Wednesday, December 25, 2013

THE NEW VERSION OF LINUX MINT 14

The new version of Linux Mint 14

THE NEW VERSION OF LINUX MINT 14


A month after the release of the operating system Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal, the release version of Linux Mint 14 (code-named Nadia), based on Ubuntu.


In Linux Mint 14 uses two working environment: MATE1.4 (based on GNOME 2), and Cinnamon 1.6 (based on GNOME 3). At the heart of this version of the OS is Linux kernel3.5, Python 3, gcc 4.7.2, and LibreOffice 3.6 and file manager Nemo. In addition to this update, affected component MDM (Display Manager) system and application management Software Manager.


For example, at the MDM adds support for classic skins GDM 2, and in the distribution included 30 visual themes. In addition, the system has been improved a list of users and their associated images, improved user interface to switch between users. In the control system applications now uses its own APT-client, implemented support for debconf, eliminated the need to enter a password before starting the installation or upgrade.


OS Linux Mint 14 is designed for use on desktop computers and laptops, it does not have a separate server version. The user can choose only available versions used different working environment. Download the installation images of the new OS at the following address. In December also expected to release a version with options KDE desktop and Xfce.