The release of the alternative build of the Linux Mint distribution — Linux Mint Debian Edition 4, based on the Debian package base (the classic Linux Mint is based on the Ubuntu package base). Aside from using the Debian package base, an important distinction of LMDE from Linux Mint is its continuous package base update cycle (continuous updates model: partial rolling release, semi-rolling release), where package updates are released constantly, allowing users to switch to the latest versions of software at any time.
Distribution as installation images with the Cinnamon desktop environment. The LMDE package includes most of the enhancements from the classic release , including original project developments (update manager, configurators, menu, interface, GUI system applications). The distribution is fully compatible with Debian GNU/Linux, but not package-compatible with Ubuntu and classic releases of Linux Mint.
LMDE is aimed at more technically proficient users and provides newer package versions. The goal of developing LMDE is to ensure that Linux Mint can continue to exist in the same way even if Ubuntu development ceases. Additionally, LMDE helps to verify that the applications developed by the project function properly in systems different from Ubuntu.
Key Changes:
- Support for automatic disk partitioning for LVM and full disk encryption;
- Support for encrypting the contents of the home directory;
- Support for automatic installation of NVIDIA drivers;
- Support for NVMe storage devices;
- Support for verified boot in UEFI SecureBoot mode;
- Support for Btrfs submodules;
- Revamped installer;
- Automatic installation of microcode packages;
- Automatic screen resolution adjustment to 1024×768 when starting a Live session in Virtualbox;
- Transfer of improvements from , including the hardware detection tool HDT, the utility for restoring damaged boot configurations, system reports, language settings, enhanced HiDPI support, new boot menu, applications Celluloid, Gnote, Drawing, Cinnamon desktop 4.4, XApp status icons, etc.
- Default inclusion of recommended dependencies installation (recommended category);
- Removal of the deb-multimedia packages and repository;
- Debian 10 package base with backports repository.
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