Mint 17.3 beta. Is it safe to install?

[webwalker]

Did a search and couldn't find an answer to this. Since it's beta, when the final release comes out, will I have to do another re-install? Or will they do any necessary updates to make it so?

Thanks in advance

[srq2625]

No longer beta.

Release can be downloaded from here --> http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php

[Fred Barclay]

sqr2625 is correct--the final versions are out. You should use them instead.

Anyhow, for future reference: yes, the beta images are fully updated when the final versions are released.
So you can install 17.3 Desktop beta, and as long as you apply all levels 1-3 updates, you'll be running the final version.

[Habitual]

Did a search and couldn't find an answer to this. Since it's beta, when the final release comes out, will I have to do another re-install? Or will they do any necessary updates to make it so?

Thanks in advance

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down
What version of LinuxMint are you on now?
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please.

[webwalker]

OK, I only see final versions in 'mate' and 'cinnamon'. I'm running 17.0 kde and want to upgrade to the final 17.3. kde. Downloading now.

Thanks!

[webwalker]

17.0 Qiana is what I have. It started acting funny, so I want to upgrade.

[Habitual]

17.0 Qiana is what I have. It started acting funny, so I want to upgrade.

Acting funny, how?

[webwalker]

Programs crashing, losing icons on the taskbar, lost firefox completely, had to reinstall it. I'm pretty sure I know what happened. I was trying to install a program the night before last and I caught it saying it was removing all these other programs. I hit cancel, but I think it was too late.

I'll just do a re-install. Not a big deal. I'm always installing and trying different distros. Not like I'm new at it. LOL!

Thanks

[Habitual]

I'll just do a re-install. Not a big deal. I'm always installing and trying different distros. Not like I'm new at it. LOL!

I'll take your word for it.
Hopefully, these experiences have taught you to have a separate /home directory by now.

I can re-install in 15m, and be back to work in 20m.

[webwalker]

I'll just do a re-install. Not a big deal. I'm always installing and trying different distros. Not like I'm new at it. LOL!

I'll take your word for it.
Hopefully, these experiences have taught you to have a separate /home directory by now.

I can re-install in 15m, and be back to work in 20m.

Oh, I do! I have my OS on a 128 GB SSD, and /home on a 1TB drive. Believe me, I'm used to this. It's no fun if you can't tinker a little bit. I just wasn't sure if 'beta' would update to 'final' through the usual updates. I ran Revlinux for several years, and he had to give it up because of health reasons. Mint is so close to it, that I decided to start using it full time.

Thanks all!

[srq2625]

Reading this --> http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.p ... 3&t=213260

All 17.X DE versions have a clear upgrade path to 17.3. With minor caveats, the result will be what one would get from a clean install of 17.3.

However, 17.3 KDE ISO has not yet been released.

[Hoser Rob]

Installing a beta version of your OS is not a particularly good first idea to fix current problems.

I have no problem with tinkering if you have a spare computer you don't actually need all the time. But I want at least one install that is stable.

[Acewiza]

For people who installed the XFCE beta, update manager should bring it up to current piece-by-piece.