GNOME 2.x fans get ready to rejoice. Mint has just released the first stable version of Cinnamon, its GNOME 2.x look-alike Linux desktop interface.

The Linux Mint team, lead by Clement Lefebvre, created two different desktop environments – MATE and Cinnamon catering to two different audiences.

Available for Testing Targeting Linux Mint 13, the current alpha version of Cinnamon is built on a stable fork of GNOME Shell 3.2.1 along with features from MGSE.

Linux Mint has long held a cherished place in the hearts of Linux users seeking a balance between elegance, ease of use, and rock-solid stability. In 2025, that reputation is only strengthened with ...

The Linux Mint project have released the first stable version of the Cinnamon desktop environment. According to PC World, the open source Linux desktop is available as a free download for most ...

The Beta version of Linux Mint 22 "Wilma" has been released. It comes with lots of changes but end users won't see too much that's new. A lack of radical changes makes it a good choice for some.

Linux Mint may no longer be an ideal choice for above-par performance out of the box, but it can still serve diehard users well with the right amount of post-installation tinkering. The Linux Mint ...

The team behind Linux Mint have pushed the beta images of Linux Mint 19.2. The betas are available in Cinnamon, MATE, and Xfce editions. The final release will come once more bugs are fixed.