Linux mint 15 olivia linux mint 15 is the most ambitious release since the start of the project. You can enable it by using the software sources tool from the menu. I have played with my source list and i think something went wrong. Linux mint is free of charge thanks to your donations and adverts on the website and we hope youll enjoy it. 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. Although linux mint 15 is similar to its predecessors, it does pull in just a few new goodies to keep you interested. Tips and tricks for linux mint after installation mint to 16 mate edition.
Linux mint name of the releases are in alphabetical order. Mint 16 has been released after the 6 months of incremental development on top of stable. If youre using the the older version of linux mint, then follow the upgrade instructions. I have removed this ppa from my software sources many times, in fact as i get the same result every time i try. Sorry guys, trying to be more observant in the future. Tecmint is the fastest growing and most trusted community site for any kind of linux articles, guides and books on the web. In linux mint you install everything from its software repositories sources. I strongly suspect that the procedure is much the same on mint 15 as. A new version of linux mint is released every 6 months with new features and improvements but it doesnt wrong staying with the release you already have.
If you want to access their source code you can use the aptget source command. Linuxmint 15 olivia there are three base versions, a primary download, xfce, and lmde. Its basically a nice little tweaking tool that makes configuration of your software sources somewhat easier. It is available in for both 32 bit and 64 bit intel architectures. The latest edition of linux mint was released late yesterday. Linux mint 15 olivia is a linux distribution based on ubuntu linux. Linux mint 15 olivia has been released noobslab tips. Linux mint 15 olivia has been released 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. Linux mint 15 a better ubuntu for the desktop by fabian a.
The software manager and update manager just stopped working. Codenamed olivia, linux mint 15 brings the latest editions of the mate and cinnamon desktop environments this article features some screen shots from test installation of both flavors in a virtual environment. Ive changed the gnulinux distribution of my home computer from xubuntu to mint xfce edition 2 releases ago, and from that date ive never regret it, so while i wait for the release of the xfce edition of olivia the code name of mint 15, im glad to publish an interesting article of manuel and its experiences with the cinnamon edition of mint 15. How to update upgrade linux mint 15 olivia to linux mint. Mint is intended to be easy to install and easy to use for desktop users who prefer a traditional desktop layout. Mint software source will be able to update it from ui.
For some reason, i had more troubles and niggles than with the other edition, including a desktop seizure early in the live session, missing repos, home permissions, and. On mint 14 an additional tab has been added which replaces the previous jockey software. Linux mint is one of the most popular linux distributions. When installing linux mint with mint4win, choose loop0 for both the target partition and the grub destination. Use these two oneliners to replace raring with saucy and olivia with petra, in order to get the needed repos. How to update upgrade from linux mint 14 nadia to linux. The steps described in this article work best with the mate edition of linux mint maya, 14 nadia, 15 olivia and 16 petra unless stated otherwise.
Upgrade linux mint 15 olivia to linux mint 16 petra. In this video i am using the no codecs version with the mate desktop environment and am installing mint on a. Some of the packages we distribute are under the gpl. The perfect desktop linux mint 15 olivia howtoforge. To fully replace a windows desktop, i want the mint desktop to have the following software installed. Linux mint 15 codename olivia installation guide with. Linux mint first release in 2006 named was ada second was barbara and so on.
Linux mint is compatible with ubuntu software repositories. This guides shows you how to upgrade from linux mint 15 olivia to linux mint 16 petra. It is considered an ambitious release due to features that were not anticipated. In fact, you can ditch many released and bond with the version that works better for you. When i try to start the software manager, it asks for my password but then nothing happens. I would like to upgrade in order to have more recent software and fixes. If your processor is not compatible with pae please use linux mint maya lts instead. New submitter anand radhakrishnan writes the release candidate for the muchanticipated linux mint 15 olivia is available for user testing. The linux mint distribution has gained a reputation over the years as a powerful and user friendly desktop operating system. 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. Linux mint 15 olivia rc has been released noobslab. Linux mint 15 olivia release candidate is out slashdot.
