Until 2016, future versions of linux mint will use the same package base as linux mint 17. Up to 2014 there had been two linux mint releases per year, about one month after the ubuntu releases they were based on. Mint older version uj8c2 hp dvd ram, works perfectly. Linux mint is a an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable gnulinux desktop distribution. The release candidate for linux mint 15 olivia running the kde desktop is available to download. If you want to access their source code you can use the aptget source command. Its known for its simplicity, stability, and ease of use. Kde plasma formerly k desktop environment and kde software compilation and kde plasma workspace and applications is an open source project comprised of numerous packages, libraries and applications designed to provide a modern graphical desktop environment for linux and unixlike workstations a beautiful, modern and traditional desktop environment. Otherwise, you can visit the linux mint download page here. Linux mint kde edition is an open source and free distribution of linux, a special edition of the well known linux mint operating system that uses kde plasma as its default and only operating system, providing a modern and productive os distributed as 6432bit live dvds. The olive tree is a symbol of fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity. Linux mint 15 will be named olivia and should be available at the end of may 20. The 9rev189 version of linux mint kde is available as a free download on our website.
The team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 7 gloria kde. Mint older version rtl811181688411 pci express gigabit ethernet controller realtek ethernet adapter, works perfectly. The kde edition of linux mint is a community project that can be downloaded from softpedia or the official linux mint. The team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 15 olivia kde. How do i uninstall the kde part and install the mate part. Linux mint had few users from these early versions until the release of linux mint 3. How to update upgrade linux mint 15 olivia to linux mint 16. Linux mint comes with certain proprietary softwares which gives user a outofbox experience without having to build. The most popular versions among the program users are 9rev189 and 9. Tried a quick hand on this and still exploring history. This edition features all the improvements from the latest linux mint release on top of kde 4.
But thanks to the kubuntu team, we now have a kde edition. Manufacturers can preinstall linux mint on their computers using the oem. Did a fresh install of linux mint mate 16 on the same hardware. May 31, 20 the latest installation instructions for kde plasma. Sep 16, 2019 the 9rev189 version of linux mint kde is available as a free download on our website. Linux mint first release in 2006 named was ada second was. In this article, youll know whats new in this release and how you can get it. Download the iso or the torrent while its downloading look at the overview of the new features and make sure to quickly go through the known issues after the iso is downloaded verify the md5 burn the iso at low speed and enjoy linux mint 7 kde.
Mint older version hts541075a9 hgst hdd, works perfectly. If you are a kde fan, you can install it easily on your new linux mint. Development of linux mint began in 2006 with a beta release of linux mint 1. Some of the packages we distribute are under the gpl. This was a major point of focus in the development of linux mint 17. Linux mint first release in 2006 named was ada second was barbara and so on. Install kde on linux mint 19 cinnamon, mate or xfce. Many thanks to all the people who financially support the project. Because it comes, by default, only with mate and cinnamon, users may want to change its desktop environment.
Kde is a vibrant, innovative, advanced, modern looking and fullfeatured desktop environment. Linux mint, the most popular linux distribution is recommended by almost all linux users for newbies. May 30, 20 linux mint 15 has been released with the code name olivia. The most popular versions among the program users are 9. Immediately after installing and running grive a without. Linuxlive usb creator is free and opensource software for windows. Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular linux distributions from a single build. Linux mint 16 will be named petra and should be available at the end of november 20. Linux mint is one of the most popular linux distributions. Jan 28, 20 linux mint 15 will be named olivia and should be available at the end of may 20. Gurman 6 years ago works only if installed from ppa.
Linux mint 15 has been released with the code name olivia. It is of latin origin and the meaning of olivia is olive tree. Use these two oneliners to replace raring with saucy and olivia with petra, in order to get the needed repos. All editions including cinnamon, mate, xfce, kde are based on ubuntu.
Linux mint 15 olivia may, 20 all editions 32bit, 64bit iso. Linux mint name of the releases are in alphabetical order. Download the iso or the torrent while its downloading look at the overview of the new features and make sure to quickly go through the known issues. I didnt know when i installed linux mint 15 olivia kde that i should have installed linux mint olivia mate. Choose your linux distribution to get detailed installation instructions. It has a builtin virtualization feature that lets you run your linux within windows. Linux mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable gnulinux desktop distribution. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a webbased package installation interface. In this article, youll know whats new in this release and how you. Linux mint is a an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable gnu linux desktop distribution. Jul 15, 20 linux mint has announced that version 15 is now available. As you already know, linux mint 15 olivia has just been released, a few days ago. How to update upgrade linux mint 15 olivia to linux mint. The download page description says it isnt as desktopready an edition, but it doesnt mention the exact differences.
We had a fantastic release and it was an amazing feeling to be able to deliver it to. Linux mint 15 codename olivia released on 29 may 20 which is based on ubuntu. Dec 07, 2019 linux mint is one of the most popular linux distributions. The team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 15 olivia kde rc. The latest installation instructions for kde plasma. They update automatically and roll back gracefully. The first one, you will notice to the login screen itself html animated mdm based login screen. Linux mint is a ubuntu based distribution and is compatible with ubuntu software repositories. The kde edition of linux mint is a community project that can be downloaded from softpedia. The xfce edition was released on july 12, 20, and kde edition was released on july 21, 20. 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 15 has arrived with lots of new features and improvements. I have been using linux mint maya mate for probably a year. If yours is not shown, get more details on the installing snapd documentation.
Well, new users are probably wondering what all this kde thing is. Linux mint is available for 32 bit and 64 bit computer architectures. Linux mint 15 olivia may, 20 all editions 32bit, 64. It is of latin origin and the meaning of olivia is olive.
If youre using the the older version of linux mint, then follow the upgrade instructions. You can discuss anything linux mint in the new linux mint forum we created here on linux. Linux mint has announced that version 15 is now available. 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. Ive just installed the 64 bit mate release of olivia and added kde. Linux mint is a communitydriven linux distribution based on ubuntu or debian that strives to be a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use. Linux mint 15 olivia was released on may 29, 20, it was preceded by version 14, and was available for desktop computers. Download the linux mint 15 iso image file from the download section. Linux mint 14 code named as nadia is released check out official release notes.
Linux mint is free of charge thanks to your donations and adverts on the website and we hope youll enjoy it. If youre not sure which one is right for you, cinnamon 64bit edition is the most popular. Dec 07, 2019 linux mint, the most popular linux distribution is recommended by almost all linux users for newbies. Jan 16, 2020 kde plasma formerly k desktop environment and kde software compilation and kde plasma workspace and applications is an open source project comprised of numerous packages, libraries and applications designed to provide a modern graphical desktop environment for linux and unixlike workstations. In this article i will show you how to update upgrade linux mint 15 olivia to linux mint 16 petra, by changing the repositories and fully updating system with apt. We use them all the time when installing new software or performing updates. Linux mint provides full outofthebox multimedia support by including some proprietary software, such as multimedia codecs, and comes bundled with a variety of free and opensource applications.