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    Linux mint 8 "Helena" is out

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by guitarplayer, Nov 28, 2009.

  1. guitarplayer

    guitarplayer Notebook Guru

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    If anyone is interested linux mint 8 "Helena" is out, you can download it here.
     
    guitarplayer, Nov 28, 2009
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  2. v1k1ng1001

    v1k1ng1001 Notebook Deity

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    I am going to wait for the xfce CE and give it a shot on my netbook. Getting tired of xubuntu.
     
    v1k1ng1001, Nov 28, 2009
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  3. Ethrem

    Ethrem Notebook Prophet

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    Doesn't play nice with the nVidia MCP79 sound just like Ubuntu 9.10 that its based off of... *sigh*
     
    Ethrem, Nov 30, 2009
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  4. BrandonSi

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    Hrm.. What's up with the file names, no x86 or x64? I'm guessing from that, that only x86 was released? Their website is obviously getting slammed right now, hard to get the details.

    Edit - Yep, x86 only. x64 hasn't been released yet.
     
    BrandonSi, Nov 30, 2009
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  5. theZoid

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    right on time to slap on this old Sony Laptop for the ex....don't wanna fuss around with codecs, etc.....install it, and hit the road Jack....this is where Mint shines..... :p :D
     
    theZoid, Nov 30, 2009
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  6. BrandonSi

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    Nice, I've heard it looks pretty snazzy.. Waiting for the x64, though since I"m going to VM it I guess it doesn't really matter, still be slow as all heck.
     
    BrandonSi, Nov 30, 2009
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  7. theZoid

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    I can't even get a torrent for this.....jeez....

    EDIT: Got the torrent....
     
    theZoid, Nov 30, 2009
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  8. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    The website is up and running fine for me.
     
    Gintoki, Dec 1, 2009
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