Linux Mint 8 RC1 is Available

Linux Mint 8 RC1 is now available. The Linux Mint Blog » Blog Archive » Linux Mint 8 “Helena” RC1 released!

I loaded it on my second laptop last night. The installation process was quicker than Ubuntu. The boot time is also faster than Ubuntu. For me, I saw a 15 - 20 second difference. There are a lot of new internal features, as well as some cosmetic ones. If you don't like the color scheme, you can easily change it. I have been putting the OS through its paces, and haven't had any problems. In my opinion, Linux Mint is the way to go. Give it a try.

 

So, I haven't yet figgered out all the stuff Ubuntu does and they have a new OS already?

damn, Sam!

 

Linux Mint has been around for a long time. lol I like it better than Ubuntu. In my opinion, it is more professional.

 

Well, CDs are cheap enough and there's nothing on my boat anchor anyways.

 

That is the spirit. What is your snarky impression of Ubuntu thus far? Linux Mint has a Window XP feel to it.

 

I can't get it to pick up a wireless signal right now, so I'm using my new box for the time being and waiting 'til I get back to the ranch in Wisco to fiddle with it.

 

This calls for a good old fashioned Southern toast:

 

Linux Mint 8 has officially been released. Awesome. I highly recommend Linux Mint.

 

if you have a spare machine with decent hardware you should test out gentoo. you will learn a lot about how linux works

 

Desktop of Linux Mint 8. I like my desktop simple and clean.