desktop Environment. Under Gnome 3 it was replaced by Mint Gnome Shell Extensions ( MGSE ) and Cinnamon.
Cinnamon
With version 12, the possibility was next to the MATE Desktop Environment, a fork of GNOME 2, presented, to use Gnome 3. In order to allow in Gnome 3 to Linux Mint users a familiar look of the desktop, the Mint Gnome Shell Extensions ( MGSE ) have been introduced that provide a taskbar and a start menu. Since there were merely plugins Gnome Shell in MGSE, they soon came to their limits. It was therefore decided that MGSE in a fork of Gnome Shell with the name Cinnamon (English " cinnamon " ) into which was embedded in version 13.
LMDE ( Linux Mint Debian Edition)
September 7, 2010, there are Debian Edition. It is based on Debian testing. The Debian variant "testing" is the candidate for the next " stable " version, gradually latest software updates and new application packages will be integrated into the. The testing version so constantly evolving, the system while remaining fully operational. This method is often used for workstations, where one puts on latest software and supporting new, current hardware value. LMDE has to be installed only once and can be kept constant by means of the MintUpdate program to date (rolling release ). In December 2010, the distribution received support for 64- bit processors.
KDE Community Edition
On 20 April 2007, the KDE edition and a stripped-down miniKDE edition were published as a supplement to the Linux Mint distribution family, which both use instead of the Gnome desktop KDE Plasma desktop.
Xfce Community Edition
On 7 August 2007 was released as a new addition to the Linux Mint distribution family, the Xfce Community Edition that uses the Xfce desktop. This environment is particularly suitable for older devices and starts the other hand, on modern hardware very quickly. Since 6 April 2011, this edition is based on Debian testing. This means that it is here also is a rolling release, can boast the most current packages and ongoing upgrades.
Fluxbox (Community) Edition
The Fluxbox edition appeared first as a Community Edition, a beta version for the first time on 3 January 2008 as the variant of Linux Mint 4.0, stable on 21 October 2008 as a variant of Linux Mint 5, and, with an interruption in Linux Mint 7, last on 6 September 2010 as an official version of the Long-Term Support edition of Linux Mint 9 Fluxbox Edition the based on the Gnome and Xfce versions, but using resource -friendly window manager Fluxbox and needed only 256 MB of RAM.
LXDE Community Edition
On 31 March 2010 appeared the first time the LXDE Community Edition. It is based on the Lubuntu variant and uses the LXDE desktop environment.
USA - Japan Distribution
Since 29 March 2007 is a United States - Japan Distribution (formerly Light or Universal Edition) of Linux Mint is available. It contains no proprietary or patented software and is especially suited for users who rely on free software, and for users in countries where downloading a distro with proprietary or patented software is prohibited. Adobe Flash is here replaced by Gnash, support for encrypted DVDs, Windows codecs, support for protected formats (such as MP3), Unrar and Sun Java does not exist.
Version 9.0, Xfce
Version 9.0, Fluxbox
Version 9.0, LXDE
Revision history
The versions listed here refer to the baptized as Main Edition versions. All other editions mostly follow a few weeks later. The code names are female names whose initial letters are in alphabetical continuously according to the version numbers.
In addition to the normal versions are available under the name Romeo a beta -like Debian unstable, from the self-developed programs are only accepted if they have proved to be sufficiently stable.
Minimum System Requirements
Linux Mint has the following system requirements:
Both x86 ( with PAE ) and AMD64 processor architectures are supported. For visual effects a supported graphics card is required.