Linux Mint 11 LXDE RC Is Out
Yesterday, the 28th of June, Lead Linux Developer Clem Lefebvre announced that the Release Candidate (RC) version of Linux Mint 11 LXDE has been rolled out to the public. The operating system is available for download as a 32-bit ISO here (additional download links are available on the Linux Mint site here).
Before you go get Linux Mint 11 RC and put it to the test, perhaps you would like to know what new bits and pieces the operating system has to offer. Here’s a quick look at what’s new in Linux Mint 11 LXDE RC:
A more polished Software Manager
It features a new splash screen, bigger category icons, a new template, and a new Fonts category. Application screens have an improved look and display more information.
A faster and better looking Update Manager
The Update Manager only looks for package updates instead of checking your internet connection, updating its rules, and then looking for package updates. The rules are embedded within the Update manager so they don’t have to be downloaded every time. When the rules are updated, a new version of Update Manager will be released.
The Update Manager handles dependencies differently in Linux Mint 11. Only updates are displayed, not their dependencies. A dialog will pop up if the upgrade of a package needs additional changes; the pop up will display info on which packages will be installed or removed.
The Update Manager comes with a few visual changes as well: all dialogs are modal, the Update Manager hides itself when an upgrade is successful, change logs are downloaded in the background.
Desktop Settings tool improvements
The tool lets you easily turn on and off the quotes that are displayed in the terminal.
The tool is desktop-agnostic, it detects which desktop is running and shows settings specific to that desktop.
Mint-X theme improvements
Mint-X features better integration with Deluge, Synaptic, Gimp and Banshee. In the final version it will also feature new round radio buttons.
System improvements
Improved mint-search-addon plugin for Firefox 4, Chromium and Opera.
New 'apt download' command that downloads a .deb package locally along with all its dependencies.
The stable Flash 10.2 and Beta Flash 10.3 plugins can now be installed separately.
A more detailed presentation of what’s new in Linux Mint 11 LXDE RC is available here.
Before you go get Linux Mint 11 RC and put it to the test, perhaps you would like to know what new bits and pieces the operating system has to offer. Here’s a quick look at what’s new in Linux Mint 11 LXDE RC:
A more polished Software Manager
It features a new splash screen, bigger category icons, a new template, and a new Fonts category. Application screens have an improved look and display more information.
A faster and better looking Update Manager
The Update Manager only looks for package updates instead of checking your internet connection, updating its rules, and then looking for package updates. The rules are embedded within the Update manager so they don’t have to be downloaded every time. When the rules are updated, a new version of Update Manager will be released.
The Update Manager handles dependencies differently in Linux Mint 11. Only updates are displayed, not their dependencies. A dialog will pop up if the upgrade of a package needs additional changes; the pop up will display info on which packages will be installed or removed.
The Update Manager comes with a few visual changes as well: all dialogs are modal, the Update Manager hides itself when an upgrade is successful, change logs are downloaded in the background.
Desktop Settings tool improvements
The tool lets you easily turn on and off the quotes that are displayed in the terminal.
The tool is desktop-agnostic, it detects which desktop is running and shows settings specific to that desktop.
Mint-X theme improvements
Mint-X features better integration with Deluge, Synaptic, Gimp and Banshee. In the final version it will also feature new round radio buttons.
System improvements
Improved mint-search-addon plugin for Firefox 4, Chromium and Opera.
New 'apt download' command that downloads a .deb package locally along with all its dependencies.
The stable Flash 10.2 and Beta Flash 10.3 plugins can now be installed separately.
A more detailed presentation of what’s new in Linux Mint 11 LXDE RC is available here.
