Linux Mint 9 RC

[Centaur]

Finally the new Linux Mint 9 RC is out.

You can get it here:
Linux Mint 9 "Isadora" - Gnome RC (amd64):
ftp://ftp.is.co.za/mirror/linuxmint.com/testing/linuxmint-9-gnome-rc-amd64.iso

Linux Mint 9 "Isadora" - Gnome RC (i386):
ftp://ftp.is.co.za/mirror/linuxmint.com/testing/linuxmint-9-gnome-rc-i386.iso

The announcement of the new RC can be read here: http://www.linuxmint.com/blog/?p=1386

And an overview of the new features in Linux Mint 9 here: http://linuxmint.com/rel_isadora_whatsnew.php

Enjoy.

 

[hawker]

Any new notable features?

 

[Centaur]

The most notable, according to me, is the new MintBackup tool.

The Backup Tool was also rewritten from scratch. Linux Mint needed a solid backup tool that would allow you to easily perform fresh installations without losing what's important to you: Not only your data, but the selection of software you installed. With this new tool you can upgrade to new versions of Linux Mint by performing fresh installations from the CD, you end up with a clean system containing your data, your preferences and even the software you previously installed.

Software selection: The Backup Tool can identify the software you installed in Linux Mint and save this selection as a list. It can also restore that selection of software on a different computer or after the installation of a new version of Linux Mint.

Incremental backups and compression: The new Backup Tool can check differences between files in a variety of ways and perform incremental backups and restorations. It can also archive and compress on the fly.

Integrity check: Thanks to an integrity check, the Backup Tool verifies each file after it's been backed up (this check can be disabled to make the backup faster).

From http://linuxmint.com/rel_isadora_whatsnew.php

 

[Centaur]

New features at a glance:
New Software Manager
30,000 packages
Review applications straight from the Software Manager
APT daemon
Visual improvements
New Backup Tool
Incremental backups, compression, integrity checks
Backup/Restoration of the software selection
Menu improvements
Editable items
Transparent menu
Always start with favorites
“Add to” shortcuts
Desktop settings
Changes apply immediately
Additional options
Better look & feel
Backgrounds
Welcome screen
Update Manager
System improvements
Windows installer
Husse quotes
USB Creator
Default software selection
Local repository and Gnome-PPP
Apt hold/unhold/held commands
Project changes
Community Website
CD & DVD
Community Editions
OEM installation disks
USA/Japan distributors disks
32 & 64-bit
Upstream improvements
Faster boot
Long Term Support

Taken from: http://www.linuxmint.com/blog/?p=1386

 

[ChazKeo]

Can't wait for the KDE version. I use Minty goodness on my home laptop and desktop. Love this distro!!