Topic: Linux Mint

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Linux Mint 21.2 Codename, New Features Revealed

Linux Mint 21.2 will be released at the end of June. It has the codename "Victoria". New features will be added to the login screen and the Pix photo app.

31 January 2023
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Linux Mint 21.1 is Now Available to Download

The new Linux Mint 21.1 release is available to download. In this post I check out the new features added to Cinnamon desktop, and how you can download it.

19 December 2022
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Linux Mint 21.1 Beta is Available to Download

Download Linux Mint 21.1 beta and help test it ahead of the final release. Linux Mint 21.1 features Cinnamon 5.6, new folder icons, and new settings.

4 December 2022

Linux Mint Gains a Windows-Style ‘Show Desktop’ Button

Meet Corner Bar, Linux Mint's take on the Windows 7 'show desktop' button. Designed for the Cinnamon desktop, the button can be clicked or hovered over.

2 November 2022
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Linux Mint 21.1 Codenamed ‘Vera’, Will Arrive at Xmas

Linux Mint 21.1 is to be released Christmas time, says Linux Mint. They also reveal the codename for the release, and word on changes to desktop icons.

30 September 2022
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Linux Mint 21 Released, This is What’s New

The stable release of Linux Mint 21 “Vanessa” is now available to download. This is the latest version of the Ubuntu-based distro, and it carries a sizeable set of changes compared to the Linux Mint 20.3 […]

31 July 2022
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Linux Mint 21 Beta is Now Available to Download

Linux Mint 21 nears release, but first: a beta! Testers, and enthusiastic early-adopters can download Linux Mint 21 beta to sample the new latest changes.

13 July 2022

How to Install Linux Mint’s Homespun Apps on Ubuntu

Linux Mint is far more than just the Cinnamon desktop with a bit of green sprinkled on top. It also includes a number of homegrown apps crafted by Mint developers to enhance the overall experience. […]

12 July 2022
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Linux Mint 21 Won’t Use Ubuntu’s ‘Killer’ Memory Feature

Linux Mint 21 won't use the memory management feature causing issues for users of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The news came in the distro's latest monthly update.

3 July 2022
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Linux Mint Takes Over Development of Timeshift Backup Tool

Timeshift is a popular open source tool for system backups and snapshots via Rsync or Btrfs. Now, Linux Mint has announced it's assuming maintenance of it.

2 June 2022
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Linux Mint is Making a Major Bluetooth Change

Linux Mint 21 will ship with Blueman as its default Bluetooth manager. Mint's lead developer cites issues with the current gnome-bluetooth backend.

3 March 2022

An Official Yaru Theme for Cinnamon? Yup – Here’s What It Looks Like

I check out work on an official Yaru theme for the Cinnamon desktop environment. How well does Ubuntu's stock theme suit this desktop? I find out.

26 January 2022