There is something about linux mint they are specialist in making distros which just work. Qiana studio complete multimedia production linux and ubuntu. Oct 30, 2015 linux mint software developers decided that after qiana, all the subsequent versions should use sourcecode of current lts release of linux mint till ubuntu releases a new lts release. Jun 29, 2014 the iso images for the cinnamon and mate editions of linux mint 17 qiana were updated and labelled v2.
Linux mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable gnulinux desktop distribution. Barbara was a lightly customized ubuntu system with a different theme and slightly different default software. In mid2014 the successor to 17 qiana was announced to be 17. Clement lefebvre has announced the release of linux mint 17. Linux mints first stable version, barbara, was released in 2006.
The latest version of linux mint, the 17th release codenamed qiana, is out. The team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 17 qiana. Welcome to the qiana edition of the linux mint cinnamon operating system built around the awesome cinnamon desktop environment and using the latest linux technologies from canonicals ubuntu distribution availability, supported platforms, boot options. Dec 07, 2019 qiana studio is a ubuntu and linux mint based system for multimedia productions. Youll find ubuntu version in the etcupstreamreleaselsbrelease file. The developers seek to make a lightweight but powerful avdistro basing on linux mint. Basically, all the new version releases could be based on the ubuntus lts release, and all point releases could be based on existing ltss source code.
It was the name of a fashion silklike material, introduced in the 1970s and popular in the discoera, when it was made into loud, shiny shirts with pointy collars. The new version of linux mint is based on ubuntu 14. Linux mint is free of charge thanks to your donations and adverts on the website and we hope youll enjoy it. Linux mint is free of charge thanks to your donations and adverts on the website and we hope youll. Linux mint 17 qiana mate edition linux mint 17 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2019. The easiest and best linux desktop had a new longterm support release during the holidays. Similarly to ubuntu, itll be supported for 5 years, meaning that itll be safe to use until 2019. Whats the difference between ubuntu and linux mint. Jan 30, 2015 libreoffice is a must app that has lots of features that makes office work in linux easier. We have already discussed whats new in linux mint 17.
Until 2016, the development team wont start working on a new base and will be fully focused on this one. Ubuntu is the base for linux mint, so ubuntu is always one step ahead. Linux mint 17 qiana kde edition is the new release of linux mint 17 based on kde desktop environment. So, a couple of months after an ubuntu release, a linux mint releases comes up based on that ubuntu release. Linux mint 17 qiana may, 2014 all editions 32bit, 64. Since version 17 linux mint is based on lts versions long term support of ubuntu. Unfortunately, this is no longer available with linux mint 19, but it can still be installed on top of version 19 if you miss it.
Linux mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable gnu linux desktop distribution. Mar 21, 2014 linux mint 17 will be named qiana and should be available at the end of may 2014. A number of the distros including linux mint based on ubuntu make use of it as well. Logic behind the code naming of most popular linux distros. Now, lets dig into the version numbering and codenaming of linux mint. The xfce was released on june 26, 2014, and kde edition was released on june 23, 2014. Development of linux mint began in 2006 with a beta release of linux mint 1. If you want to access their source code you can use the aptget source command. The new iso images provide fixes for the following issues.
Dec 24, 2014 linuxmint project proudly announced the new release of linuxmint 17. The team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 17 qiana rc. Linux mint 17 qiana xfce edition is the new release of linux mint 17 based on xfce desktop environment. Jun 02, 2014 on may 31st 2014 official linux mint developers announced on their blog, that the final version of linux mint 17, codename qiana with both versions available for download, cinnamon and mate desktop, with an official support until 2019 same as its mother distribution ubuntu 14. Now linux mint 17 has cinnamon, mate, kde, and xfce falvors.
