Mate Desktop

All about the Release of the PCLinuxOS64 MATE 2017.07 Desktop
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Info: The MATE Desktop: a popular, multi-platform desktop environment for your computer. MATE’s focus is ease of use, stability, and provides all the common tools computer users expect from a modern computing environment.

MATE64 (pclinuxos64-MATE-2017.07.iso)
Size: 1.3 GB ISO
Md5sum: 6df2319200bd114ef225f602eaa4c14a
Release Date: July 02, 2017
Produced by: Texstar
User Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

MATE64 features:
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* kernel 4.11.8
* xorg 1.19.3
* Full MATE Desktop 1.18.2
* Nvidia drivers pre-installed
* basic 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)
* Ready to dd to usb stick. (no isohybrid command required)

Known issue: Net Applet icon on panel is odd sized.
Hardware requirements

Processor
64bit Modern Intel or AMD processor.

Memory & storage
RAM : 2 GB or more recommended.
Hard disk : 15 GB or more recommended if you plan to install additional software from our repository.

Video card
nVidia, ATI, Intel
3D desktop support requires a 3D instructions set compatible card.

Sound card
Any Sound Blaster, AC97 or HDA compatible card.

Other
CD/DVD drive required for burned liveCD/DVD image, or USB flash drive larger than 2 GB for liveUSB image conversion.

Copy to USB stick:
dd bs=4M if=pclinuxos64-MATE-2017.07.iso of=/dev/sdX status=progress && sync
Special device – pendrive – /dev/sdX – without any number.

Disclaimer (CYA): THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY BILL REYNOLDS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE