Am I correct in the assumption that a Mint version (now 14) always includes the same set of applications, but the graphical interface may differ?
For version 14 currently: Mate, Cinnamon, KDE, XFce (and for other versions LXDE, Gnome, Fluxbox)
Second question: If I start using version 14, how can I update in the future?
Thanks
Mint versions
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There are no such things as "stupid" questions. However if you think your question is a bit stupid, then this is the right place for you to post it. Stick to easy to-the-point questions that you feel people can answer fast. For long and complicated questions use the other forums in the support section.
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gert3d
Mint versions
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Re: Mint versions
Updating Mint versions hasn't historically been recommended, but it can be done by a few, and users usually do a fresh install. I find the Ubuntu (and derivatives) upgrade to new versions slow, sometimes buggy and occasionally prone to failure. New installs are just faster and I can backup my /home, reinstall, and copy my files back over faster than an upgrade.
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mhauden
Re: Mint versions
A clean install is definitely the way to go ... although I've used Ubuntu's in-place upgrades between minor versions (e.g. 11.04 to 11.10) it just makes me nervous about what will break... and when.
A combination of Mint's backup/restore tool (which will backup both your files and your installed packages), and specifically *selectively* bringing subfolders from .cinnamon and .config back into your profile after reinstalling is a fairly painless way to go.
To the point made here[1], an upgrade isn't necessary by definition, unless you're running an unsupported OS or want the features of the new version (e.g. hardware support in the kernel, desktop manager tweaks, etc.).
[1] http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/2
A combination of Mint's backup/restore tool (which will backup both your files and your installed packages), and specifically *selectively* bringing subfolders from .cinnamon and .config back into your profile after reinstalling is a fairly painless way to go.
To the point made here[1], an upgrade isn't necessary by definition, unless you're running an unsupported OS or want the features of the new version (e.g. hardware support in the kernel, desktop manager tweaks, etc.).
[1] http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/2