This is Linux Mint 7, codename Gigi.
Long term support release (LTS).
Linux Mint 7 comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop experience more comfortable.
Linux Mint 7 "Gigi"
Known issues
LMDE Installer
To launch the installer in expert mode, run the following command:
sudo live-installer-expert-mode
To install LMDE on an existing LVM partition you must first remove it from the LVM volumes and groups to which it belongs.
In manual partitioning mode, note that the installer will automount all swap partitions. These partitions will also be placed in /etc/fstab in the installed system.
Locked root account
The root account is locked by default.
To use the recovery console (from the Grub menu) or log in as root, you first need to give root a new password:
sudo passwd root
Virtualbox Guest Additions
To add support for shared folders, drag and drop, proper acceleration and display resolution in Virtualbox, click on the "Devices" menu of Virtualbox and choose "Insert Guest Additions CD Image". Choose "download" when asked and follow the instructions.
For more info, read Installing the VirtualBox Guest Additions.
Other issues
LMDE 7 is based on Debian 13 Trixie. Make sure to read the Debian release notes.
Tips
Username and password in the live session
In the live session, the username is "mint" and the password is empty (i.e. just press Enter if asked for a password).
Moving windows which don't fit in the screen
If your screen resolution is too low, some windows might not fit in the screen.
While pressing the ALT key, you can grab any part of a window with the mouse and move it across the screen.
