Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 7 Gigi
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Description
LMDE stands for Linux Mint Debian Edition. It is a Linux Mint desktop based directly on Debian rather than Ubuntu, with the Cinnamon desktop and Mint applications. It is presented separately from the main Linux Mint edition because its base, release numbering and upgrade instructions differ. Select the official 64-bit image and consult the LMDE-specific release notes. Do not assume that instructions written for Ubuntu-based Mint apply unchanged to LMDE.
Who is Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) for?
Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) is primarily suited to daily desktop use, study, web browsing and productivity. Before choosing it, compare the current release lifecycle with the length of support required for the machine. This distribution is based on debian, which influences package formats, repositories and much of the available documentation. The listed desktop environment is Cinnamon; confirm its memory, graphics and accessibility requirements on the official project site. The best choice depends on hardware support, preferred software, update policy and the amount of system administration the user wants to perform.
Before installing
Read the release notes and installation guide before downloading. Select an image that matches the processor architecture and intended use: desktop, server, live media, virtual machine or another published edition. Test Wi-Fi, graphics, audio, storage and suspend from live media when that option is available. Back up important files before repartitioning, encryption changes or dual-boot installation. Download from an official project page or mirror, compare the published SHA-256 checksum, and verify a signed checksum when the project provides one. After installation, apply updates before adding third-party repositories or drivers.
Advantages
- Benefits from the package ecosystem and documentation associated with its debian lineage.
Limitations
- Hardware support, upgrade policy and available editions should be confirmed in the current official documentation.
Official links
Distribution details
- System type
- linux_distribution
- Based on
- debian
- Desktop
- Cinnamon
- Updates
- Stable releases
- Categories
- desktop
Installation requirements
- Architectures
- x86_64
- Memory
- Not yet verified
- Storage
- Not yet verified
- Firmware
- Consult the official installation documentation.
Numeric requirements have not been verified for this entry. Follow the official documentation before installing or using recovery tools.
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