Linux Mint 9: “Isadora”
Written by Clem on
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 @ 5:18 pm | Main Topics
Linux Mint 9, based on the upcoming Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx, will be released in May this year under the codename “Isadora”.
Of Greco-Latin origin, “Isadora” means “Gift from Isis”.
January 27th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Eagerly waiting for this LTS. Loved the codename by the way!
January 27th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Sounds like Fedora
I’m waiting for it too by the way.
January 27th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
As a greek I feel proud for the codename selected for the next release of Linux Mint.
January 27th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I love the codename too! Both the Ubuntu and Mint one…
January 27th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Can’t wait any longer for the new release! Mint will definitely become one of the Top 5 Linux distributions, if this is not already the case..
January 27th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Me encanta el nombre, suerte, mucha, que les quede genial, no se olviden de nada, recuerden Mint4Win, GParted, wallpapers, etc. : D
January 27th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
sound’s like .. ” I’s ador’a ” ! …. I(ce)-zz-ador(e)-a ! …
Ice .. I like it ! … sound’s good ! …
would like to see what it’s good for ! … how it work’s ! …
January 27th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
will Mint set a daily build alike Ubuntu is already doing?
name is as good as previous ones. ciao
January 27th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
I like the name. But if I am not wrong the correct name would be Isidora, which means “Gift from Isis”, not Isadora. I am Greek. I know that. Why not the correct one? Isidora not Isadora
January 27th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Thanks for the new gift! But, please, pay attention! There are two similar names: “Isadora” and “Isidora”, both coming from classic Greek language. Isadora means “luminous gift” (i.e., bright gift), and has no direct relationship with the goddess Isis; Isidora means “gift from Isis”, and so it seems the exact name you were intentioned to attribute to our marvellous (I’m sure!!) future ninth release of Linux Mint.
January 27th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
It will be wonderful as always,a question still remains,where is the Debian based mint and the fedora one?
January 27th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
i’m always eager to get every new release of Mint!
lovely code name btw
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January 27th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
really waiting for this ISADORA…
name is very interesting and please add application for the RELIANCE NET CONNECT application in the LINUX MINT
January 27th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Gonna see what’s new
January 27th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Nice codemane! I can’t wait for it. But please, keep in mind the outdated machines (like the Pentium IV) as well as the newest iCores. My old laptop can only use Felicia, for all new Mint distros I always must to disable ACPI (which is not a good idea for a laptop).
I really love Mint.
January 27th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Nice name, i look forward to it.
Brucey
PS.
I’m still in love with Helena
January 27th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Looking forward to Mint 10. Just saw my friend in town…I also set up her Toshiba Turion X64 with Mint 8 and she’s happy as heck.
I just have to find out how to work the web cam (Chicony hardware…where are the drivers??) and how to let her use her iPod (any tips??) on Mint. I also showed her how to connect her Huawei HSDPA 3G modem to the lappie and surf the net on Safaricom’s 3G network here in Kenya.
Cheers Mint team!!
PS–> Peek my Mint 8 desktop on this blog post: “From Ubuntu to Linux Mint”
http://maxtheitpro.com/from-ubuntu-to-linux-mint
Ain’t she SEXY??
January 27th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
I have also been waiting eagerly for this LTS release. Currently Dual Booting Gloria and Helena both are awesome. Keep up the good work Clem and the team we are all eternally grateful.
I have been using Mint since 3.1 Celena and have seen things go from strength to strength
January 27th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Isis is an ancient egyptian godess
January 27th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
loving my new Mint 8 “halena”. A newbie to linux and never knew anything beyond windows. Got my laptop for repairing as i puked on its keypad once i accidentally logged into my windows 7 O.S!!!
lolzzzz Mint is awesome!!!
January 27th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
64 bits first?
January 28th, 2010 at 12:48 am
May, that’s a long time from today, but we can wait. Codenames aside, are you going to go your own way per the installer? Full disk encryption? Choice of bootloaders (boot managers) – GRUB legacy and GRUB 2? Support for btrfs? User-friendly access control gui manager?
January 28th, 2010 at 12:56 am
is adorable!
January 28th, 2010 at 1:11 am
I just recently backed up my desktop and laptop with Mint 7 and installed the 64Bit version of Mint 8 on both, keeping ext3 for my data partition because I didn’t feel like formatting and restoring it. All I can say is WOW! I’m now eagerly awaiting this LTS version, as my laptop will not run Mint 5 LTS because of video incompatibilities. I’m a little bit disappointed that 10 will not be named ‘Isabella’ but I’m sure ‘Isadora’ will not disappoint.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:25 am
Odd name, but I’m not gonna argue.
