Linux Mint 11 “Katya”

[Kooldinesh]

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.

[Kooldinesh]

Interface :

The main difference this time is that Mint does not bring Unity , but that comes with the classic Gnome 2.32, always very neat and elegant as it is classic in Linux Mint. Nor have they decided to integrate Gnome 3 and that 'I' I it is precisely because of this stability that developers try to give this distro, gnome 3 is not yet super stable. But another difference that has always been 'comfortable' for users is that they include audio and video codec’s that Ubuntu does not bring. Just one click and you will have everything to listen mp3 and watch DVDs. The software manager, the main menu, the update manager are always parts of the system are designed with ease of use for the user. For example: in mint and had scores for programs much earlier than in Ubuntu.

On the other hand all the changes you see in Ubuntu are also in Linux Mint, the installer, the center of software and programs that come (LibreOffice, Banshees). I encourage you to try the distro, I'm not surprised that make their favorite distro really worth it. I also do not be surprised if some day have more Ubuntu users, if you look at distrowatch.com summer than in the discharge ranking the last 6 months this is the second distro. Starting with a complete redesign, as far as aesthetics are concerned, at all times as some like and others not. In some ways inherited from Ubuntu, as is the case with the scroll bars that appear as the need and other follow their own path. Similarly we can change and choose our own themes, icons, etc.. Modify the look of the system and customize it as much as we want.

Application Support :

Another issue that has changed is the format in which we can download the ISO of the distribution. Definitely opt for the LiveDVD, which lets you embed ALQO more packages, especially for the future, since in this size distribution did not exceed the limits, but the version does not include multimedia codec’s used to come installed by default. But the commitment of Linux Mint makes installation be done from the multimedia menu, where the audio and video section you can choose to install the codec’s to play these files without problems. Regarding the software Gwibber is no longer installed by default, replaces gThumb and F-Spot photo manager, and Banshee replacing Rhythmbox Ganshee and finally opt for LibreOffice instead of OpenOffice.

For its part the manager updates is faster with a scanning process easier and more secure. The configuration tool of the office is no longer attached to a single environment (GNOME 2.32 by default). Thus the system detects the running environment (GNOME, KDE, Xfce, LXDE) and offers the appropriate configuration tools. The GUI Mint-X offers better integration of software Deluge, Synaptic, and Banshee Gimp and displays the new scroll bars implemented in Ubuntu 11.04.

Theme

Like the version with GNOME, LXDE version contains a new species for scrollbars for GTK applications. Theme as the same has undergone cosmetic changes, with improved support for Deluge, Synaptic, Gimp, Banshee. In addition, the updated mint-search-addon for Firefox 4, Chromium, Opera. Now it looks more than ever licked.

We proceed to Plymouth, because He correctly worked with many video drivers, and loaded later, it was decided to abandon the boot screen in the form of beautiful loading screen. Now download all black that according to developers makes the system more "professional" look.

Update Manager

The update manager is faster than before thanks to improvements in its code. The big news is that now only shows updates and dependencies, if a package upgrade required to make additional changes to the system displays a popup dialog with a summary to show what packages will be installed or removed, which gives us clarity that make upgrades to our system.

Some bugs fixes:

• Application Manager shows that you have installed OpenOffice, LibreOffice he finds
• Banshee refused to play mp3-files. In Rhytmbox and other players was no problem
• X.org refused to boot, when away from my nVidia graphics card extra power cord. Windows 7 in this case, the only reports of lack of food
• In MintMenu sometimes not removed the selection menu on mouse.

System Requirements:

• X86 (64-bit Linux Mint requires a 64-bi. 32-bit Linux Mint works with both)).
• 512 MB RAM (1GB recommended for comfortable use).
• 5 GB minimum hard drive space
• Graphics card with a resolution of 800 × 600
• CD / DVD or USB port.

Conclusion

Linux Mint comes in a Live DVD. Also available is a CD for those who do not have a DVD burner (and your BIOS does not allow booting from USB) or distributors who are in the United States or Japan. The live CD comes with fewer applications, multimedia codec’s and software without limitation, for despite destribuible 700 MB and safely in the countries where the legislation allows software patents to be applied. But without doubt one of the things I like about Linux Mint 11 is the work they have done with the Software Manager, with a fantastic redesign. If you loved me before, now much improved aesthetically, but I also think it adds clarity to the organization and how to find the various programs either by category or direct search. Especially aimed at novice Linux users certainly can install any application from this centralized model not be a problem.

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