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Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Sep 27, 2023,
updated Sep 28, 2023
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: September 24th, 2023
=> https://news.tuxmachines.org/i/2023/09/thumb_cinnamon.thumbnail.png ↺ LMDE 6 Faye
The team is proud to announce the release of LMDE 6 “Faye”.
LMDE is a Linux Mint project which stands for “Linux Mint Debian Edition”. Its goal is to ensure Linux Mint would be able to continue to deliver the same user experience, and how much work would be involved, if Ubuntu was ever to disappear. LMDE is also one of our development targets, to guarantee the software we develop is compatible outside of Ubuntu.
LMDE aims to be as similar as possible to Linux Mint, but without using Ubuntu. The package base is provided by Debian instead.
Read on
=> https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4570 ↺ Read on
Also: How to upgrade to LMDE 6
=> https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4571 ↺ How to upgrade to LMDE 6
Linuxiac:
=> https://linuxiac.com/lmde-6-released/ ↺ LMDE 6: A Dream Come True for Desktop Linux Users
Among the many desktop ones, Linux Mint is a name that needs no introduction whatsoever. The distribution has earned its place as one of the greatest (if not the best) Linux OS for desktop computing.
Three more:
=> https://news.itsfoss.com/lmde-6/ ↺ Linux Mint Debian Edition 6 'Faye' is Here
Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) received a major release last year in the form of LMDE 5, and that had arrived with some pretty neat improvements.
And for this year, we have the LMDE 6 release code-named “Faye”, it follows a similar naming scheme to past releases.
Let's see what this release has to offer.
=> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/09/lmde-6-officially-released ↺ Linux Mint Debian Edition 6 Officially Released
LMDE 6 is largely identical to the Ubuntu-based version of Linux Mint 21.2. The standard edition comes with the Cinnamon 5.8 desktop environment, touchpad gesture support, resizeable Mint Menu, updated Software Manager, support for HEIF & AVIF images, and more.
=> https://betanews.com/2023/09/27/linux-mint-debian-edition-6-lmde-faye/ ↺ Linux Mint Debian Edition 6 is released with a troubling lack of new features
Despite sharing some known issues and tips, there are absolutely no new features announced in the release notes. And so, there is a legitimate worry: what new does LMDE 6 bring to the table? While stability and reliability are core to the Debian base, users look forward to fresh and innovative features with each new release. This anticipation is tinged with disappointment as the details of LMDE 6 emerge without a showcase of novel functionalities.
Linuxiac:
=> https://linuxiac.com/how-to-upgrade-to-lmde-6-from-lmde-5/ ↺ How to Upgrade to LMDE 6 from LMDE 5: A Step-by-Step Guide
This makes it an attractive choice among Linux users looking for a reliable and easy-to-use desktop environment, so the distribution’s popularity snowballs.
If you are an LMDE 5 “Elsie” user wondering how to upgrade to the new LMDE 6 “Faye,” you are in the right place. In this article, we’ll walk you through easy-to-follow steps to perform a smooth upgrade and enjoy your refreshed LMDE system in no time.