Linux mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable gnu linux desktop. Until 2016, future versions of linux mint will use the same package base as linux mint 17, making it trivial for people to upgrade. Its a great alternative for people leaving windows as well as those. All the links were updated on the website and in the announcements to point to the new isos. May 31, 2014 linux mint 17 qiana was released on may 31, 2014, it was preceded by version 16, and was available for desktop computers. May 16, 2014 the team is proud to announce the release of linux mint 17 a. Linux mint 17 instruction guide for the installation of the latest version of mint 17 codename qiana with the mate desktop. It doesnt matter which version of linux mint you install. Some of the packages we distribute are under the gpl. In every version, theres a single panel at the bottom with a menu, quick launch icons, and system tray icons. Jun 02, 2014 i take a look at the latest version of linux mint 17 mate edition. Knowing which ubuntu version your linux mint release is based on is helpful in cases where youll have to use ubuntu codename while adding a repository like when you need to install the latest virtual box in linux mint. This means that ubuntu and linux mint will be different by the time the next lts release becomes available. Up to 2014 there had been two linux mint releases per year, about one month after the.
The os title ubuntu has always shown up in the boot menu because linux mint is derivative from ubuntu, but when i select ubuntu it runs linux mint like it would without the live usb. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop even. On may 31st 2014 official linux mint developers announced on their blog, that the final version of linux mint 17, codename qiana with both versions available for download, cinnamon and mate desktop, with an official support until 2019 same as its mother distribution ubuntu 14. Howto install linux mint 17 qiana mate desktop edition. Linux mint 17 qiana lts was released on 31 may 2014, remaining current until the end of november 2014 and supported until april 2019. Linux mint feels more familiar to windows users than ubuntu.
Lmde is a linux mint project which stands for linux mint debian edition. Linux mint is an open source operating system based on ubuntu, but with an emphasis on ease of use, simple installation of proprietary media codecs, and a. If youre not sure which one is right for you, cinnamon 64bit edition is the most popular. Next articlecinnamon desktop now available for ubuntu 14. Linux mint 17 qiana long term support version of linux mint. Linux mint 17 qiana cinnamon 64bit information about this edition. Linux mint 17 qiana i can say that because this version, now a late release candidate. Linux mint had few users from these early versions until the release of linux mint 3.
And now, linux mint has aligned itself with the twoyear longterm support lts release cycle of ubuntu. Dec 30, 2014 as we all know, latest stable version of linux mint os linux mint 17. Jan 20, 2019 the distant cousin of ubuntu if i may call it that, linux mint is another popular linux distribution. May 31, 2014 linux mint offers cinnamon, linux mints own desktop environment, and mate, the gnome 2 continuation, as its two top choices, both of which maintain a layout pretty similar to gnome 2. Up to 2014 there had been two linux mint releases per year, about one month after the ubuntu releases they were based on. Lets see the new features and how we can installupgrade to libreoffice 4. At the partitioning page, take a look at the depiction of your hard drive at the top of the page and make note of the partition numbers for your ubuntu partitions.
Whats new in qiana the new version of linux mint is based on ubuntu 14. With improved cinnamon and bang on money release after release. Which version of ubuntu is my linux mint installation based on. With the ubuntu trusty tahr released in april 2014, i was eagerly waiting for the final release of mints version of the long term support release. How to upgrade linux mint 16 petra to linux mint 17 qiana. May 19, 2014 clement lefebvre has announced the availability of the release candidate for mint 17. Linux mint is free of charge thanks to your donations and adverts on the website and. Version, codename, release date, underlying ubuntu version.
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. I downloaded the os from a mirror site in canada and do an integrity check on the download with the. Linux mint vs ubuntu which distro should you choose. I have been attempting to load the linux mint 17 qiana os on my old packard bell easynote e4710 with an intel pentium processor, 1. Linux mint 17 qiana lts was released on 31 may 2014, remaining current until the.
May 30, 2014 linux mint 17 will receive security updates until 2019. Ubuntu and other linux distributions contain opensource software, so anyone can modify it, remix, and roll their own versions. Each linux mint release is based on a different ubuntu release. Click forward to get to the manual partitioning page.
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