Codenames provide a way to refer to versions of linux mint that is more familiar than using a version number. The default background is called fresh and it was designed by zwopper who also designed the default background for linux mint 7 gloria. Linux mint 8 helena default wallpapers os wallpapers. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a webbased package installation interface. Whats new in linux mint 8 helena lxde community edition.
Update manager improvements more control over columns, a. Linux mint 8 helena 64 bit compiz fx recordmydesktop. This upgrade path is for the main and universal edition only, from a mint 7 gloria system to a mint 8 helena system there is no guarantee that it will work for you. I would like to end what has really been a rather trying week on a positive note.
If youre looking to get away from ubuntu even though, technically speaking, youll. Linux mint 8 helena nov, 2009 all editions 32bit, 64. Firefox comes bundled with the stylish addon which makes it integrate better with the overall theme. Linux mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable gnulinux desktop distribution. Linux mint is free of charge thanks to your donations and adverts on the website and we hope youll enjoy it. At first thought, you may think the two would be virtually indistinguishable, save for some small cosmetic changes. Many thanks to all the people who financially support the project. With linux mint 8, we can create our own custom places like music, documents, ebooks, downloads etc. I thoroughly recommend linux mint 8 main edition which is built upon ubuntu 9.
A gnulinux distribution that aims to revive older hardware in a unique way with great software. Up to 2014 there had been two linux mint releases per year, about one month after the ubuntu releases they were based on. Since version 5, linux mint has followed a 6 months release cycle and uses a. Yep ive just upgraded via the internet to helenaand all is working very well,never really ran into any problems,weird thing is ubuntu karmic kept either not booting or it would freeze on me when it did boot,helena on the other hand is working flawlessly for me so im chuffed. The branding used in the mint tools was removed to make it easier for other distributions to use them and to give a more professional look to the desktop. Linux mint 8 helena comes with up to date version of the gnome colors icon theme and the shiki gtk theme. Hands on with linux mint 8 helena hands on with linux mint 8 helena by jim lynch on december 18, 2009 at 12. Download the linux mint 8 iso image from php, burn it onto a cd, and boot your computer from it. This guide covers version 8 of linux mint, which is codenamed helena. How to easily install linux mint 8 helena to usb flash drive using windows. Linux mint is a variant of ubuntu with integrated media codecs. Each release was given a new version number and a code name, using a female first name starting with the letter whose alphabetical index corresponds to the version number and ending with the letter a e.
Linux mint is compatible with ubuntu software repositories. Mints latest live cd finally handled my laptops shared video hardware successfully, so i took the plunge. Forum rules there are no such things as stupid questions. Linux mint 8 helena nov, 2009 all editions 32bit, 64bit iso.
While its downloading look at the overview of the new features in linux mint 8 fluxbox ce, read the user guide. Version numbers and codenames follow a unique logic in linux mint. The purpose of linux mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use. Linux mint 8 helena has been released and is available for download or purchase. Linux mint 8 helena released back page news neowin. This is just a test of linux mint 8 64 bit running off of an 8 gb usb flash drive recording with recordmydesktop on a 1080p monitor at full resolution. Some of the packages we distribute are under the gpl. The perfect desktop linux mint 8 helena howtoforge.
Choose this edition if youre new to linux mint or not sure which edition to choose. The final release of linux mint 8 helena came out over the weekend. Whats new in linux mint 8 helena lxde ce linux mint. This release has been built with the emphasis on a lightweight and yet fully functional. Introduction to linux a hands on guide this guide was created as an overview of the linux operating system, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, with exercises at the end of each chapter. I removed linux mint from my machines earlier this year when clement made it clear that anyone who did not share his views was not welcome to use the distro. The team is proud to announce the stable release of linux mint 8, code name helena. Download the iso or the torrent while its downloading look at the overview of the new features in linux mint 8 xfce, read the user guide and make sure to quickly go through the known issues after the iso is downloaded verify the md5 as described in the user guide. The ubiquity installer features support for the ext4 filesystem. No revision control details recorded for linux mint helena series. The x64 edition was released on december 14, 2009, kde on february 6, 2010, kde x64 and fluxbox on february 12, 2010, and xfce lxde on march 31, 2010. By producing an easy to use linux based operating system, we hope that people will discover just how simple it can be to use linux lite.
If youre experienced and if you know how to troubleshoot and solve common linux problems in particular x11, kernel modules and apt problems then youre probably ok. These screenshots show the linux mint 8 desktop, installation and custom menu. Also released is linux mint 8 helena kde64 community edition related links. Complete with a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, a webbased package installation interface, and a number of different editions. Linux mint is an ubuntubased distribution whose goal is to provide a classic desktop experience with many convenient, custom tools and optional outofthebox multimedia support. A sourcebased gnulinux distribution built using the linux from scratch lfs guide.
It runs just as quickly on my aging laptop as hardy heron. Wireless connection on linux mint 8 helena plusnet community. Linux mint is a distribution very closely based on ubuntu. The team is proud to announce the stable release of linux mint 8 helena. Linux mint 8 helena main edition click here for download info. Whats new in linux mint 8 helena kde ce linux mint.
Now, following this pseudophilosophical intro, lets focus on linux mint 8 helena, the real subject of our topic. We had a fantastic release and it was an amazing feeling to be able to deliver it to. An oem installation can now be launched from the livecd boot menu. While its downloading look at the overview of the new features in linux mint 8 lxde, read the user guide and make sure to. Thanks for pointing me to the linux mint 8 helena live cd have found my way around a couple of things, e. Linux mint is composed of many software packages, of which the vast majority are distributed under a free. In the following tutorial, we explain how to use windows and our third party universal usb installer to create your own portable linux mint 8 usb flash drive. If you want to access their source code you can use the aptget source command. Make sure to read the known issues related to this release. Clement lefebvre, announced the release of the xfce desktop version plus the version for lxde from linux mint 8. If youre not sure which one is right for you, cinnamon 64bit edition is the most popular. The linux version of one of the most popular and powerful web browser products on the entire inter. Mint is a ubuntu based distro and has a release cycle in sync with that of ubuntu. Download the linux mint 8 iso image from, burn it onto a cd, and boot your computer from it.
An open source office suite that provides a good alternative. The team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 8 helena lxde community edition. This download is an iso file and requires a cd burner and blank cd to burn the disc image. This is the fluxbox community edition for linux mint 8, codename helena. Hands on with linux mint 8 helena by jim lynch on december 18, 2009 at 12. Linux mint 8 helena kde community edition release candidate. I loved the linux mint, just didnt want to align myself with someone who saw oss as a political tool. Whats new in linux mint 8 helena xfce ce linux mint. Serious question are supporters of israel allowed to use linux mint again. Moving on to version 8 now, the newest edition of the distro has been codenamed helena, following the alphabetical naming scheme.