Kde is a vibrant, innovative, advanced, modern looking and fullfeatured desktop environment. Download the linux mint 15 iso image file from the download section. Linux mint 15 has arrived with lots of new features and improvements. If youre not sure which one is right for you, cinnamon 64bit edition is the most popular. Use these two oneliners to replace raring with saucy and olivia with petra, in order to get the needed repos. The xfce edition was released on july 12, 20, and kde edition was released on july 21, 20. Linux mint, the most popular linux distribution is recommended by almost all linux users for newbies. Linux mint first release in 2006 named was ada second was. 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. Linux mint first release in 2006 named was ada second was barbara and so on. Jul 15, 20 linux mint has announced that version 15 is now available. So if youre a beginner not comfortable with the unity the default desktop on the top of gnome 3, then. May 31, 20 the latest installation instructions for kde plasma. It has a builtin virtualization feature that lets you run your linux within windows.
The olive tree is a symbol of fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity. Tried a quick hand on this and still exploring history. Linux mint is available for 32 bit and 64 bit computer architectures. Linux mint is one of the most popular linux distributions. May 30, 20 linux mint 15 has been released with the code name olivia. The kde edition of linux mint is a community project that can be downloaded from softpedia.
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. 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. Linux mint 15 codename olivia released on 29 may 20 which is based on ubuntu. Linux mint 15 olivia may, 20 all editions 32bit, 64bit iso. In this article, youll know whats new in this release and how you can get it.
Mint older version hts541075a9 hgst hdd, works perfectly. Until 2016, future versions of linux mint will use the same package base as linux mint 17. It is of latin origin and the meaning of olivia is olive. Linux mint is a an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable gnu linux desktop distribution. This was a major point of focus in the development of linux mint 17.
Otherwise, you can visit the linux mint download page here. You can discuss anything linux mint in the new linux mint forum we created here on linux. Linux mint 15 will be named olivia and should be available at the end of may 20. We had a fantastic release and it was an amazing feeling to be able to deliver it to.
But thanks to the kubuntu team, we now have a kde edition. Linux mint name of the releases are in alphabetical order. Manufacturers can preinstall linux mint on their computers using the oem. Gurman 6 years ago works only if installed from ppa. How to update upgrade linux mint 15 olivia to linux mint 16. If youre using the the older version of linux mint, then follow the upgrade instructions. I didnt know when i installed linux mint 15 olivia kde that i should have installed linux mint olivia mate.
The team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 7 gloria kde. The team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 15 olivia kde rc. All editions including cinnamon, mate, xfce, kde are based on ubuntu. Because it comes, by default, only with mate and cinnamon, users may want to change its desktop environment. Did a fresh install of linux mint mate 16 on the same hardware. 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 16 will be named petra and should be available at the end of november 20. If you want to access their source code you can use the aptget source command. We use them all the time when installing new software or performing updates. Linux mint had few users from these early versions until the release of linux mint 3. Linux mint 15 olivia will feature the following editions. If yours is not shown, get more details on the installing snapd documentation. Linux mint is an ubuntubased distribution whose goal is to provide a more complete outofthebox experience by including browser plugins, media codecs, support for dvd playback, java and other components.
The release candidate for linux mint 15 olivia running the kde desktop is available to download. Linux mint 15 olivia was released on may 29, 20, it was preceded by version 14, and was available for desktop computers. Well, new users are probably wondering what all this kde thing is. 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. Ive just installed the 64 bit mate release of olivia and added kde. May 29, 20 linux mint 15 olivia was released on may 29, 20, it was preceded by version 14, and was available for desktop computers. The most popular versions among the program users are 9rev189 and 9. Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular linux distributions from a single build.
Sep 16, 2019 the 9rev189 version of linux mint kde is available as a free download on our website. Dec 07, 2019 linux mint, the most popular linux distribution is recommended by almost all linux users for newbies. Linux mint is free of charge thanks to your donations and adverts on the website and we hope youll enjoy it. Install kde on linux mint 19 cinnamon, mate or xfce. 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. In this article, youll know whats new in this release and how you. As you already know, linux mint 15 olivia has just been released, a few days ago. The latest installation instructions for kde plasma. Linux mint a linux distribution based on ubuntu and is supposed to be one of the easiest and userfriendly distribution available today. Mint older version uj8c2 hp dvd ram, works perfectly. Some of the packages we distribute are under the gpl. Linux mint 14 code named as nadia is released check out official release notes.
Choose your linux distribution to get detailed installation instructions. They update automatically and roll back gracefully. This edition features all the improvements from the latest linux mint release on top of kde 4. Development of linux mint began in 2006 with a beta release of linux mint 1. 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. Linux mint 15 codename olivia installation guide with. If you are a kde fan, you can install it easily on your new linux mint. Linux mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable gnulinux desktop distribution. Linux mint comes with certain proprietary softwares which gives user a outofbox experience without having to build.
The 9rev189 version of linux mint kde is available as a free download on our website. You can discuss anything linux mint in the new linux mint forum we created here on. Jan 28, 20 linux mint 15 will be named olivia and should be available at the end of may 20. Its known for its simplicity, stability, and ease of use. Linux mint 15 olivia may, 20 all editions 32bit, 64. The actual developer of the free program is linux mint. The most popular versions among the program users are 9. Dec 07, 2019 linux mint is one of the most popular linux distributions. 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. Immediately after installing and running grive a without.
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. 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. Mint older version hdd 500gb 7200rpm sata samsung hdd, works perfectly. The download page description says it isnt as desktopready an edition, but it doesnt mention the exact differences. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a webbased package installation interface. Linux mint 15 has been released with the code name olivia. 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. Many thanks to all the people who financially support the project. How to update upgrade linux mint 15 olivia to linux mint.
How do i uninstall the kde part and install the mate part. Linux mint is a ubuntu based distribution and is compatible with ubuntu software repositories. If youre using linux mint with kde simply launch konversation from the menu. Linux mint has announced that version 15 is now available. Linux mint is a an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable gnulinux desktop distribution. Dark mint black edition ubuntu version released kermel 3. Up to 2014 there had been two linux mint releases per year, about one month after the ubuntu releases they were based on. Linuxlive usb creator is free and opensource software for windows. The first one, you will notice to the login screen itself html animated mdm based login screen.