Maybe it’ll generate extra press >:-).
January 28th, 2010 at 1:51 am
Mint can be much more if ubuntu was more advanced like fedora and debian
please bring full disk encryption and bring GRUB legacy back there is no need for GRUB2.
January 28th, 2010 at 2:56 am
@ Maxwell: Your friend should be able to use Banshee for iPod use — works for my touch.
January 28th, 2010 at 3:07 am
I always wait for the latest mint.And May will be a long time from today…..
January 28th, 2010 at 3:34 am
If I were to take a wild guess…all your Mint releases appear to be names of ex-girlfriends.
Please keep the default search engine Google and not Yahoo/Microsoft…
January 28th, 2010 at 3:45 am
Isodora … I like it already!!
I have been testing Ubuntu Lucid Lynx 10.04 Alpha releases … and I have found Lucid to be more stable than Karmic is. And it’s still in Alpha.
I look forward to the Final release of Ubuntu Lucid 10.04 LTS … then Mint-9 LTS Isadora. This LTS will be more Awesome than ever!!
January 28th, 2010 at 3:55 am
Im just instaled linux mint “helena” and i very happy with my new OS, its a very hard process change of xp to linux but, its really the best option. And now this a new mint, well maybe in the future i decide to test it, because today im so glad with helena and i dont have the chance to enjoy it fully, and i want to know better my minted linux.
January 28th, 2010 at 4:29 am
I can’t wait until Mint 9! I think this will be the best one yet! This is awesome!
January 28th, 2010 at 4:52 am
can we get and advance of “what’s new in linux mint 9??”
January 28th, 2010 at 7:22 am
First started using Helena a couple months ago when a friend suggested it. Now all my machines are running it and I couldn’t be happier. That is, until this next version’s released! When can we get some screen shots?
January 28th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Do you plan on having mint4win working in this release?
January 28th, 2010 at 10:09 am
ya ………. but dont do like ubuntu when they decided to remove GIMP from ubuntu 10.04
January 28th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Does anyone remember the UK Children’s TV program “Wizadora”? Adapting the title music for Mint Isadora:
Isadora,
We adore her,
Doing things in her very special way,
Isadora,
Nothing surer,
You’re the one that can brighten up our day.
January 28th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Well
isis was egyptian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isis
dora in greek means gift – thank you Clem it will be an LTS gift( maybe this name looks like a debian release name)
The name Isidora (not Isadora) still exists and ginen to girls
http://www.behindthename.com/name/isidora
If you prefere the american Isadora, here is a famous one
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isadora_Duncan
But The real one is Isidora – Look at some pictures
http://images.google.gr/images?hl=el&q=isidora+dankan&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=FWhhS5TqNdT7_AaOnaHCBg&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CCcQsAQwAw
Thank’s again
Will The next Mint Conference be held in Greek Islands?
January 28th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
As a Greek,I’ll have to agree with Kostas:
Isidora is the correct spelling of the name.However,if the Mint team has
come up with the Isadora alternative,it sounds nice,as well.We love Mint,anyway.
January 28th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
I’ve found another interesting one
Clement
http://www.behindthename.com/name/clement
January 28th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Just wondering for those starting out with Linux will mint4win be available in Isadora ?
January 28th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Nice, keep up the good work!
January 28th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I was really hoping for Isabella, but Isadora/Isidora is a great choice too. Mint 9 is going to be extremely difficult to develop however. It’ll be almost impossible to improve on the perfection that is Mint 8.
January 28th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Great news! I am enjoying Mint 8 and have high expectations for the next release.
January 28th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Awesome !
January 28th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Please read this.
http://www.behindthename.com/name/isidore
Isadora is a nice name and is OK, but we must know what is correct.
January 28th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
wondderful yet powerful mint 8…all broadband 3g works perfectly…Im new to mint..This helena mesmerized me wit its add-on and customized interface.huhu..im actually one of ubuntu fan too…isadora?sounds adorable…hope its getting like that too..Go forward Clement..all the best!
January 28th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
If you run Mint9 as a liveCD… would that make it ISO-dora?
hee hee Can’t wait, but will!
Doug
January 28th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
IsIdora ir the correct form. IsAdora sounds and looks clumsy. Don`t get into ashamed situation, Mint-team. ISIDORA!!!
