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November 29th, 2009

Final Version Of Linux Mint 8 Is Released

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Linux 8Linux is one of the most admired free and open source software models. And for all Linux fans it is a great news that the final version of Linux Mint 8 is officially released by Clement Lefebvre and the Linux Mint community. “Helena” the new Linux Mint 8 open source operating system is based on the freshly released Ubuntu 9.10 and is also powered by Linux kernel 2.6.31, X.org 7.4 and GNOME 2.28.1. But the best part is that 8th version of Linux Mint comprises brand-new artwork, many upgraded apps and lot more amazing features.

Clement Lefebvre said in the official release announcement.

The 8th release of Linux Mint comes with numerous bug fixes and a lot of improvements. In particular Linux Mint 8 comes with support for OEM installs, a brand new Upload Manager, the menu now allows you to configure custom places, the update manager now lets you define packages for which you don’t want to receive updates, the software manager now features multiple installation/removal of software and many of the tools’ graphical interfaces were enhanced.

Highlights of Linux Mint 8:

  • Based on Ubuntu 9.10;
  • Linux kernel 2.6.31;
  • EXT4 filesystem;
  • X.Org 7.4;
  • GNOME 2.28.1;
  • Improvements to the Menu;
  • Improvements to the software manager;
  • Improvements to the update manager;
  • New Upload manager tool;
  • Lots of bugs fixed.

Go ahead download Mint 8 and enjoying playing around!


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