Just installed 'Mint'. i'm a noob to Linux. Looks cool so far.
Wanted something simple to boot quick and be surfing or watching flix.
I had to install version '10' because i only had a 700MB CD-RW (no DVD) and i don't
think this machine will boot to a USB. I hope i can upgrade to 14 but i was having some 'package'
and 'server not reachable' issues.
Am i supposed to be sent a registration code now that i've posted?
Thanks. eggy!
Hey Yo!
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From a technical point of view it’s no longer tied to the Ubuntu schedule, so it could be released at any time, there’s no technical relevance between 14.10 and 17.1. Now, with that said, the 6 months cycle gave us rhythm and although quality and content dictate releases going public or being held back more so than dates or vague deadlines, the idea of a late November release is still there within the team and it helps us working towards that target.
..:: Welcome to LinuxMint ::.. Read everything you can -- Forums - Wiki - IRC
Linux: Tricks of the Trade > http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=38355
"All Linux OS-Distros" Forums and Tutorials > http://linuxquestions.org/questions/
What works for Ubuntu, usually works for Mint > http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/
https://help.ubuntu.com/community
Linux Alternative to Windows > http://www.linuxalt.com/
LinuxMint Community Forums - Tutorials > http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/welcome
** Remember, all OS-Distro, Apps, DE/WM are Open-Source and have a Help-Forum
..............................................................
From a technical point of view it’s no longer tied to the Ubuntu schedule, so it could be released at any time, there’s no technical relevance between 14.10 and 17.1. Now, with that said, the 6 months cycle gave us rhythm and although quality and content dictate releases going public or being held back more so than dates or vague deadlines, the idea of a late November release is still there within the team and it helps us working towards that target.
Re: Hey Yo!
The reason you can't reach the server and download packages is because the server isn't there anymore. Mint has Long Term Support versions that they support for 5 years. Mint 10 isn't one of them. The oldest version of Mint still in support is Mint 13, which is supported until spring of 2017. Mint 17 is supported until 2019. You will have exactly the same problem with Mint 14.
There is a utility called "plop" that will allow you to boot to a USB even on computers that don't otherwise support it. You might have a look at that. I've never used it myself, but I've seen it mentioned on various forums, and apparently it works well.
I recently installed MX-14 Linux on a couple of computers. It fits on a CD, and seems to work quite well. Another option you might consider is the minimal/network install of Debian. The .iso file for that is only a couple hundred megabytes, fits on a CD easily. I think Ubuntu might have something like that, too, but I'm not sure.
No, you don't need any registration code or anything.
Welcome to Linux, and welcome to the Mint forums, eggy!
There is a utility called "plop" that will allow you to boot to a USB even on computers that don't otherwise support it. You might have a look at that. I've never used it myself, but I've seen it mentioned on various forums, and apparently it works well.
I recently installed MX-14 Linux on a couple of computers. It fits on a CD, and seems to work quite well. Another option you might consider is the minimal/network install of Debian. The .iso file for that is only a couple hundred megabytes, fits on a CD easily. I think Ubuntu might have something like that, too, but I'm not sure.
No, you don't need any registration code or anything.
Welcome to Linux, and welcome to the Mint forums, eggy!
“If the government were coming for your TVs and cars, then you'd be upset. But, as it is, they're only coming for your sons.” - Daniel Berrigan
Re: Hey Yo!
eggy,
You don't need a registration code for a forum account
You only need one for a Community Site account http://community.linuxmint.com/ instructions are provided during registration
You don't need a registration code for a forum account
You only need one for a Community Site account http://community.linuxmint.com/ instructions are provided during registration