P.S. ИЗИДОРА in Russian.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
lts love this system
January 28th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
@ Sam:
If you want to be that technical, Sam, Isis was the Greek name of the Egyptian goddess Aset. She was absorbed into the Greek pantheon, and as was often the case under Paganism, her name was changed to more suit the dominant language of the people who followed her cult. Same with Osiris, who was known as Asir to the ancient Egyptians. In any event, Clem and Team, I would love to see and am eagerly awaiting Mint 9 under any name.
January 28th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
YAY
January 29th, 2010 at 12:18 am
You know “Isadora” is a registered trademark. http://www.troikatronix.com/isadora.html
January 29th, 2010 at 12:51 am
its just a name folks and why arent people happy with helena? why wait for isadora when you can enjoy what you have now!
(i know, i know, some people only use the LTS versions, im just making fun)
January 29th, 2010 at 1:38 am
Damn i really love linux mint !!!
January 29th, 2010 at 1:54 am
Oh God I just coughed up water all over my keyboard and monitor.
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Can’t wait for the release!
January 29th, 2010 at 2:32 am
I can’t wait 4 it 2 get made.
January 29th, 2010 at 3:27 am
LINUX MINT is so good ! i’m really Love it !!
January 29th, 2010 at 4:07 am
Con tantas vueltas mejor ponganle ISAURA… : )
January 29th, 2010 at 4:57 am
Mint ROCKS!!
January 29th, 2010 at 5:17 am
Thanks for the update. One thing I would like to see as a standard feature in all new releases is the option to remove and replace an existing edition of Mint. For example, I have Mint 7 on my laptop that I dual boot with Win xp. When I load the live Mint CD/DVD for the install, it asks if I want to replace the existing version (Mint 7). If I say yes, it copies all of the common settings, backups up files, address book, clears the partition, install the new version of Mint and then reinstalls the common settings and files/address books.
Just an idea to make Mint more user friendly. While I am pretty sure that Mint back-up will back-up my Thunderbird address books, I am not sure if it will back-up and reinstall software that I loaded after the initial Mint install.
Take care
Mike in Alaska
January 29th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Excelente! Me gusta el nombre. Muchos éxitos!!!
Saludos…
January 29th, 2010 at 9:34 am
I am really excited about this!
I really love the name, even it it’s not the “correct, correct” meaning we get it. Basically it is a wonderful edition and it will be like a gift from the Gods, got it and really excited.
January 29th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Absolutely love Mint 8 Helena and the upgrade from Gloria was flawless. Still use the boot choice generated by a Mint 7 install within XP. I hope Isadora will be easy to upgrade to, that’s what we need from the Mint series!!! Dr. D.
January 29th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
ISAURA? lol
Of course Isidora sounds and looks better then IsAdora.
January 29th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
I want to express a strong abjection to the codename you chosen. I am a Christian, and it sounds as a gift from Isis, which I wouldn’t receive by no means. I vote for a neutrual name. I think it [b]shouldn’t embarass anybody[/b], neither of Christian, or Muslim, or any other religion or non-religion env-t. Why wouldn’t you choose some of those lovely feminish names?? Felicia, Gloria, Daryna…They’re so cute and friendly
I still have a strong hope the lucid lynx won’t be marred with an Egyptian goddess’ name. You can contact me by gmail. Best regards, Alexis
January 29th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Isabella would be much better
January 29th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
The name sounded better “Isidora”, anyway I’m looking forward the new version =)
January 29th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
i don’t like it ;/
January 29th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Thats interesting!
It will be updated for a lot of things i suppose!
We are looking forward to see it!
January 29th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Will it include Mint4Win? I always enjoyed running Mint through Windows in order to allow for easy installs/uninstalls and to make use of my existing Windows drivers.
January 29th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Odd, most if not all the names of Mint’s relases seem to be named after false God’s or God’s of ancient mithology… wierd :s
I can’t wait for the next mint to come out keep at it Clem! I’m Glad to read the good news. =]
January 29th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
My Zune is the ONE STINKING THING keeping me from wiping Windows off my laptop completely. Mint 8 converted me permanently to Linux, but will Mint 9 contain some hope of Zune support?
(I realize this is probably more up to the coders at Songbird, Amarok, etc, but you guys could surprise me…)
January 29th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Isadora?
I like it.
In its etymological origin can also mean “a just ~ right ~ apropriate gift”.
January 30th, 2010 at 1:07 am
Al final… ¿Isadora o Isidore?
January 30th, 2010 at 4:53 am
Sounds cool.
