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Linux Mint 21 Cinnamon and Kali Linux 2022.4
Linux Mint 21 Cinnamon (64-bit)
Linux Mint needs no introduction for many users. Based on long-term support (LTS) editions of Ubuntu, Linux Mint is one of the top three Debian derivatives, known for its innovation and its close consultation with users. Cinnamon is the desktop developed by Mint, as opposed to MATE, Linux Mint's Gnome 2 fork.
The latest release is Linux Mint 21, codenamed Vanessa. Its version of Cinnamon includes enhanced Bluetooth support, with the replacement of Blueberry with Blueman; the addition of thumbnails for more graphic formats; and a process manager to help keep track of processes such as updates and system snapshots running in the background. Minor tweaks are also made to Sticky Notes and Timeshift, which takes snapshots of the installed system for easy backups. The major change in this release is that Muffin, Mint's version of the Mutter window manager, has been updated to bring it closer to Mutter after over a decade of independent development. The results include improved anti-aliasing and animation on the desktop.
As usual, Linux Mint's Cinnamon edition offers a user-friendly experience for all levels of users. News users can quickly learn the desktop, and veterans can enjoy one of the most stable, feature-rich environments available on Linux.
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