Brief: This guide shows you how to dual boot Linux Mint with Windows 10 and enjoy both Linux and Windows together in one system. So you have decided to switch to Linux.Good decision! And if you chose to use Linux Mint, that’s even a better decision. Linux Mint is one of the best Linux distributions for beginners.Using Linux Mint is fairly easy and installing Linux Mint is no rocket science. To download your copy of Linux Mint 16, simply click the link below: Download Linux Mint 16 Once you have your downloaded your 'iso' image of Mint in either a 32bit or 64bit form, and chosen which desktop you would prefer (Mate or Cinnamon), you will need to burn this image file to a DVD.
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We have all seen Ubuntu 13.10 and the incremental improvements that it brought. Though the distro in itself was really good but it wasn't something tempting enough to actually leave Ubuntu Precise, the LTS one with support till April 2017, and adopt Ubuntu Saucy Salamander, with 6 months of support. At that point in time, I thought Mint would make it's release pretty soon.
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So, ultimately, on the last day of November 2013, the Linux Mint 16, named Petra, is out with it's home grown desktops, Cinnamon and Mate. I thought still 4+ months support is remaining for Saucy and hence, possibly worth trying.Cinnamon Desktop FromI downloaded the 32-bit ISOs (with pae kernel and hence, works very well with 64 bit machines), each about 1.2 GB in size and installed them on separate partitions on my two machines:. Asus K55VM laptop with 2.3 Ghz Core i7 processor with 8 GB DDR3 RAM and 2 GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M hybrid graphics.
Asus K54C laptop with 2.2 Ghz Core i3 processor with 2 GB DDR3 RAM and Intel HD 3000 graphics. Like Ubuntu Saucy, Linux Mint 16 ships with Linux Kernel 3.11.0 with Cinnamon 2.0 and Mate 1.6 desktop environments.
Except for the difference in DE, there is little to differentiate between the two distros. First I take up the incremental improvements that are in the release notes and additional improvements that I experienced during my usage.Improvements in Cinnamon versionI take up Cinnamon version first as here the improvements are more pronounced that Mate. The following improvements are stated in the of Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon version:1. Cinnamon 2.0, much lighter and much more stable than the previous versions though it looks pretty much the same as the previous versions. Options for subtle animations are there in Cinnamon including compositing, but animations are as catchy as a KDE 4.11.From2. The ability to play sounds when common events like starting Mint, switching desktop, minimizing or maximizing windows. Good that only few are enabled by default and users can manipulate the settings as per individual preference.
Otherwise, too much of sound may be a bit distracting to regular use.From3. A new applet to perform session and account related tasks. It is very functional and welcomed addition. Also, the functionality of changing login pictures, password and name is a good addition to make Cinnamon more functional.FromSystem administrators have now a tool to manage users and groups in Cinnamon.From4. Edge tiling is perhaps the most catchy addition that I experienced in Mint Cinnamon. Pressing 'Super+L+right/left/top/down arrow' after clicking any window places it tiles on one of the edges. It was already there in previous releases but it is more fine tuned now.FromFromAnother impressive feature is edge snapping though I didn't use it much.
Hence, no screenshot. The release note states:'Edge-Snapping is the most impressive feature in Cinnamon 2.0. It wasinspired by the Snap functionality of Xbox One. It is similar toEdge-Tiling (the window sticks to the edge or corner of the screen,occupies half of the screen and can be resized) but with one keydifference: Maximized windows do not cover snapped windows'.5. Nemo improvements: Nemo 2.0.8 is now loaded with a host of features and better aesthetics. It works a lot faster, support more programs than previous versions and allows to monitor progress while copying or moving the files. Another welcome addition of a more versatile file manager.From6.
New login screen: MDM 1.4 with a new attractive interface to allow login and switch between users along with enabling features like autologin.From7. USB Stick Formatter: A new tool to easily format USB to NTFS, FAT32 and ext4. It is a very required addition, I feel, for users like me who use pen drive regularly for Linux testing. The formatting functionality is present in GNOME 3 but not in KDE or any other DE. Good that now Cinnamon has that capability.From8. Faster MintInstall or Software Manager: MintInstall 7.5.1 works much faster than the previous Mint Software Managers. Actually this has been a long time complain from my side, Mint Software Center was painfully slow and much more inefficient compare to Ubuntu or Debian Software Center.
