The system is a remaster of Linux Mint 12 - codenamed "Lisa" (From freedom came elegance), released on 26 November 2011. The original system includes the Desktop Environments Gnome 3.2, Gnome Classic (Gnome 2.32) and Mate (a fork of the venerable GNOME 2 Desktop Environment). In DebEX-Mint 12 Special Edition, I have installed KDE 4.7.4 (latest stable version), as an alternative, so that everyone on the spot (during live operation) can compare the different Desktop Environments. I have replaced the original kernel 3.0.0-14-generic (the same kernel as in Ubuntu 11.10) with "my" kernel 3.1.6-debex. The system language is
English.
Why has the kernel been replaced?
Latest Ubuntu (11:10) and Linux Mint 12 original uses kernel 3.0.0-14-generic. There has been added a lot of different kinds of hardware support etc. in kernel 3.1.6. So if you have acquired new hardware, which is not supported in Ubuntu 11.10 and/or Linux systems based on Ubuntu 11.10 it might be worth testing DebEX-Mint 12 Special. There is, among other things, support for brand new USB devices, like printers and cameras, etc. Odd support: Wii (which is not supported in Ubuntu's latest kernel 3.0.0-14-generic). If you just want to switch to a newer Ubuntu kernel, you can read HERE or HERE. (If you understand Swedish).
Program content etc
Among many other programs LibreOffice, Thunderbird, Firefox, Wicd, Brasero, VLC, Gimp and win32 codecs. In addition, Java and all necessary additions in order to install programs from source. All programs have been updated to the latest available stable version as of 7 December 2011. See a complete list of all installed programs HERE.
Compatibility
It might be worth to follow a forum thread at linuxmint com. Differences: Linux Mint 12 and DebEX-Mint 12 Special KDE is different only in principle to the terms of program content. A general truth: If an original system can run on a particular computer an "Exton remaster" of the same original system can run on the same computer. I never change a Linux system for the worse in terms of auto configuration and hardware detection, etc. It happens that I replace the original kernel (which I have done in DebEX-Mint 12 Special), but always to a "better" one with even more native support for various hardware etc.
Passwords
The passwords for root (superuser) and mint (normal user) is: root/mint.
Installation to hard disk
The installation program is in Swedish (if you choose so). Note that you in advance (just in case) should create a partition of at least 8 GB for DebEX-Mint Special and a SWAP space double the size of your computer's RAM. Ie if you have RAM of 1024 MB or less. If you have RAM of 2 GB or more it's enough with a SWAP space of 2 GB. The installation program in Mint/Ubuntu is otherwise "intuitive". Choose manual partitioning and select the partition you created in advance for installation.
USB installation
You should use UNetbootin in Windows or Linux. See a picture how it looks before the installation starts in Windows 7. There's other ways to do it, but using UNetbootin is the best/safest way.
INSTRUCTIONS
Read more about DebEX-Mint 12 Special (if you understand Swedish)...
It might also be worth to follow a forum thread at linuxmint com.
DOWNLOAD
DebEX-Mint 12 has been replaced by MeX Linux » version 120205 based on Linux Mint 12 with KDE 4.8 and Gnome 3.2
Other EXTON Linux Live CD/DVD's in English you may like
ExTiX 9 x64 » version 120202 based on Ubuntu 11.10 with Gnome 3.2, Gnome Shell and Razor-qt » DOWNLOAD
ExLight LiveDVD » version 111030 based on Ubuntu 11.10 with Enlightenment
SlackEX » version 111023 based on Slackware 13.37 with Gnome 3.0
Exton|Defender Super Rescue System » version 111115 based on Slackware 13.37 with Xfce 4.8 and kernel 3.0.9-exton
EXTON MultiBootCD 9-OS » version 111006 with nine (9) different miniLinux Systems
CruxEX » version 111002 based on Crux 2.7 with Xfce 4.8 and kernel 3.0.4-exton
ArchEX Gnome3 LiveCD » version 110918 based on Arch Linux with Gnome 3.0 and Xfce 4.8.0
Exton-Slack current » version 111025 is a remaster of Slackware 13.37/current. KDE 4.7.2 and Xfce 4.6.2 are used as Desktop environments
exGENT Linux LiveCD » version 111019 based on Gentoo with Fluxbox and kernel 3.0.4-exton
PuppEX 2012 LiveCD » version 111215 based on Puppy Linux Slacko 5.3.1 with "my" extra kernel 3.1.5-puppex
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Other considerations »
Disclaimer: This is experimental software. Use at your own risk. Under no circumstances may C A Exton or exton.net be held liable for damage to hardware or software, lost data or other damage either direct or indirect caused by using this software.
Connect With Me
Screenshot of the KDE 4.7.4 Desktop
Screenshot of the Gnome 3.2 Desktop
Screenshot of the Gnome Classic (2.32) Desktop
Screenshot of the Gnome Mate Desktop
EXTON distributions: The number of Exton distributions has decreased from 66 (all time high in June 2011) to 32. See a complete LIST. It was a bit too much for me to keep 66 distributions up to date. All Exton distributions on the Swedish Linux Society's FTP Server can be reached HERE. Eleven (11) Exton distributions in English (English locale) can also be dowloaded from SourceForge.net.
UPGRADE KDE to latest VERSION
If you install DebEX-Mint 12 Special to hard disk you will always get the latest KDE version if you run the following commands: sudo apt-get update and then sudo apt-get upgrade.
ABOUT wireless configurations
Use Network Manager to configure your wireless network. There is Network Manager applet on the KDE desktop. It works perfect.
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