Insights into Linux Mint Updates and Community Engagement
Linux Mint: Decisions Have Been Made 🔗
00:00 - Intro
The text is a video transcript discussing the consistent quality of updates and community engagement by Linux Mint. The speaker also expresses a personal preference for the Cinnamon desktop environment and encourages viewers to read the newsletter for more details.
- Linux Mint consistently provides good updates and engages with the community.
- The speaker prefers the Cinnamon desktop environment for its modern and functional design.
- Encourages viewers to read the newsletter for further details.
01:55 - Testing Fastly Repo
The text discusses the testing of a new repository powered by the Fastly content delivery network for the upcoming version of Linux Mint. It explains the process of changing to the beta test and the potential benefits of using this new repository, such as faster updates. Additionally, it mentions that the new repository may also work with LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition).
- Testing of new repository powered by Fastly content delivery network
- Process of changing to the beta test
- Benefits of using the new repository, such as faster updates
- Potential compatibility with LMDE
04:35 - Datadog Stats
The text discusses the inclusion of Datadog stats in the Linux Mint repository, raising concerns about data collection. It questions the transparency of the data configuration and storage, highlighting the importance of knowing what data is being collected and where it is stored. While the author trusts Linux Mint, they express reservations about data analytics and emphasize the need for transparency and options to opt out of data collection. The text raises important questions about user consent and data privacy.
- Inclusion of Datadog stats in Linux Mint repository
- Concerns about transparency and data configuration
- Importance of user consent and data privacy
07:40 - Matrix Server
The text discusses the decision made by Linux Mint to use the Matrix server for support and communication. They have opted to use the Element web app as a web application through any web browser, avoiding the installation of the flat pack. This decision provides users with an alternative way to access support and help from the Linux Mint community.
- Linux Mint has decided to use the Matrix server for support and communication.
- They have chosen to use the Element web app as a web application through any web browser, avoiding the installation of the flat pack.
10:00 - XApp Independence
The text discusses the decision made by Linux Mint to create XApps, which are designed to be agnostic to desktop environments and theming sets. This decision was made in response to the challenge of ensuring applications look consistent across different environments, particularly in the face of GNOME's push for independence. Linux Mint is now working to separate XApps as a standalone entity, making them available for use across different desktop environments and themes.
- Linux Mint is addressing the challenge of ensuring consistency in application appearance across different desktop environments.
- The creation of XApps aims to provide agnostic applications that can work well on any desktop environment and theming set.
- The decision is a response to GNOME's increasing independence and its potential impact on application integration with other desktop environments.
14:20 - Adwaita
The text discusses the decision made by Linux Mint to downgrade certain applications for better integration with the system, particularly due to changes in the GNOME framework. The applications being downgraded include font viewer, Celluloid, gnome calculator, simple scan, baobab, system monitor, gnome calendar, file roller, and zenity. The aim is to focus on creating apps that are usable by all operating systems, not just GNOME. Additionally, the text mentions the removal of the Adwaita theme due to its incompatibility with non-GNOME environments. The concern is to maintain a unified look throughout the system.
17:35 - Flatpak
The text discusses the decision made by Linux Mint to change how verified and unverified applications are handled in the software store, specifically regarding Flatpak. Linux Mint plans to turn off unverified applications by default, requiring users to opt in to see them. This decision aims to address security concerns and the rapid distribution of potentially unverified or malicious code. The text also emphasizes the importance of upstream developers and the thorough scrutiny that code undergoes before being integrated into a Linux distribution. Overall, the focus is on enhancing security and trust in the software available through the Linux Mint software store.
- Linux Mint is modifying the software store to hide unverified Flatpaks by default, requiring users to opt in to view them.
- The decision aims to address security concerns and the rapid distribution of potentially unverified or malicious code.
- Emphasis is placed on the importance of upstream developers and the thorough scrutiny that code undergoes before integration into a Linux distribution.