However, the present version is promising and I see at least 50% improvement in speed.From9. Faster boot and login: Previous Mint releases used to be slower compared to Ubuntu releases. I reported that while comparing between Mint and Ubuntu earlier. Thankfully this version boots much faster and is comparable to the boot time taken by Ubuntu Saucy.Other features that I experienced while using Mint Cinnamon are:10. 116 Cinnamon themes to decorate desktop - some are quite good but quite a few are trash as well.
Now Cinnamon is building an ecosystem similar to KDE, I suppose. The default theme is also appealing aesthetically and looks very professional.From11.
Improvement in artwork: quite a few catchy new wallpapers and incremental improvement in artwork in the new addition is a welcome step. Specially I should mention of font rendering - very few Linux distros are as pleasing to work as Linux Mint.From12. Windows shortcuts like pressing Super / Window key opens Menu, hot corners to see all workspaces, etc. Are welcome addition and very functional.From13. No unwanted issues like USB or external hard drives not auto-mounting, or inability to edit stuff in USBs, etc. Which kind of limit user experience.
Mint is possibly the most user-friendly Linux distro I've used. Period.Improvement in Mate versionMate version is comparatively poorer in terms of DE improvements. It has # 6 to 9 and 11, 13 to showcase in this version. Further, look-wise Mate is paler compared to Cinnamon.Mint 16 Mate FromNow I move to my regular stuff, taking each aspect of the distro one-by-one.AestheticsAs discussed, aesthetically Cinnamon looks much more appealing with it's black panel and good looking menu. Developers paid a lot of attention to details no doubt - it is evident right from boot splash and login screen to application interfaces and font rendering.FromMate, on the other hand, is a bit paler in comparison and didn't appeal to me much.FromSame holds for Nemo versus Caja. Nemo looks better than any other file manager I have used.FromAnother important thing I would like to mention is application interface optimization. For example, LibreOffice Calc, I use it a lot and in many Linux OS I face the issue of either the worksheet navigation tabs disappearing altogether or too small for legitimate viewing.
In Linux Mint 16, they appear perfect. I guess Mint developers can give a lesson or two to other distros about aesthetics. It is not just limited to creating a catchy interface but also giving adequate attention to details.Hardware RecognitionHardware recognition of Linux Mint is top notch and I didn't face any issue with the release. Only one issue I faced after installing bumblebee in Mate - for sometime the network icon showed no connection though I was connected and was able to browse internet. Possibly a bug but luckily for me things came back to normal after an update and reboot.Touchpad is supported well by both though I had to manually enable vertical scroll and tap functions. Now one interesting thing I observed, like Ubuntu 13.10, the touchpad gestures in Mint 16 function in opposite direction to previous releases of Ubuntu/Mint or any other Linux distro I've used. It is a bit uncomfortable to use initially but gradually I got used to it.FromInstallationInstallation is same as before for both and no Ubuntu One login during installation in Mint!
The steps are usual and no surprises there. It should not challenge even a Linux novice to install Mint.FromApplicationsBoth Mint Mate and Cinnamon ship with almost similar application sets (though Mate has some of it's own homegrown apps like Eye of Mate Image viewer, Pluma 1.6.2, etc. But Cinnamon has their GNOME 3 counterparts). Hi arindam,another nice review! I like the approach of comparing the several desktop spins of a distribution in one article.im very impressed by cinnamon's and mint's quality in this release. Everything looks and feels polished and elegant! I used cinnamon in the past and i liked it but it had some quirks every now and then, now it feels buttery smooth and matured and the new applets and the login screen are a welcome addition in comfort and functionality.
