Until 2016 the developers won't begin work on a new base and will be focus completely on the current base. Until 2016 Linux Mint will use the same package base as Linux Mint 17 making it easier to upgrade. Linux Mint 17 will receive support updates until 2019. What is important with Linux Mint 17 is the LTS strategy.

This list doesn't cover everything and may not make sense to new users so it would be beneficial to click the link above to get the full list. Support for MDM failback shutdown sequence.The 'WACOM' plug has been re-introduced.Power management and screen saver settings redesigned.Improved graphical interface for system settings.Language Settings tool added to make it easier to select your language.Refined MDM login manager and multi monitor support improved.The driver manager can now install drivers without an internet connection.Generally there is a debate to be had as to whether it really has everything that Photoshop has to offer but for the casual user it certainly is incredibly powerful. Linux Mint is in a better state when it is first installed than Windows is and for the most part requires no extra specialist software to be installed for the most common uses of home computers.įor those of you that haven't heard of GIMP it is a fine picture editing tool. Linux Mint has a great selection of applications that are installed by default. Linux Mint has everything you need installed from the outset, so you can watch your favourite Youtube videos, play your favourite games and listen to your music collection with no further setup required. Some Linux distributions do not include proprietary technology such as the ability to play Flash videos and listen to MP3 audio.

Insert the USB drive and reboot your computer. You will need to follow the guide showing how to create the Linux USB drive first.īefore you begin, backup your computer using the Windows 7 backup and recovery tools.

512 megabytes RAM (1 gigabyte recommended)Ĭlick here for my guide showing how to create a bootable Linux Mint USB drive.Ĭlick here for my guide showing how to install Linux Mint as a virtual machine.Ĭlick here for my guide showing how to dual boot OSX and Linux Mint 17 on a MacBook Air.Ĭlick here for my guide showing how to install Linux Mint alongside Windows 7.Ĭlick here for my guide showing how to replace Windows 7 with Linux Mint.Ĭlick here for my guide showing how to install Linux Mint alongside Windows 8.1.įor now though I am going to take you through the installation steps to show just how easy it is.

x86 processor (32-bit) or 圆4 processor (64-bit).

NOTE: There is now a new version of Linux Mint (version 17.1)Ĭlick here for a review of Linux Mint 17.1 Today I am going to be reviewing Linux Mint 17 with the Cinnamon desktop environment which is the best that Linux Mint has to offer. The best Linux alternative for Windows 7 that I have found thus far is probably Zorin OS 8. Windows 7 is probably the best version of Windows there has ever been. Windows 7 users are not running out of support and there isn't all that much wrong with Windows 7, especially if you have used it for a while. I have already written articles giving 5 reasons why Lubuntu might be better for Windows XP users and that PCLinuxOS might be better for Windows XP users with more powerful machines and Windows Vista users.įor Windows 8 users, I would imagine that just about any flavour of Linux is preferable but I would probably lean towards Ubuntu as I think Ubuntu provides the killer new desktop that Windows 8 has tried to introduce but in a much better way. One of the hardest sells is trying to convince someone who is using Windows 7 that there is a version of Linux suitable for them. I believe that there is a version of Linux out there for everyone.

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