Linux Mint 9 LXDE released!

Not much of a Ubuntu fan myself, but Linux Mint is in my opinion one of the best derivatives out there. I currently us in on my Laptop in order to have a hassle free experience while being mobile.

So, if you're new to Linux then Mint is a great way to get started.

BTW, LXDE is a great light weight Window Manager that everyone should at least take for a spin.

Make sure to check out the full release notes in order to get the download locations, known issues and hardware requirements.

New features at a glance:

• New LXDM Display Manager
• Improved PCManFM2 file manager
• New Software Manager
  
  • 30,000 packages
  • Review applications straight from the Software Manager
  • APT daemon
  • Visual improvements
  
  
• New Backup Tool
  
  • Incremental backups, compression, integrity checks
  • Backup/Restoration of the software selection
  
  
• Better look & feel
  
  • Backgrounds
  • Welcome screen
  • Update Manager
  
  
• System improvements
  
  • Windows installer
  • Husse quotes
  • Default software selection
  • Local repository and Gnome-PPP
  • Apt hold/unhold/held commands
  
  
• Project changes
  
  • Community Website
  • Community Editions
  
  
• Upstream improvements
  
  • Faster boot
  • Long Term Support
  
  

Release Announcement: Linux Mint 9 LXDE released!.