It really accomplished being stylish and modern and still offers the well known and loved gnome 2 usability. Mate on the other hand appears well i don't know how else to call it than boring. It is good old gnome 2 but i feel there is no big improvement. It gives an old school feel which is a good thing but it doesn't feel modern enough for me anymore.I have the feeling that mint will concentrate its efforts on cinnnamon and mate will slowly migrate to other developer communities. And i think that's fine since mate has been adopted by several distributors already.Considering the new usb formatting tool i actually didn't and don't see the necessity for it. Mint already had and has a disk partition tool i think it was called 'disks' which works well with usb disks and partitioning. Anyways it's a great release and definitely the new main os ony my machine.
Hi Maddy:Thanks for liking my article. I agree with you and I mentioned in my article as well - Mate seems antiquated and boring. Somehow they need to revamp, else Mate's applicability will be limited to older machines only. Even there XFCE offers more functionality than Mate and is more resource efficient. Cinnamon 2.0 actually blew my mind away. It is bringing in critical and functional innovation to make the desktop more user friendly and functional.
And it looks modern as well!Hope to see more functional improvements in future releases of Cinnamon now that it has become independent of GNOME 3.Regards,Arindam. All the right things that should be in a distro. Everything works and Mint is really a good experience. The main reason I don't use Mint is because of something that really is not relevant to anyone else. I just don't like the menu structure. I wish they had other options but oh well, that's just me. I also wish that Mint had decided to use Unity but then they would be just another Ubuntu spinoff.
I still think to this day that LinuxMint 5 KDE was the best KDE version I ever used. Even tho I have evolved with Unity, those were the days, LinuxMint 5 KDE and Ubuntu with Gnome 2. Courtesy of an article by The Register:But the really big news in Cinnamon 2.0 is it should now be much easier to get the desktop running in any distro thanks to the fact that it's now independent of GNOME 3.Cinnamon is still built on top of familiar GNOME technologies like GTK, but it no longer requires GNOME itself to be installed. Instead, Cinnamon 2.0 uses its own backend services and libraries to do the heavy lifting.Cinnamon 2.0 solves that by swapping out all the GNOME 3 guts for its own homegrown tools (the one exception being the Bluetooth daemon, which is still the GNOME 3 version). That makes Cinnamon more portable, which is great for users, but it also frees the developers to innovate and create new features without worrying about how they will be affected by future changes in GNOME.In other words, the future of the Cinnamon desktop is no longer bound to the future of GNOME 3. Hi Nexus:This is indeed a great news and a very critical one as well. Cinnamon evolving to be an independent DE is going to help it in the long run.
I am not sure what GNOME 4 is going to evolve to - GNOME 3 came as a shock to me and I couldn't adjust to it migrating from GNOME 2. I am more comfortable in regular DEs which doesn't make my laptop look like a tablet and which helps me to open an application or a file easily. Honestly, I wasn't a big fan of Cinnamon in the initial stages because of certain amount of instability I saw and less developed ecosystem than, say, a KDE.
But, now I am waiting for the Mint 17 LTS Cinnamon to come out next year. It is definitely going to be my production distro.Regards,Arindam. I would install mint from all the good things I heard about but after a couple of weeks would uninstall it, mint 15 changed all of that, through 15 I found that the reason I did not like it was it boring. Linux mint 15 showed me that I could enjoy all the goodness changing the way it looked and acted just like my windows 7, the cinnamon version took my breath away! The forums helped me to understand how to use it! Now I am happy camper!
I just installed Linux mint 16 cinnamon and cant wait for mint 17. Thank you for writing about it because of you and kind people like you is the reason that I became interested in Linux! Saucy is supported for 9 months until July 2014. Still too damn short, but I've been installing 13.10 lately, figuring it is easier to upgrade from 13.10 to 14.04 than 12.04. It is great that Ubuntu has moved from 3 to 5 years support of LTS releases, but if you want to keep upgrading you can not skip a LTS release and still have to upgrade every 2 years, so my 12.04 releases will have to be upgraded to Tahr at some point. My biggest issue with Mint is that it is harder to upgrade Mint then straight Ubuntu, you have to jump through more hoops. They even recommend fresh installs.
I still have a 5.04 Hoary Hedgehog install that is now at 12.04, 8 upgrades and still going strong (2 LTS-LTS).Personally, I don't find any Gnomeish DEs compelling, but I guess I prefer Cinnamon and Mate to Unity and that abomination called Gnome3. And Mint just adds its own little irritating quirks like its search engine substitutions (I like the idea of Duckduckgo, but the search results are not as good as Google's) and periodically overwriting my /root/.bashrc without even a 'by your leave.'
