PCLinuxOS MATE Changelog

What's new in PCLinuxOS MATE 2016.07

Jul 5, 2016
  • kernel 4.6.3
  • Full MATE Desktop 1.14.1
  • Nvidia drivers pre-installed
  • uefi/gpt installation support
  • systemd free
  • grub2 by default (legacy grub also available for non uefi/gpt systems)
  • updated administration tools
  • mylivecd can now create isos greater than 4 gigs
  • compiz/emerald for wobbly windows.
  • Highlighted apps include Firefox, Thunderbird, Clemetine, VLC, Atril, Engrampa, Caja file manager, Eye of Mate, Gimp, Qbittorrent and more.
  • LibreOffice office software included
  • Master PDF Editor
  • System Config Printer plus HP printer drivers
  • DropBox cloud file storage (Basic accounts start with 2 GB of free space)
  • Updated theme for 2016
  • Ready to dd to usb stick. (no isohybrid command required)

New in PCLinuxOS MATE 2016.06 (Jun 3, 2016)

  • Features:
  • Kernel 4.4.11 LTS
  • Fully updated from the software repository
  • Mate Desktop 1.14.1
  • LibreOffice included
  • Updated bootsplash and shutdown screens
  • Fixes:
  • Removed problematic 42_efi file
  • Added /sbin and /usr/sbin back to user path
  • Removed qt-update-notifier

New in PCLinuxOS MATE 2014.12 (Dec 24, 2014)

  • Highlights include kernel 3.18.1, ffmpeg 2.5.1, mesa 10.4.0, SysVinit (no systemd) and all popular applications such as Firefox, Thunderbird, LibreOffice and VLC have been updated to their latest versions.

New in PCLinuxOS MATE 2014.08 (Aug 18, 2014)

  • kernel 3.15.9
  • xorg 1.14.6
  • mesa 10.2.5
  • Full MATE 1.8.x Desktop.
  • Updated desktop theme
  • Nvidia and ATI fglrx 3D driver support.
  • Multimedia support for many popular formats
  • Wireless support for many network devices.
  • Addlocale allows you to convert PCLinuxOS into over 60 languages.
  • LibreOffice Manager can install LibreOffice supporting over 100 languages.
  • MyLiveCD allows you to take a snapshot of your installation you can then burn to a LiveCD/DVD or copy to a USBkey.

New in PCLinuxOS MATE 2014.05 (May 12, 2014)

  • Kernel 3.12.18
  • Full MATE 1.8.x Desktop.
  • Nvidia and ATI fglrx 3D driver support.
  • Multimedia support for many popular formats
  • Wireless support for many network devices.
  • Addlocale allows you to convert PCLinuxOS into over 60 languages.
  • LibreOffice Manager can install LibreOffice supporting over 100 languages.
  • MyLiveCD allows you to take a snapshot of your installation you can then burn to a LiveCD/DVD or copy to a USBkey.

New in PCLinuxOS MATE 2014.04 (Apr 15, 2014)

  • Kernel 3.12.16
  • Full MATE 1.8.x Desktop.
  • Nvidia and ATI fglrx 3D driver support.
  • Multimedia support for many popular formats
  • Wireless support for many network devices.
  • Addlocale allows you to convert PCLinuxOS into over 60 languages.
  • LibreOffice Manager can install LibreOffice supporting over 100 languages.
  • MyLiveCD allows you to take a snapshot of your installation you can then burn to a LiveCD/DVD or copy to a USBkey.