Speed up updates in Linux Mint

Software repositories are computers located in various places. Indian Linux users can select servers located in India to download and install packages to keep the system new. Linux Mint allow the users to select fastest software repository and speed up the update process. This feature facilitates the packages download speedy manner. Otherwise, need to stick on with slow software repository and wait more for downloading the package updates.

Open Application Launcher > Administration > Software Sources.

The Software Sources will open up. Two sources available, one for Linux Mint and another for Ubuntu. We need to select fast sources for our computer.

 Click on Mirrors and find the fastest mirror accessible from your place.

Select the software repositories for both Linux Mint and Ubuntu. Open Terminal and apply following commands to update the system.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Linux Mint 13 Maya released

Linux Mint is a derivative of Ubuntu, more user friendly and added proprietary codecs (Flash player, Mp3 etc). Linux Mint is a ready to use Linux after installation.

Linux Mint 13 is available with two desktop interfaces, MATE and Cinnamon.
Both desktops are very user friendly and easy to use.

Visit http://linuxmint.com/