Since its inception, I have been running Mint 13 KDE on my linux workstations. Nevertheless, I test new Mint releases and desktop environments from time to time. In my recent tests of Mint 16 with Cinnamon and MATE, I encountered screen sizing problems and other technical issues with Cinnamon but not with MATE. Moreover, it was easier for me to configure the desktop to my liking with MATE than it was for Cinnamon.
Overall, I much prefer MATE and I hope that Mint will continue to provide us with this excellent choice. Hi, thanks for brilliant review.
I am a hardcore fan of cinnamon edition but my machine is dual core P4 with 3gb ram. So I just want to know the basic different between cinnamon and xfce editions. Can you provide some insights in this regards.I am a big fan of linux mint but am suffering from some issues like slow speed after couple of days.
I have installed xp (SP3) and linux mint 15 cinnamon. It shows a list of oS before booting, and sometimes it does not allow me to choose xp over linux.
Does this problem occur in linux mint 16 also. Also want to know when its LTS version will be released.thanks. Nice review, as usual!Keep it up that way!I have just one question. My Laptop is a HP Pavilion Dv7, with I7, 8GB of RAM, Nvidia Geforce GT630M and 640GB of HDD SATA. The specs are similar to your Asus laptop (k55vm), and I have UEFI support.My Windows 7 64 bits is installed on this HDD with GPT/UEFI partitioning.Will I have problems installing Linux Mint 16 64 bits alongside Windows 7 64 bits using an UEFI boot option? Will I have to use the 'famous' boot-repair-disk tool from Ubuntu Secure-Remix to repair my grub?Sincerely,Niko.
Hi Nikita,Both 32 and 64 bit versions work pretty well on 64 bit machines. In fact, 32 bit version consumes lower RAM than the 64 bit one. Also, a few apps like Skype, Actobat reader etc requires 32 bit architecture to install.
From that angle using 32 bit version seems better at the moment. But, a couple of years down the line all big Linux brands, I guess, will shift to only 64 bit versions. Chakra has already shifted and similarly Netrunner (I didn't find downloadable 32 bit ISO). So, if you want to install 14.04 LTS version of Ubuntu or Mint and plan to keep it for 5 years, my suggestion will be to install 64 bit one.Thanks,Arindam. I'd like to add something, too.64 bits OS are for PC with a 64-bits capable CPU (seems obvious.) and for PC with more than 4 GB of RAM, because 32-bits PC can 'only' handle 4 GB of RAM maximum. It's not an obligation to have more than 4GB of RAM to install a 64-bits, it's like Arindam said, 64-bits consumes more RAM than 32-bits.So, as Arindam said, go for the 64-bits version.I wont say that 32-bits is old, but I think that 64-bits is the future.
So if your PC is capable of 64-bits, go ahead!Niko. Anonymoushi i am new to linux, i installed linux mint 16 cinnamon 64 bit in may sony vaio vpceb44en which has 4gb ram 512mb ati mobility radeon graphics card, i installed amd-catalyst-13.11-beta-v9.4-linux-x86.x8664.run with success and all are going good, i use to turn on my laptop entire day and system remains idle full day without any heat or troubles. But as soon as i want to paly videos (720p or 1080p) in vlc or any other player fan begans to run too fast and at that time i checked gpu load was 29% and soon the temp of gpu goes to 80 degree, this happen every time even i start laptop after gap of a more than 10 houres.
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Linux Mint Update ManagerYou can also update your system by running the following command in the terminal. $ sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y2. Install Multimedia PluginThere is a variety of media players incorporated into Linux Mint 19 but some multimedia codes are still absent and playing some media files might be an issue.Run the following command to install media extensions and enjoy a reliable movie-watching and music-listening experience. $ sudo apt-get install mint-meta-codecs3.
Install the Latest Graphics DriversThis is a very important step, especially for gamers because installing the latest drivers is necessary for you to enjoy a smooth gaming experience. The good news?
