Linux Mint 8 RC1 is Available

[BasicGreatGuy]

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.

 

[Oddball]

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

damn, Sam!

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

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.

 

[Oddball]

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

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

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.

 

[Oddball]

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.

 

[Ringel05]

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.

This calls for a good old fashioned Southern toast:

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

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

 

[blu]

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

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

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

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

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

I will give it a test drive.

 

[KittenKoder]

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

I like clean to.
Too much clutter makes it annoying.

 

[Jon]

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

Nice wallpaper. Care to share?