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So far the changing of the software mirrors seems to have remedied the situation. Thank you all!

Hello All, My MATE edition keeps checking for updates and locks the sudo and therefore prevents me from updating unless I reboot. After rebooting I can successfully update and then after leaving the computer for a while it gets stuck Checking for updates... and I would love to get this fixed if anyo...

I'm going to hold off on this project for a while as it is more trouble than it is worth. Thank you all for the feedback and assistance.

Well, every time I install one .deb and get the dependencies installed then there is another error or requirement. I am getting the feeling that it is nigh impossible to utilize the mate-screensaver without using the MATE desktop. I appreciate all the input and hope there is a possible solution. I a...

Got a dependency error when trying to install the second step, Dependency is not satisifiable: libmate-desktop-2-17

Is there any way to remedy this? I want to be able to us the screensaver without installing/using the full MATE desktop.

Thank you all for the input. I am trying to get this working on MakuluLinux Unity as I am really impressed with what Jacque has done with this distro but Ubuntu does not come with the screensaver and I love the MATE screensaver. I am hoping these ideas will work and allow me to use the MATE screensa...

Yes, I have tried Xscreensaver and it does not work exactly the same as the MATE version. It locks the screen and then fades to black after the set time limit for the screensaver. I love the way MATE screensaver immediately fades to black and locks when locking the screen.

Hello All, I asked this on the Ubuntu Forums but thought this would be a good place to ask as well. Is there a way to install the MATE screensaver in another desktop environment? I love the MATE screensaver for how it operates, i.e. when locking the screen it fades to blank screen and even hides the...

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I am glad to see others have experienced the same thing. The funny part is that my laptop is over 7 years old and came with Windows XP Media Center to give you an idea of the age of the laptop. I am happy that LM17 runs so well on it and glad I was not imagining things.

That is a cool new feature and very enticing! I presently have LM17 installed and really like it but just contemplating LMDE as a future solution.

Well, I feel similarly about the Ubuntu direction and may just go with the Debian edition anyway and appreciate the feedback.

Well, I am going by how quickly apps launch, updates go, and just overall getting around. Both LM 16 & 17 just feel snappier than LMDE. I kinda wish it was the opposite as I like the rolling release concept.

Hi All, I have tried both the Ubuntu and Debian versions of Linux Mint and have been surprised that the Ubuntu version seems to be snappier and work better than the Debian version, yet I see reviews online that state the opposite. Is there some reason the Ubuntu version would seem faster/more stable...

Per Pinguy here is the answer! It's a Gnome extension. Audio Output Switcher Here is a list of all used extension. AppIndicator Support Better Volume Indicator Coverflow Alt-Tab Frippery Move Clock Gno-Menu ignore_request_hide_titlebar Insensitive Message Tray Media player indicator Panel OSD TopIco...

Hi All, I know this subject probably made people wonder but here is my question. The reason I have been such a die hard Cinnamon DE guy is because of actually one feature, which until today while trying out Pinguy I thought was exclusive to Cinnamon, and that is the ability to switch your output dev...

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I am using it and loving it! It is my favorite distro and has truly stopped my distro hopping. It has everything I dreamed of in a distro and fits me perfectly.

I love LMDE as well and the Cinnamon DE so it is the perfect blend for me and I hope they always provide this wonderful distro!

It means you need to switch to LMDE and then never have to worry about end-of-life again! Honestly, I just switched to LMDE because of the desire to avoid having to upgrade and it has been wonderful.