January 30th, 2010 at 4:55 am
google transaltion…..my english is so pool,but wo can tell me what is Isadora?
January 30th, 2010 at 5:22 am
Maxwell: See this for the iPod issue https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PortableDevices/iPod
As for the webcam, I’d try checking the Ubuntu forums– Keep in mind that since Mint is based on Ubuntu virtually all the information you find there applies to Mint.
Good luck!
January 30th, 2010 at 9:02 am
I’ve been using Helena on it’s first day of release – What else could I say, It simply ROCKS.
Looking forward for Isadora’s coming.
To all LinuxMint’s developers, bug testers, and USERS, Matakho-takho kayo….
January 30th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Beautiful codename for what I am sure will be an excellent release. Just perfect.
January 30th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Hi,
working on linux mint v 8 and it is awesome. I have a few questions though……is there any support software to sync my contacts from my windows based pda, then for the gtalk the voice chat it says is not supported for the OS.And i would like to use the usb modems and let me know if there are drivers or applications supporting this. Please do release it as a package in the upcoming version. Hats of to linux mint.
January 30th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Lovely distro…
Lovely name…
January 30th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
What is everyones problem. Its a god damn name and thats all. What really matters is the release NOT the name. Come on you guys lets get things in perspective. As if you are going to be looking for the name each time you boot up I THINK NOT !
’nuff said
January 30th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Hoping that there will be no problem with the sound cards
January 30th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
As for the spelling of Isadora – isn’t it immaterial if using a romanised alphabet to spell something where that isn’t native? When I buy curry I’ve seen nan or naan bread, and sag aloo and saag aloo, and oddly Bombay Potato but not Mumbai Potato! Same sorta thing…
More pertinently I hope the green overkill is much toned down – 7 & 8 have been absolutely sickening to look at, and the ‘from freedom came elegance’ blurb is unnecessary and immodest. If it’s elegant that will speak for itself. Apple and Microsoft don’t do this.
It would be great if someone would finish off the gtk controls so they look pro – some of these have been unfinished for half a decade or more.
Because, it all works great, so why not sort the presentation out a bit.
Cheers.
January 30th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
It’s not just a name. It’s the name of our favorite OS, that’s why people care so much I think.
As a Greek I prefer Isidora by the way.
January 31st, 2010 at 12:18 am
In Latin, Isador means= 64bit first!
January 31st, 2010 at 6:11 am
im catholic and i love goddess especially venus commercials so by saying that you offend me just name it goddess learn the language alexis make your own
January 31st, 2010 at 6:59 am
This sounds like an excellent release, but I’m rather concerned about support for my old Pentium IV desktop w/ an Nvidia MX400 graphics card. It doesn’t work well on anything past Elyssa, and when that’ll reach its end of life I wouldn’t know what to do. Can I decent support on my old graphics card or will I have to look into some alternatives right away?
January 31st, 2010 at 7:35 am
HI BILLY MAYS HERE!!!! I LOVE LINUX MINT AND WOULD NOT USE ANY OTHER OPERATING SYSTEM!!!! CAN’T WAIT FOR LINUX MINT 9!!!!! IT WILL BE THE BEST DISTRO EVAR!!!! I GARUNTEE IT!!
January 31st, 2010 at 11:39 am
I’m always a big fan of Linux Mint. Waiting eagerly for the next release, and loved the name also. The name resembles much with Fedora.Do you have any details of the cloud based services in Isadora?
January 31st, 2010 at 1:06 pm
I’m with Guy ^. It’s a friggin’ name folks. Get over it. It’s not like we’re naming the next Pope or the next President or something. Sheesh! Get a life!
January 31st, 2010 at 1:11 pm
I’m waiting for new release of LinuxMint in may!I hope this release will be a very good one.but I don’t like the name,”Isadora”,why is it used a goddes’ name?very,very disapointed because of this.
January 31st, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Cannot wait! hope it more success like linuxmint 7 and not as bad as linuxmint 8!
http://community.gunadarma.ac.id
January 31st, 2010 at 4:48 pm
I must say Linux Mint is the best distro ever! I just installed a complete small business (Charity) wireless network, replacing Windows for good! Everything works flawlessly (using Helena). Only hiccup was it need an HP printer. The staff needed only about an hour’s training to make the switch and they now love Mint too! Thanks for an awesome distribution!!
January 31st, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Zune owners should try libmtp: http://libmtp.sourceforge.net/compatibility.php
Zune is listed in the compatibility list so it might help.
