Linux Mint 17 Special Edition DVD - Includes both 32-bit and 64-bit MATE versions

3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars | 117 ratings

Price: 8.39

Last update: 12-23-2024


About this item

Works out of the box, with full multimedia support and is extremely easy to use.
Community-driven. Users are encouraged to send feedback to the project so that their ideas can be used to improve Linux Mint.
Based on Debian and Ubuntu, it provides about 30,000 packages and one of the best software managers.
It's safe and reliable. Thanks to a conservative approach to software updates, a unique Update Manager and the robustness of its Linux architecture, Linux Mint requires very little maintenance (no regressions, no antivirus, no anti-spyware...etc).
---- Includes and easy-to-follow installation guide, complete with screenshots ----

Top reviews from the United States

Daniel P. Westford
5.0 out of 5 stars I discovered an excellent fix on the Internet
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2015
Product arrived two days earlier than estimated for me. I had issues with the ancient NVIDIA graphics hardware on my old Dell Latitude D620 laptop, so I downloaded the Cinnamon 32-bit version 17.2 and experienced the same issues. After 6 hours of struggling with this issue (due to my own limited Linux knowledge), I discovered an excellent fix on the Internet: http://www.binarytides.com/install-nvidia-drivers-ubuntu-14-04/, I'm keeping the product as a backup, because the problem was with my older hardware. The graphics on this computer are now spectacular (given the age of this computer).
Andrew
1.0 out of 5 stars DID NOT WORK
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
Windows would install from DVD drive but this Linux would not so I know that my hardware is working but the Linux software did not install. Do not buy this disk.
nopost
4.0 out of 5 stars Patience
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018
Patience - installed over outdated Ununtu version - thought nothing was happening - no hard drive led indicator - did not hear cd chugging away - getting fustrated. Powered off same thing and decided to walk away from laptop awhile or fling laptop against wall. Yes, it takes time installing this version of Mint - you may wish to SKIP the internet connect step and revisit AFTER install of Mint. The internet setup takes forever and I believe that is due to once connected updates are downloading. Possibly. After setup the interface is nice and clean and finding apps/files/everything is so easy. Patience at the Mint logo screen when you get to that point. There is a install Mint botton, click and go for some coffee. Happy with purchase.
Truth hurt
5.0 out of 5 stars I love the product
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2015
I love the product . I only had to update my bus ( VGA, video card ) to connect to another monitor which is my LCD screen. There are adapters you plugin the USB port ( not a good idea ) just find the right video card for " Your " computer. The program is easy to use and less taxing on your processor.
Also make sure when you select between the 32 or 64 your video card can handle the speed.
God speed
July 7th 2015
trompe l'oeil
3.0 out of 5 stars Did not work for me, quickly refunded.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2016
Something, probably some script, did not work with Dell Core 2 computer, so it showed a window to boot into it, but I was unable to prevent the computer booting into Windows 7. I could run and old copy of Ubuntu Linux on the box, so I think my computer can boot from CD but not this one.

I was glad to realize I could return this for complete refund without hassle: even pick up at door by USPS.

So this might be great for those for whom it works. On the other hand, one can download the OS or buy it without the scripts here elsewhere [search Google]. So for me it's OK; for someone else it might be just what the doctor ordered.
Luis
2.0 out of 5 stars Disk was scratched when delivered.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2021
When I opened the package I noticed that the disk was scratched. Disappointing.
Gary R
5.0 out of 5 stars Great system and cheap. If you need to get an older machine going buy this!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
A great system for A cheap price. My basic requirements are fully met by A Linux system as I mostly surf the web and after A major hard drive crash I replaced my old drive with A SSD and this system as it's A 5 Y.O. computer and I couldn't justify purchasing A copy of Windows 10 for it.
Installed easy and works. That's all I can ask!!
dp
1.0 out of 5 stars I would give this a zero rating if I could.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2020
Another rip off. I received a cd with a few files and no instructions on how to use them.
Another cd for the trash can. But it will be the last one I sure will not order another.

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