The full comes with a full default set of applications and is configured to be a system that is ready to go on installation. It is intended for intermediate to advanced users. If you've not worked with LXDE before, this is the better choice.
The mini is a 'stripped-down' version. It is intended for the more advanced user who wants to install his/her choice of apps and create his/her own configurations. If you're experienced at setting up your own system, this would be a good choice.
From
http://www.pclinuxos.com/?page_id=188The full version:
Features:
Kernel 3.2.18-bfs kernel for maximum desktop performance.
Full LXDE Desktop.
Nvidia and ATI fglrx driver support.
Multimedia playback support for many popular formats.
Wireless support for many network devices.
Printer support for many local and networked printer devices.
Addlocale allows you to convert PCLinuxOS into over 60 languages.
GetOpenOffice can install Open Office supporting over 100 languages.
MyLiveCD allows you to take a snapshot of your installation and burn it to a LiveCD/DVD.
PCLinuxOS-liveusb – allows you to install PCLinuxOS on a USB key disk.
Highlighted Applications:
bleachbit – System Cleaning Program
dropbox – Online Backup Storage (2 gigs free)
evince – PDF viewing Client
file-roller – Archiving Client
firefox- Web Browser (Chromium and Opera available from our software center)
flash-player-plugin – Flash Support
gimp – Graphic Drawing Program
gpicview – Graphic Viewing Program
simpleburn – CD/DVD Burning Program
kernel-3.2.18-pclos2.bfs-1 – BFS kernel for maximum desktop performance
leafpad – Text Editor
lxdecc – LXDE Control Center
liveusb – Put PCLinuxOS on USB key disk (New on LiveCD)
deadbeef- Music Player
nano – Console Text Editor
pcmanfm- File Manager
screenie – Screenshot Program
Umplayer – Multimedia Video Player
claws-mail – Email Program
xchat – IRC Chat Client
xcfa- audio files converter, ripper
alert_clock- Don't miss important times and events
sleeptimer- Shutdown your computer automatically
PCLinuxOS-FLV-Player- play, and convert flv files
mymencoder- convert any files to avi, mp4
systeminfo- get some information about your computer
The mini:
Features:
Kernel 3.2.18-pclos2.bfs kernel for maximum desktop performance.
Full LXDE Desktop.
Nvidia and ATI fglrx driver support.
Wireless support for many network devices.
Addlocale allows you to convert PCLinuxOS into over 60 languages.
GetOpenOffice can install Open Office supporting over 100 languages.
MyLiveCD allows you to take a snapshot of your installation and burn it to a LiveCD/DVD.
PCLinuxOS-liveusb – allows you to install PCLinuxOS on a USB key disk.
Highlighted Applications:
bleachbit – System Cleaning Program
firefox- Web Browser (Chromium and Opera available from our software center)
gpicview – Graphic Viewing Program
leafpad – Text Editor
lxdecc – LXDE Control Center
liveusb – Put PCLinuxOS on USB key disk (New on LiveCD)
nano – Console Text Editor
pcmanfm- File Manager
gftp- Multithreaded FTP client for X Windows
Special notes for 2010 ISOs:
Due to change done to our repos, you will need to repo your sources list. see post #241 here -
http://www.pclinuxos.com/forum/index.php/topic,86168.240.html getopenoffice has been replaced with LOManager. On your first update of the system, getopenoffice will be removed, and LOManager will be installed.
Special notes 2:
From
here, also -
User Level: Intermediate, Advanced
As previously said, the mini is intended for advanced users.
