I installed SolydX (Xfce desktop directly on Debian rather than Xfce on Ubuntu based on Debian). My install is completely up to date and mimics exactly my LM17 XFCE RC. It does not exhibit the screen draw problem (conflict between compositor and Conky-All).

…for what ever it is worth.

Which brings up my biggest issue: What is the long-term plan regarding Linux Mint vs Linux Mint Debian Edition? Will the two projects eventually “merge”, i.e. will LMDE become the only Linux Mint? And if so, what about support for KDE & Xfce?

Though I am a great fan of Linux Mint, I am probably going to stick with SolydX… at least until there is a solid Linux Mint XFCE based directly on Debian (which may be years away, if ever).

I will be upgrading my wife’s machine from LM16 XFCE to LM17 XFCE when it reaches “stable”. She can check out my installation and switch to SolydX if she wants — I doubt she will switch though, she is very happy with Linux Mint (I guess I really sold her on it!).

Just done an update and, and, and lm17 xfce RC has just recognized my external wide screen monitor!.

Full 16:9 aspect and crisp clear display.

Acer Travelmate 4150, Intel 915 chipset, an old but yet near indestructible notebook is now fully back from the dead.

Thankyou.

Une seule réserve, plusieurs fautes d’orthographe semblent être apparues dans la version française (“éxécuter”…). Pas grave.

Thanks a lot for this great new Linux Mint.

Clem, could you tell me if this is the final version?

Congrats and thanks in advance.

Jep.

Cheers.