Linux Mint 8 "Helena" Released

The Linux Mint team has released the most stable version of its OS 'Helena' on 28th which includes many improvements and new features. Linux Mint is an open source OS based on Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala. It is powered by Linux kernel 2.6.31, X.org 7.4 and GNOME 2.28.1. Linux Mint comes with two main versions namely "Main" and "Universal (Light)". Highlights of Linux Mint 8 are as follows

1. LiveDVD instead of LiveCD

2. Support for OEM installs

3. New Upload Manager

4. Multiple language support

5. Menu Improvements

6. Software Manager improvements

7.MintCast registered by default as a podcast in Rhythmbox

8. Auto installation of media codecs via built in .mint file

System Requirements

32 bit processor, 512MB RAM, 2.5GB HD space, VGA card capable of 800x600 resolution, DVD/CD writer.

Downloads

Main Edition

    * size: 688MB LiveCD
    * MD5Sum: 06fc2f27f8352a2bac5516b86c020755
    * Torrent download: http://www.linuxmint.com/torrent/LinuxMint-8.iso.torrent
    * HTTP download: http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=44

Universal Edition

    * size: 1GB LiveDVD
    * MD5Sum: e297a2cdf1b1c6408ac6a6d76833933a
    * Torrent download: http://www.linuxmint.com/torrent/LinuxMint-8-Universal.iso.torrent
    * HTTP download: http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=45