Linux Mint 7 Gloria x64 Available for Download

Posted by Sierra Monica B. in Linux on 06 25th, 2009 | no responses

The Linux Mint Blog announced the release of the latest version of the Linux-based operating system, also known as Gloria.
Linux Mint 7 “Gloria” x64 is an elegant is a GNU/Linux desktop distribution characterized by the mint green shades providing a fresh look.
The system features custom desktop and menus, some nice configuration options, a web-based installation interface, and many enhancements brought by each new edition.

This latest edition looks and feels the same as the main one, but was developed for 64-bit processors, such as Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad and AMD Athlon X2 64.
The developers introduced several new enhancements, like the Suggestions feature in the mintMenu, which displays suggestions related to your searched keywords, even if you got no result after the applications filtering.

You can configure the keyboard keys to instantly open the menu, for example by simultaneously pressing the left Control key and the left Super (Windows) key.
When right-clicking on the trash icon you have now the option of emptying it.
Other enhancements can be found in mintInstall, mintUpdate, mintUpload, mintWelcome and the command line.

System requirements include the specific processor type, 512MB of RAM memory, and enough disk space for the 2.5GB compressed on the 700MB CD.
In case you just want to upgrade from the Release Candidate to Linux Mint 7 “Gloria” x64 you need to enable the “dist-upgrade” option in the preferences window and then refresh the list.

There are two options available to obtain the operating system: download the available torrent or the ISO, and order the live CD/DVD for $10.