Linux Mint 12 Lisa - a new favorite in the open source world?
Technologies / / December 19, 2019
linux Mint - it is well known to fans of Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. The main aim of the development was the desire to create a simple and convenient operating system that is ready to use immediately after installation. Therefore, all the necessary codecs and additions were originally built into the system needed to complete the work. In addition, the system contains a number of original programs and interface solutions, differentiating it from its competitors.
It is believed that the most popular linux-distro is Ubuntu. However, recently serious doubts began to appear in this, at least the most popular resource DistroWatch He gives lately palm Championship Linux Mint. In some zines even began to appear beautiful graphs of the popularity of various Linux distributions.
Such an upsurge of interest in Linux Mint well deserved and due to the very simple reason. Those who have followed the development of open source systems, certainly know that in them as the work environment often two competing shells used - Gnome and KDE. KDE developers too carried away with visuals and unnecessary bells and whistles, so as a simple and easy environment was alone Gnome. However, in the third version of the popular shell developers have radically changed her appearance and function, have made many revolutionary changes that so many users it had not taste. The Linux Mint team caught the trend and have taken all measures to remedy the situation.
C special additions (Mint Gnome ShellExtension) was an attempt to return the Gnome Shell familiar look. And it seems that this attempt has been successful. See for yourself - at the bottom we again have a taskbar button of the main menu (by the way very comfortable), and the top there is another panel that contains something similar to the system tray clock, indicators and icons applications. We even returned the window management buttons on their original place!
Appearance of the system also significantly redesigned and contains a proprietary topic in a light-gray tones, beautiful icons and set the wallpaper. In general, the interface system from the installer and ending exit screen, perfectly worked out and leave only pleasant impressions. It is evident that this has been given considerable attention.
Software running in the default set includes the Firefox browser, editing Gimp, the VLC video player, chat client Pidgin-and many other programs necessary to complete the computer life. And if you do something is not enough, you can always install missing software using PROGRAM MANAGER, containing information on more than 36,000 different tools.
During the tests, the system no problems were found in the stability of the system is very responsive and easy to use. So if you or Gnome Shell, Unity or not liking, try Linux Mint - perhaps this is where you will find the perfect solution for you.
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