Linux mint 11 is a distro based on Ubuntu but better than Ubuntu. It has many similarities with Ubuntu as how easy it is to use it for any level user, the Ubuntu repositories can also be used in Linux mint and practically all there online tutorials for Ubuntu also served in Linux mint. Linux Mint 11 comes in the form of a liveDVD. A Live CD is also available for people who have no DVD burner installed or distributors in the United States or Japan. The liveCD has fewer applications, no multimedia codec and no non-free software, which allows it to fit in 700 MB and to be smoothly distributed in countries where the law permits the patenting of software. Linux Mint 11 Katya was released recently and while I'm still downloading as I find that the default desktop uses neither Unity nor Shell, but the old Gnome version 2.32 in supported by Xorg 7.6. Mint always derived from Ubuntu, in this case from 11.04, and uses the Linux kernel 2.6.38. Among the new Mint 11 is the solution for one-click install codec’s and applications software managers retouched and speeded up the update manager. Also increase the ability to customize the graphics in your distro. At the software level there is Gwibber, gThumb replaces F-Spot, Banshee, and takes the place of Rhytmbox LibreOffice to OpenOffice.
Not everyone is with Ubuntu and the Unity desktop happy. One possibility would be to allow Ubuntu to run in Classic mode. Another alternative is the rapidly growing Linux Mint project . It is not just a simple imitation Ubuntu, but comes up with meaningful self-development. There is a first release candidate of version 11, on the Natty Narwhal is based. The COMPUTER WEEK has the Ubuntu alternative considered in more detail. The Mint developers have already announced early on that neither Unity nor the GNOME Shell is used. The project continues to bring GNOME 2.32, Compiz Fusion, however, for a nice 3D effects. The system requirements are for a standard installation is therefore relatively low. Logically, you will need for the 64-bit version of a corresponding CPU . According to his own statement, the operating system with 512 Mbytes of RAM is satisfied. The developers, however, recommend at least one GB. Space you should have at least five gigabytes available. Minimum requirement for the graphics card is a resolution of 800x600 pixels.
A quick look on the new functions :
- Multimedia codec’s and additional applications.
- Manager Software
- Manager Updates.
- The configuration tool of the Bureau.
- Aesthetic improvements.
- System improvements.
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