Information on Linux Mint 8.0 operating system
In a snapshot Linux Mint 8.0 operating system is an upgrade version of Linux Ubuntu operating system which offers even better interface, easy and quick installation and user friendly programmes. The only reservation is that sometimes Windows programmes are not properly run or supported by Ubundu, which would restrict certain users from using it. Those who would like to use oftware that is not supported by Linux or that is not available on it would do a choice towards Microsoft operating systems or Apple. However, apart from that reservation, new version of Ubuntu such as Linux Mint 8.0 operating system offers a great solution. Its code name is Helena and it matches to Ubuntu. You can freely download it at www.linuxmint.com.
When you download it, Linux Mint 8.0 operating system is crispy green coloured coded and is indeed very much in line with its minty name. There is a wide scope of software to choose from such as Open Office and others. If, for instance, in Ubuntu one could not run all media files, Linux Mint 8.0 operating system offers excellent solution to run media files with ease and efficiency. You would find Linux Mint 8.0 operating system easier and simpler. If you think that downloading more than 700 megabites is too much, you can also request CD copy from several CD providers.
One of the best features of Linux Mint 8.0 operating system is that you can install it without causing any damage to your Windows or any changes to existing installed versions. There are options to co-exist in two different operating systems when you run Linux Mint 8.0. When you install it and then switch your computer, you can actually choose whether you want to run Linux Mint 8.0 operating system or the one you had installed before. This option would require you to be more cautious with your data and try to back it up very carefully before co-existing in two operating systems. The main issue is that the data can be lost forever.
In a form as it is right now and especially being FREE to download, Linux Mint 8.0 operating system represents a serious competitor to Microsoft. The only issue is that too many people are used to Excel shortcuts in order to switch to unknown territory. Thus, even though it is perfectly user friendly, it would take time for Linux Mint 8.0 operating system to win its market share.
