Linux Mint Debian (201012) released!

[garcia82]

tried install LMDE 201012 on netbook Asus EEEPC 701.. livecd worked perfectly but installation crash on "configuring bootloader" .. ((

[J23]

tried install LMDE 201012 on netbook Asus EEEPC 701.. but installation crash on "configuring bootloader" .. ((

Hi garcia82
.. I had the same problem ..
- > but after a new try , I put the bootloader not on (for example) sda, ..
- > but rather on sdaXY .. on the same partition, where LMDE is sitting.

But:
This may only work, if another Mint-Version is on the disk .. and a bootloader is even there on.

exemplification:
sda1: LinuxMint-Isadora9
sda2: LMDE

HTH!

[mads]

Before getting too excited, see these:

Bug, importance: Critical, LMDE 201012 32-bit live-session not working for everybody
Mint Forums: How could this have been missed? (with a RC release)
Mint Forums: Live CD won't boot
Mint Forums: LMDE 201012 Fails Starting Live Session
Mint Forums: New Debian-based-live-cd boots to black screen

[heavymetalmixer]

For those who got the 32 bits edition, and are installing it using a USB (unetbootin): a found a solution:

First you gotta know what unti is your USB, in my case is /dev/sdb

Now, boot the live USB, get down until you're in "compatibilty mode", then press tab for editing. After "xforcevesa" put "nomodeset" and enter.

Just wait, and you''ll see the live USB begin with a 800*600 resolution

Now install LMDE (the steps are obvious, i won't say them), and wait until it's complete.

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If you got stucked in "Configuring bootloader" for a big while, quit the installation and reboot. Then use the live USB . . . again (yeah, i know it's so hard . . .)

Now, get down until you're in "compatibilty mode", then press tab for editing. After "xforcevesa" put "nomodeset", and where it says "root = /dev/ram", replaces ram for the unit of your usb, in this case sdb and enter.

Now, you got LMDE installed but grub is screwed, let's get going . . .
First, you gotta know what's the partition where you installed LMDE, open a root terminal a type:

"mount /dev/sda2 /mnt" (sda2 is in this case the partition where you installed LMDE)
"mount --bind /dev /mnt/dev"
"mount --bind /proc /mnt/proc"

then . . .

"chroot /mnt"
"grub-install --recheck /dev/sda" (here it's sda because got to be installed in all the Hard Drive)

Then, reboot WITHOUT the live USB, and enter in LMDE, just login normal, now you got the SO normally installed.

Open the root terminal and type:

"update-grub2" and wait until it's complete.

If that command didn't work, type this:
"aptitude install grub2" and follw the steps.

NOW you got LMDE 32 bits Installed successfuly.

[heavymetalmixer]

Oh, i forgot to say something: I got a Nvidia VGA, for ATI, i think instead "nomodeset" it's "radeon.modeset=0"

[J23]

Hello @ all, who got problems with Xmas-LMDE-32bit ..

I think,
the better way is .. to wait until January2011 ..
Clem says in his blog,
that a remastered 32bit-iso-LMDE is coming out on Jan.2011.
(because of the troubles, which are on the last release)

see: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=1610

LMDE:

* We’re currently addressing the “Black Screen of Death” bug and re-spinning the 32-bit ISO which is likely to be released sometime this week as “201101″ to avoid confusion with the current ISO. This bug is preventing many people from running the live CD.

[albert]

I installed LMDE 32bit on VirtualBox VM running on an aging iMac (I'm getting closer to just wiping the iMac and installing LM), and it works great directly from the .iso, however, when I try to install it, I eventually get a menu which scans for partitions (there 20 GiB available in VM). The menu follows one which asks about keyboard layout. I then "edit" partitions, Gparted starts and shows my 20 GiB unallocated space. I'm tempted to create a partition table but don't really have a clue re the details.

Any help here greatly appreciated.

[Eucalyptus]

I installed LMDE 32bit on VirtualBox VM running on an aging iMac (I'm getting closer to just wiping the iMac and installing LM), and it works great directly from the .iso, however, when I try to install it, I eventually get a menu which scans for partitions (there 20 GiB available in VM). The menu follows one which asks about keyboard layout. I then "edit" partitions, Gparted starts and shows my 20 GiB unallocated space. I'm tempted to create a partition table but don't really have a clue re the details.

