Linux Mint 17.1 Xfce 64bit setup of Ayumin - Partitioning, Installing & Updating

Using solely my laptop, Ahim, for my computer needs, I decided I badly need a new desktop. Even though our family already has a desktop, codenamed Aya, it's a hassle that I have to reboot our desktop, whenever I need to use the Linux partition. My father and brother need a Windows operating system because the applications they use even though they are all pirated or cracked are dependent on them (AutoDesk AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, etc).

Obligatory image of the girl where I based the name of my new desktop

Anyway, I finally assembled a new desktop. I gave her the name Ayumin, which is another nickname of Ishida Ayumi besides Daaishi. She is known as "the dancing machine" of Morning Musume. I also find it a relief that I'm the only one that will use this new desktop haha It's fun using, fiddling and playing Ayumin so far.

Since it's a new desktop, there's no operating system in it. Since I'm a Linux Geek, I need to install Linux in it. Might as well use a more user friendly and easier to manage Linux distribution, but still have snappy graphic user interface. That is why I decided to install Linux Mint 17.1 Xfce 64bit.

More or less similar but not really the Perfect Desktop series of HowToForge, this blog post is about my setup in partitioning, installing and updating of Linux Mint 17.1 Xfce 64bit in Ayumin.