Linux Mint 8 “Helena” RC1 released

On November 12, a Linux Mint 8 RC1 release called Helena took place. Linux Mint 8 come out with many bug fixes and improvements. It is necessary to note the addition of OEM support, a new download manager, new features have been added to the Update Manager, in particular, the choice of the package for which updates will not be downloaded and subsequently installed, and the capabilities of the Software Manager have been expanded.

Linux Mint 8 Helena is based on Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala, the kernel GNU / Linux 2.6.31, Gnome 2.28 and Xorg 7.4.

Recommended improvements for this version:
- OEM installation
- the ability to ignore updates
- multiple choice in SoftWare Manager
- Improved menu

Now in the Places submenu you can define your own paths:

Updated submenu:


You can also make the System or Places submenu active or inactive:

Added Lock Screen button:

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Added new Upload Manager with support for the following protocols: FTP, SFTP and SCP:


Linux Mint 8 Helena includes Gnome Colors and the main theme is: Shiki-Colors .

Official site - Linux Mint
Download link - ISO
Download link - torrent