Linux Mint 18.1: Linux Mint is a distribution based on Ubuntu. It offers a more complete out-of-the-box experience, including browser plug-ins, media codecs, support for DVD playback, Java, and more. It also comes with a custom one desktop and menu, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based interface installationpackages, from the Ubuntu software repositories.
The Linux Mint team today announced the release of an updated version of the 18.x project. The new version, Linux Mint 18.1, is available in two versions (Cinnamon and MATE), in 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.
The new version offers Cinnamon users a new safeguard screens that displays more information and provides media controls even when the screen is locked.
On computers that have accelerometers, the Cinnamon desktop can now rotate when the orientation of the device changes.
Both versions offer upgrades to X-apps. Also, the update manager can display a list of available versions of the kernel with recommendations.
“The screensaver in Cinnamon 3.2 has been redesigned and rewritten in Python from scratch. Not only does it look better, but it is also much faster, more flexible and more adaptable than the old one. Cinnamon's background slide shows offer a new screensaver. Notebooks show battery power so you can watch it without having to connect. ”
Linux Mint 18.1 Additional information in the official announcement:
Cinnamon: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3181
Mate: http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3182
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| Cinnamon | 32-bit | 64-bit | |
| MATE | 32-bit | 64-bit | |
