Linux Mint 8 "Helena" Xfce released

The Xfce version of Linux Mint 8 Community Edition has released. Linux Mint 8 is based upon Ubuntu 9.10 thus making this Xfce release based on Xubuntu 9.10, Karmic Koala. With Linux Kernel 2.6.31, Xfce 4.6.1 "Helena" Xfce CE comes with a lot of improvements and the latest open source softwares. Check them out.

What's New in Linux Mint 8 Xfce

Software and Update Manager Improvements

This release comes with a bunch of nice feature additions in Software and Update Manager. Now, the layout of the software manager(Xfce-mintInstall) is changed. The screenshot of applications is now available in its bottom corner.

In addition to this, now you won't have to worry about hitting the refresh button for updating. In case of new updates, you will be notified by the update manager of a new version of 'mintinstall-data'.

In the Update Manager preferences, there is not a section "ignored packages" which lets you specify packages you don't wish to update. You can even use wildcard characters to define group of packages you want to ignore.

The new Upload Manager

The previos mintUpload is divided into two applications: the upload manager and the file uploader. The upload manager lets you define the upload services, say http or ftp. So, when you launch the file uploader these services are accessible from the system tray, selecting any of them will open the upload zone for that respective service.

Artwork Improvements

In the artwork section, Linux Mint 8 comes default with Shiki theme. The default background is called "Fresh" designed by Zwopper. Firefox comes bundled with stylish addons which gives it better integration with the overall theme.

Source: LinuxMint Blog