The final Linux Mint update for 2015, code-named “Rosa,” focuses on stability and further enhancing the desktop user experience.
2Linux Mint 17.3 Is Based on Ubuntu 14.04
As is the case with previous iterations of Linux Mint 17, the 17.3 update is based on Ubuntu 14.04 Linux. As a Long Term Support (LTS) release, Linux Mint 17.3 will get security updates until 2019.
3Software Sources Improve Mirror Visibility
Within the Linux Mint 17.3 update manager, users now get improved visibility into the performance of the software source mirrors from which they can download updates.
4Security Improves With Password Strength Indicator
When users select or change their password, a password strength indicator is now present to show them how strong the password is (or isn’t).
5Sound Control Is Enhanced
The sound applet in the Cinnamon desktop now provides more options for users, including more visibility into output devices that are available.
6LibreOffice Office Suite Gets Update
LibreOffice, the default office suite included with Linux Mint, is being updated to version 5—from the LibreOffice 4.4.3 release that was included in Linux Mint 17.2.
7Firefox 42 Is the Default Web Browser
Linux Mint 17.3 ships with the Firefox 42 Web browser as the default choice. Mozilla updated Firefox to version 42 at the beginning of November with an improved tracking protection feature.
8Linux 3.19 Is the Foundation
Linux Mint 17.3 also benefits from the Linux 3.19 kernel, which is an incremental update over Linux 3.16, which was included in the Linux Mint 17.2 release.
9Linux Mint Rosa Packaged for OEMs
A key target for Linux Mint are OEMs that ship systems with Linux Mint preinstalled. To facilitate OEMs’ needs, there are OEM images available for Linux Mint 17.3.
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