Any help here greatly appreciated.

The most important to remember is to separate root and home partition. Assuming you allocates 512 MB RAM to the VM:

6 to 8 GB, ext4, / (slash which means root)
remaining -512 MB, ext4, /home
512 MB, swap

[J23]

Please:
Have a look on NEWS-UPDATE in the Blog of Clem: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=1610
Important: Clems post-Nr. 45

# Clem Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 9:26 pm

I forgot to mention three important things:

- Please do not download the ISO until it is officially announced (We’ll be releasing 201101 shortly but it’s not available yet. If you managed to download it already, you’re just running the wrong ISO.)
- If you downloaded 201012 and you’re getting a black screen you can try the following kernel arguments: “nomodeset” for nvidia, “nouveau.modeset=0″ for nforce/gforce and generic, “radeon.modeset=0″ for ATI cards. This should let you boot the live session and install LMDE. Post-install you’ll be running an up-to-date kernel, so you won’t need to modify your grub settings for things to work.
- The upcoming 201101 ISO should work fine for most chipsets in normal or compatibility modes without using any modesetting kernel arguments. I could personally observe that on two nvidia and one intel systems. We’ll be testing the ISO on more systems, including ATI chipsets, before releasing it.

Everything is said in this answer of Clem

Have a nice Sylvester & relax .. January 2011 is coming soon

[Rafe]

Installed the amd64 version without any problem. Thank you again, Clem.

[zebedeeboss]

Great Job... Complete Linux newb here and I have been trying to find a stable version for months... This one simply works right out of the Box... Superb... Just got the very steep climb now to Linux user status lol

[defcon]

Will there be an official anoucement from clem when 2011.01 will be released?

[willie42]

Keep an eye on the Blog it should be posted there.

[grey1960envoy]

201101 came out today and it works like a charm on my Dell inspiron 1525 (as if I expected anything less )

[pickgrand]

I downloaded 201101 I am still having the black screen issue on this release. I have an intel 82830 graphics chip. xforcevesa and nomodeset. I can try stuff if someone give me instructions. But I don't know a lot of linux. any help would be great.
The blog says i915.modeset=0 but I am not sure where to put that it doesn't seem to work.
Any help would be great.
Laptop is a Dell Latitude C400 with 1gb ram.

[JamesM]

Humm, are there any drafts for gnu/kfreebsd version of mint (not linux, i know, this means that it would be MintBSD or BSDMint)

I would surly use kfreebsd-mint for my desktop and make sure it has zfs installed.

[grey1960envoy]

Humm, are there any drafts for gnu/kfreebsd version of mint (not linux, i know, this means that it would be MintBSD or BSDMint)

I would surly use kfreebsd-mint for my desktop and make sure it has zfs installed.

Why not Mintify all the distros ? ...That would keep Clem and the crew busy for a while

[dhante0334]

Hello guys, just need help on linux mint debian, am using the 64 bit version, my video card is not working it is a ati radeon hd 3400 and skype is not working when i open it nothing happens. thank you and have a nice day,

[Pranaone]

Downloaded it just now. Thanks mint team!

[Kelley_Green]

Please:
Have a look on NEWS-UPDATE in the Blog of Clem: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=1610
Important: Clems post-Nr. 45

# Clem Says:
December 30th, 2010 at 9:26 pm

I forgot to mention three important things:

- Please do not download the ISO until it is officially announced (We’ll be releasing 201101 shortly but it’s not available yet. If you managed to download it already, you’re just running the wrong ISO.)
- If you downloaded 201012 and you’re getting a black screen you can try the following kernel arguments: “nomodeset” for nvidia, “nouveau.modeset=0″ for nforce/gforce and generic, “radeon.modeset=0″ for ATI cards. This should let you boot the live session and install LMDE. Post-install you’ll be running an up-to-date kernel, so you won’t need to modify your grub settings for things to work.
- The upcoming 201101 ISO should work fine for most chipsets in normal or compatibility modes without using any modesetting kernel arguments. I could personally observe that on two nvidia and one intel systems. We’ll be testing the ISO on more systems, including ATI chipsets, before releasing it.

Everything is said in this answer of Clem

Have a nice Sylvester & relax .. January 2011 is coming soon

Will there be a 64-bit 201101 release, or is it needed?