January 31st, 2010 at 6:16 pm
I can only hope that Isadora would FINALLY support ZTE MF627 3G broadband modem.
January 31st, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Isadora isadorable.
January 31st, 2010 at 9:12 pm
I think improving on Helena
will be very difficult – that was/is a superb release.
As for Isadora, one detail to be careful with: the default search engine in Ubuntu 10.04, on which Isadora will be based, is not Google anymore – it is Yahoo! (http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Yahoo-and-Ubuntu-Deal-on-search-Engines). So, the Mint team must remember to un-do Canonical’s disastrous choice and set Google back as the default search engine for Firefox (and the other browsers available in the distro).
January 31st, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Problem I have with Mint 8 is that he doesnt recognize my USB wifi so I have to install Mint 7 in order to do so…
Hope you correct this issiue!
February 1st, 2010 at 2:22 am
A gift from Isis the mythological something or other how did she know?
All kiddin aside linux mint has become one of my favorite and is the only KDE version I like of all Linux.
just how old is Isis?
February 1st, 2010 at 2:25 am
One thing I would like to see in Mint, is this.
In firefox, it has the Linux mint google search. WHich is ok..
But, it does not give the same results. so your not always going to get what your looking for.
How about putting a Normal Google, And the Mint Google Both in Firefxo.
Yes , i know it can be added. BUT. When you do that it don’t have suggestions. So it is pointless.
That is and always has been the ONLY thing I didn’t like about Mint.
Everything else is absolutly perfect. I Love Mint.
Please, please, read this and take it into consideration.
February 1st, 2010 at 3:18 am
Mint8 does not even recognize broadband usb model zte mf627 thankfully there’s a ppa by hughes (greenhughes.com) that fixes the problem
February 1st, 2010 at 4:13 am
I can’t wait, Linux Mint 8 is by far my favorite distribution!! Keep it slick, sweet and fast!
February 1st, 2010 at 7:50 am
The gnome version should be handed off to the community starting with Linux Mint 10. Clem and the gang should work full time on an LXDE version. LXDE would work on newer and older computers. Base it on Lubuntu if you have to get started quickly.
February 1st, 2010 at 11:53 am
beautiful name… I like…
February 1st, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Eagerly awaiting it!!! Anything based on Ubuntu 9.10 has a 3 minute delay during boot. Ubuntgu 10.04a2 boots great (really fast too)!!!!!
Love Mint!
February 1st, 2010 at 10:52 pm
How about ‘Is-Adorable’? That shouldn’t offend anyone.
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:18 am
espero que linux mint 9 no sea tan lenta inestable y pesada como mint 8 helena
cada dia se parecen mas a los sistemas m$ win (para mal)
los sistemas mint main son lamentablemente cada dia mas inestables, falta mayor otimizacion entre sus modulos
no lo copien todo de ubuntu
y no olviden de las rigurosas pruebas de calidad de software de debian
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:56 am
hello guys,,, i was wondering if i can use mint helena as a server,, cux i like this linux , it is the best , thank you
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:25 am
With all the controversy about the name, perhaps it should have been ‘Lucinda’, thereby hinting at its roots and also avoiding confusion with the Isadora programming environment ?
Meanwhile, despite it being declared obsolete, simple and elegant GRUB is working better than GRUB2 with 64-bit Helena on my desktops, whilst LiLi 2.2 is and ideal partner for 32-bit Helena ‘Mint on a stick’. However, I regret the loss of image burning Checksum verify in Brasero that makes LiveCD re-distribution safer.
Lucid looks like being a firmer foundation than Karmic, so I’ve got my fingers crossed for my favourite distribution, LinuxMint.
(Mind you PCLinux 2010, GNOME version could be worth a look.)
February 2nd, 2010 at 4:41 am
Linux mint rocks!!!!!!!!!
February 2nd, 2010 at 6:33 am
bis jetzt bin ich sehr zufrieden mit Mint-Gloria ! … und werde aber dann doch noch Mint-Helena ausprobieren ! … nach all diesen löblichen Aussagen ! … bevor ich mir dann Mint-Isadora .. zur Brust nehme ! …
I realy like Linux-Mint .. cause this green color ! … and this stability .. in this program ! … look forward .. to this next release ! … hope it will work out fine ! …
February 2nd, 2010 at 6:38 pm
I Love Mint8 everything is fine. and i am waiting for mint9 isadora
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:14 pm
I like Mint 8 very much…… waiting for lsadora