Linux mint is a ubuntu based distribution and is compatible with ubuntu software repositories. Its known for its simplicity, stability, and ease of use. The most interesting addition i found was the new software sources tool. 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. A new tool called mintsources, aka software sources, was developed from scratch. Many people have been wondering what the official release date for linux mint 15 will be. The linux mint project has released the latest version of its ubuntubased linux distribution and its developers are setting their sights on making the distribution the goto choice for all linux users on the desktop. Linux mint 15 is the most ambitious release since the start of the project.
Html5 and two new tools, software sources and driver manager. This edition features all the improvements from the latest linux mint release on top of kde 4. From what little i know of linux, i am to obtain software packages from a repository. Id like to upgrade, but as linux mint upgrade page says.
Yesterday, the linux mint has released the next version of linux mint 16 petra for both cinnamon and mate desktops. Linux mint 15 has arrived with lots of new features and improvements. The mint team is known for not providing a firm release calendar. However, the distro is still in beta, the team has promised that it will be possible to upgrade to the stable version through beta or 18. There are some improvements in newer versions of apt. In this video we are going to discuss how to install linux mint 15 olivia.
Linuxmint 15 delivers smooth alternative to ubuntu. You can discuss anything linux mint in the new linux mint forum we created here on. Although billed in the release announcement as the most ambitious release since the start of the project, it breaks little new ground. Linux mint 15 codename olivia released on 29 may 20 which is based on ubuntu.
Linux mint 15 codename olivia installation guide with screenshots. Linux mint is ed 2006 and trademarked through the linux mark institute. Because linux mint 15 ships with a custom addaptrepository command, it took a bit more to get y ppa manager to work with it, but all should be working now. Software resources, responsiveness one thing linux mint 15 olivia takes from its parent, raring ringtail, is the phenomenal improvement in resource usage, performance and. The new linux mint 15 rc olivia has two versions, cinnamon 1. The team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 15 olivia rc. The latest version of linux mint running the kde desktop is now available as a release candidate linux mint 15, codenamed olivia, improves various. Mintsouces allows you to select the mirrors used for the software sources, with an included speedtest tool that lets you select the fastest mirror. Its many new features include cinnamon control center, an improved login manager with html 5 support, a driver manager, and a lot of underthehood improvements. Linux mint has announced that version 15 is now available. Linux mint 15 olivia mate is a very good distro, only, unfortunately, not quite as good as the cinnamon flavor.
It is of latin origin and the meaning of olivia is olive tree. Linux mint 15 olivia kde is a vibrant, innovative, advanced, modern looking and fullfeatured desktop environment. Tips and tricks for linux mint after installation mint. Software sources if you appreciate what we do here on tecmint, you should consider. Linux mint has thrived on giving users what they want. I am a newbie running linux mint 15 olivia cinnamon edition 64bit. The project takes packages from the ubuntu repositories and adds its own utilities, themes and customizations to create a distribution which is designed to perform most tasks out of the box. First from linux mint 15 cinnamon test installation. Out test with linux mint 15 olivia, cinnamon edition. I recently installed linux mint 15 kde edition, and im trying to install qtcreator. Its basically a nice little tweaking tool that makes configuration of your software sources. Instead, it is more concerned with polishing and minor extensions of functionality. Both linux mint 15 olivia editions share most of the default applications basically all except for the file manager and other desktopespecific components.
I am facing a problem downloading anything using aptget tool. You have a bundle of problems, so lets start for the most important. The login screen can now be themed in html5 and two new tools, software sources and driver manager, make. The team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 15 olivia. In this article i will show you how to upgrade update your linux mint 14 nadia to linux mint 15 olivia, by changing the repositories and fully updating system with apt use these two oneliners to replace all quantal with raring and nadia with olivia, in order to get the needed repos. How to upgrade from linux mint 15 to linux mint 17. Its therefore very important, that you have no wrong or defective repositories in your sources list.