Linux Mint Debian Edition 5

The time has come to drop Ubuntu. They continue to disregard users and go against their wishes.

So I just downloaded and installed Linux Mint Debian Edition 5 Beta on my laptop. It only comes with the Cinnamon desktop, which is fine. I love the Cinnamon desktop.

I am transitioning all my computers over to Linux Mint Debian Edition 5 as soon as the final release comes out. I suggest you wait as well. Also, do a live boot to make sure everything works. Nvidia drivers seem to be problematic for so people..

System requirements:

  • 2GB RAM (4GB recommended for a comfortable usage).
  • 20GB of disk space (100GB recommended).
  • 1024×768 resolution (on lower resolutions, press ALT to drag windows with the mouse if they don’t fit in the screen

Links

LMDE 5 “Elsie” – BETA Release
Release notes
Linux Mint Installation Guide
Cinnamon BETA Edition

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Jay Forrest

Jay Forrest is a long‑time Linux enthusiast who switched to Ubuntu in 2008 after a Windows XP virus convinced him to embrace open‑source software. A former host of the Linux User Podcast, Jay has worked in technical support for AOL, EarthLink, and Route 66 Casino, built his first 486 in the 90s, and has provided web design for businesses and nonprofits. He works with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and basic PHP, and enjoys exploring open‑source software. As a former Fedora Ambassador, Jay is dedicated to sharing why Linux—secure, stable, and open—remains his platform of choice.