It’s just a couple of clicks away.Do this by heading to Menu - Driver Manager. Install Graphics Driver in Linux Mint 4. Install Most Used Software in Linux Mint 19It is now time to install the software you need to run your everyday and professional tasks. Almost all the apps that you need are available for installation via the software manager.If you’re not sure of the app names you can browse the software manager using filters, search for apps by type using FossMint’s search bar, or refer to our list of. Learn to Use Snapis a universal packaging platform developed by Ubuntu and it enables the installation of a plethora of apps using a simple command.Linux Mint doesn’t offer Snap by default since it uses an alternative app packaging platform developed by Fedora,. Nevertheless, your system is yours and you can install snap with the simple command. $ sudo apt install snapdGoing forward, it is important that you learn how to use either or both tools (i.e.
Snap and Flatpak). They will save you a lot of time in the future.You can refer our article on how to use. Create a System SnapshotCreating system snapshots is an important recommendation by Linux Mint 19 and you can easily do this using the Timeshift application which is bundled with the update manager. Experiment with Desktop EnvironmentsAlthough, Linux Mint offers a variety of flavours like Cinnamon, Xfce, and Mate, let’s assume you chose one of the flavours without knowing the differences. You can easily switch to using any of the many DEs available for Linux and there are a few we have covered on FossMint.A simple search for “ Desktop Environments” will get you started on your journey or you can install KDE DE on your Linux Mint 19 as shown.Before you install KDE DE, I recommend that you create a system snapshot, so you have nothing to fear about. Once you have created a snapshot, you can use the command below to install KDE and its vital components. $ sudo apt install kubuntu-desktop konsole kscreenWhen you are done with the installation, simply log out and switch the desktop environment from the login screen.
Customize Linux Mint DesktopIn Linux Mint and almost all other Linux distro, you can personalize the UI/UX using any of the freely available shell themes, icon themes, cursors, etc.FossMint mostly covers Ubuntu-related topics but remember that Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu and it is compatible with all its themes, icons, apps, etcFor starters, you can begin by entering “ themes” in the search bar or head straight to our list of the. Play GamesGaming on Linux has not been an issue for a long time now and there are almost as many gaming options as you would get on Windows OS. Even cooler, there are a ton of awesome games that you can download and play for free.Doubt me? Check out the and/or the. Set Redshift to Maintain Healthy EyesNight Light has rapidly become a compulsory function in desktop Operating Systems and hand-held devices.
This function helps filter blue light which in turn, decreases the strain on your eyes. All that you need to do is launch the Redshift application (it is installed by default,) and set it to autostart. RedShift Protect Eyes 11. Magnify Your System’s Power ManagementLinux Mint 19 is flexible and reliable. That doesn’t prevent it from getting overheated and relatively slower every now and then.
The good news is that there are tools to make this a non-issue and they go by the name of TLP and Laptop Mode Tools.Note: As and added in the comments, both tools conflict because their packages interfere with each other so you decide which to install on your device. Install TLP Power Management Tool $ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:linrunner/tlp$ sudo apt-get update$ sudo apt-get install tlp tlp-rdw$ sudo tlp startOR Install Laptop Mode Tools $ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/apps$ sudo apt-get update$ sudo apt-get install laptop-mode-toolsAfter the installation, get the GUI for additional personalization by running the following command.
$ sudo gksu lmt-config-gui12. Update Your Firewall SettingsYou’ll be typically protected by your firewall when using your home network but not particularly when using public networks unless you manually set it up.Linux Mint 19 comes pre-installed with UFW ( Uncomplicated Firewall). All you need to do is search for Firewall in the Menu and activate it, at least for the public networks. I’ll recommend following useful music players that include GUI and command-line. Your Unwavering Support Matters a Lot:The cost of maintenance is skyrocketing as more readers are coming on board and the ad service that we employ in order to generate revenue is unfortunately no longer sufficient and this is especially due to the increased use of ad-blockers.We humbly request that you consider disabling your ad-blockers to support us financially or please consider buying us a coffee ( or 2 ) as a token of appreciation. Your donation(s) will go a long way in supporting FossMint and sister site, TecMint, in running efficiently.
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