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Linux Mint is a Linux distro based on Ubuntu. It has a choice of desktops, including Cinnamon (the default), MATE and Xfce.

Linux Mint versions prior to 19 also featured a KDE edition, but was discontinued due to the work on Cinnamon.

Release Cycle[]

Mint's release cycle loosely follows Ubuntu's release schedule but without any strict release dates. The result is a 'more polished' release of something that was pretty good to begin with.

The GNOME release came out first, followed by x86_64 GNOME and then KDE, followed by the x86_64 KDE release. Efforts are being made to sync all Community editions such as XFCE, LXDE and Fluxbox so they are released more closely together. There has even been talk about un-branding the non-GNOME releases from their 'CE' (Community Edition) tag altogether, making them all official Linux Mint releases. The KDE, XFCE, LXDE and Fluxbox editions are still community editions and were released later than the official release.

Mint Software[]

The Mint developers offer more than just a re-release of a refined Ubuntu, they also develop a few user-friendly applications to accompany their releases which help add to the flavor of the distro.

Main Menu (formerly MintMenu)[]

Mint menu is a complete menu system which is intended to replace the most commonly used GNOME menu and GNOME custom menus. It is loosely based on something like kickstart for KDE, sporting a super-fast search function and has maturing customization features.

Backup Tool (formerly MintBackup)[]

Another matured piece of software which simplifies backup tasks. There is now support for file compression and incremental backups along with a completely new interface which also makes restoring easier too.

Update Manager[]

Update manager is a utility to assist in software upgrades. It takes a different approach to upgrading than Ubuntu. Each new upgrade is graded from 1 to 5. 1 being a very safe and tested upgrade and 5 being a very untested and possibly unstable upgrade. By default, the Mint update manager will only show (offer) upgrades graded from 1 to 3. This is an option which can be modified however, allowing the user to perform all upgrades. As a result of this 'safety feature', the 'Mark All Upgrades' option has been removed from Synaptic.

Software Manager[]

Software Manager is a program that has programs for Linux Mint users who wish to have new or extra programs for Linux Mint. When you install a package, it puts the program in for you to use.

Domain Blocker (formerly MintNanny)[]

Is a parental tool used to block unwanted sites from being accessed by a user on the computer. Although something like this could be handled by a firewall, it is much more intuitive and easy to use for average people who want nothing to do with iptables and what not.

Upload Manager (formerly MintUpload)[]

Lets you define upload services for FTP, SFTP and SCP servers. Services are then available in the system tray and provide zones where you can drag and drop files for them to be automatically uploaded to their corresponding destinations.

Desktop Settings[]

A desktop configuration tool for easy configuration of the Cinnamon desktop.

Release History[]

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Version Name Desktops LTS Ubuntu Base End of Life Platforms
21.1 Vera Cinnamon, Cinnamon (Edge), XFCE, MATE Yes 22.04 April 2027 amd64
21 Vanessa Cinnamon, Cinnamon (Edge), XFCE, MATE Yes 22.04 April 2027 amd64
20.3 Una Cinnamon, Cinnamon (Edge), XFCE, MATE Yes 20.04 April 2025 amd64
20.2 Uma Cinnamon, Cinnamon (Edge), XFCE, MATE Yes 20.04 April 2025 amd64
20.1 Ulyssa Cinnamon, Cinnamon (Edge), XFCE, MATE Yes 20.04 April 2025 amd64
20 Ulyana Cinnamon, XFCE, MATE Yes 20.04 April 2025 amd64
19.3 Tricia Cinnamon, XFCE, MATE Yes 18.04 April 2023 x86, amd64
19.2 Tina Cinnamon, XFCE, MATE Yes 18.04 April 2023 x86, amd64
19.1 Teresa Cinnamon, XFCE, MATE Yes 18.04 April 2023 x86, amd64
19 Tara Cinnamon, XFCE, MATE Yes 18.04 April 2023 x86, amd64
18.3 Sylvia Cinnamon, XFCE, KDE, MATE Yes 16.04 April 2021 x86, amd64
18.2 Sonya Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE Yes 16.04 April 2021 x86, amd64
18.1 Serena Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE Yes 16.04 April 2021 x86, amd64
18 Sarah Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE Yes 16.04 April 2021 x86, amd64
17.3 Rosa Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE Yes 14.04 April 2019 x86, amd64
17.2 Rafaela Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE Yes 14.04 April 2019 x86, amd64
17.1 Rebecca Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE Yes 14.04 April 2019 x86, amd64
17 Qiana Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE Yes 14.04 April 2019 x86, amd64
16 Petra Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE No 13.10 July 2014 x86, amd64
15 Olivia Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE No 13.04 January 2014 x86, amd64
14 Nadia Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE No 12.10 April 2014 x86, amd64
13 Maya Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE Yes 12.04 April 2017 x86, amd64
12 Lisa Gnome, MATE, KDE, LXDE No 11.10 April 2013 x86, amd64
11 Katya GNOME No 11.04 October 2012 x86, amd64
10 Julia KDE, XFCE, LXDE, Fluxbox No 10.10 April 2012 x86, amd64
9 Isadora GNOME, KDE, XFCE, LXDE, Fluxbox Yes 10.04 April 2013 x86, amd64
8 Helena GNOME, KDE, XFCE, LXDE, Fluxbox No 9.10 April 2011 x86, amd64
7 Gloria GNOME, KDE, XFCE No 9.04 October 2010 x86, amd64
6 Felicia GNOME, KDE, XFCE, Fluxbox No 8.10 April 2010 x86, amd64
5 Elyssa GNOME, KDE, XFCE, Fluxbox Yes 8.04 April 2011 x86, amd64
4 Daryna GNOME, KDE, XFCE, Fluxbox No 7.10 April 2009 x86
Debian GNOME No 7.10 April 2009 x86
3.1 Celena GNOME No 7.04 October 2008 x86
3.0 Cassandra GNOME, KDE, XFCE No 7.04 October 2008 x86
2.2 Bianca GNOME, KDE No 6.10 April 2008 x86
2.1 Bea GNOME No 6.10 April 2008 x86
2.0 Barbara GNOME No 6.10 April 2008 x86
1.0β Ada KDE No Kubuntu 6.06 April 2008 x86

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