Linux Mint 8 “Helena” RC1 released

On November 12, the Linux Mint 8 RC1 was released under the name Helena. Linux Mint 8 come out with many bug fixes and improvements. It is worth noting the addition of OEM support, a new download manager, new features have been added to the Update Manager, in particular the choice of a package for which will not be downloaded and later updates will be installed, the capabilities of the Software Manager have also been expanded.

Linux Mint 8 Helena is based on Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala, the kernel of GNU / Linux 2.6.31, Gnome 2.28, and Xorg 7.4.

Recommended improvements of this version:
- OEM installation
- the ability to ignore updates
- multiple choice in SoftWare Manager
- Improved menu

Now in the Places submenu you can define your own paths:

Updated submenu:


You can also make the System and Places submenu buttons active or inactive:

Lock Screen button added:


Added a new Upload Manager with support for the following protocols: FTP, SFTP and SCP:


Linux Mint 8 Helena includes Gnome Colors and the main theme is: Shiki-Colors .

Official site - Linux Mint
Download link - ISO
Download link - torrent