Linux Mint 18.2 “Sonya” MATE – BETA Release

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    From http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3266


    This is the BETA release for Linux Mint 18.2 “Sonya” MATE Edition.

    http://www.linuxmint.com/pictures/screenshots/sonya/thumb_mate.png

    Linux Mint 18.2 Sonya MATE Edition

    Linux Mint 18.2 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2021. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop even more comfortable to use.

    New features:

    This new version of Linux Mint contains many improvements.

    For an overview of the new features please visit:

    What’s new in Linux Mint 18.2 MATE.

    Important info:

    The release notes provide important information about known issues, as well as explanations, workarounds and solutions.

    To read the release notes, please visit:

    Release Notes for Linux Mint 18.2 MATE

    System requirements:

    • 512MB RAM (1GB recommended for a comfortable usage).
    • 11GB of disk space (20GB recommended).
    • Graphics card capable of 1024×768 resolution.
    • DVD drive or USB port.
    Notes:

    • The 64-bit ISO can boot with BIOS or UEFI.
    • The 32-bit ISO can only boot with BIOS.
    • The 64-bit ISO is recommend for all modern computers (Almost all computers sold in the last 10 years are equipped with 64-bit processors).
    Upgrade instructions:

    • This BETA release might contain critical bugs, please only use it for testing purposes and to help the Linux Mint team fix issues prior to the stable release.
    • It will be possible to upgrade from this BETA to the stable release.
    • It will also be possible to upgrade from Linux Mint 18.1 Upgrade instructions will be published after the stable release of Linux Mint 18.2.
    Bug reports:

    • Please report bugs below in the comment section of this blog.
    • When reporting bugs, please be as accurate as possible and include any information that might help developers reproduce the issue or understand the cause of the issue:
      • Bugs we can reproduce, or which cause we understand are usually fixed very easily.
      • It is important to mention whether a bug happens “always”, or “sometimes”, and what triggers it.
      • If a bug happens but didn’t happen before, or doesn’t happen in another distribution, or doesn’t happen in a different environment, please mention it and try to pinpoint the differences at play.
      • If we can’t reproduce a particular bug and we don’t understand its cause, it’s unlikely we’ll be able to fix it.
    • Please visit https://github.com/linuxmint/Roadmap to follow the progress of the development team between the BETA and the stable release.
     
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