Linux Mint 9 RC Fluxbox Edition is Based on Lubuntu 10.04

Clement Lefebvre announced yesterday evening, July 28th, the release candidate version of the upcoming Linux Mint 9 Fluxbox operating system. Being based on Lubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid Lynx), Linux Mint 9 RC Fluxbox is available right now for download (see link at the end of the article), and includes Linux kernel 2.6.32, Fluxbox 1.1.2 and X.Org 7.5.This edition is distributed only as a 32-bit Live CD.

"30,000 applications catalogued and reviewable both online and in the new software manager, brand new incremental backup tool for both data and software selection, USB installer, 3 years support, look & feel improvements." - was stated in the release notes.

Highlights of Linux Mint 9 RC Fluxbox:

· Based on and compatible with Lubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx);
· Linux kernel 2.6.32;
· Fluxbox 1.1.2;
· Xorg 7.5;
· New Tint2 eye-candy panel;
· Added "Move to Trash" and "Delete" options to the Thunar file manager;
· A completely re-written Software Manager handling over 30,000 packages;
· New Backup Tool with software selection backup/restore;
· Better artwork and a more cohesive visual style;
· USB Creator;
· usse quotes;
· Local software repository;
· Faster boot times;
· Apt hold, unhold and hold commands;
· LTS release (supported with updates for 3 years).

There a few known issues in this release, which will probably be fixed until the final version:

· Splash screen resolution is not displayed correctly;
· Moonlight is not installed;
· Animated flash controls are not working well;
· Windows installer was removed from this edition;
· Theme issues with VLC and Ubiquity apps;
· Ctrl+Alt+Backspace issues;
· Upstream issues.

Download Linux Mint 9 RC Fluxbox right now from Softpedia. Remember that this is a beta release and it should not be installed on production machines. It is intended for testing purposes only. Please report bugs to Launchpad.