Flash back the release of Linux Mint 14 Xfce: Opportunities around New features and important information.


Available since December 20, 2012, it brings about, 7 majors improvements. For those who unfamiliar, Xfce is a lightweight desktop environment which aims to be fast reliable.  
‘’This edition features all the improvements from the latest Linux Mint release on top of an Xfce 4.10 desktop.’’ Linux Mint teaches us.
Therefore, new improvements include: Online
documentation ; Application finder ; Multiple rows and deskbar mode in the panel ; Actions plugin ; MIME type editor ; Single-click operation, automated background image cycling and thumbnail rendering on the desktop etc.
Regarding important info, we learn also that:
‘’Make sure to read the “Release Notes” to be aware of important info or known issues related to this release:
  • PAE required for 32-bit ISO
  • AMD Radeon HD2xxx-4xxx series card
  • Additional drivers
  • Mouse integration in Virtualbox
  • Moonlight
  • mint4win
  • CD images
  • GnomePPP and local repository’’

And System requirements include: x86 processor (Linux Mint 64-bit requires a 64-bit processor. Linux Mint 32-bit works on both 32-bit and 64-bit processors). 384 MB RAM (1GB recommended for a comfortable usage). 5 GB of disk space .Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution and CD/DVD drive or USB port.
To upgrade from a previous version of Linux Mint here are some instructions.
For a complete tour of the new features in Xfce 4.10, go to http://xfce.org/about/tour.

Popular Posts