One of the best Linux distros available these days, Linux Mint, has reached version 17.3 today. This update is significant as it features new versions of MATE and Cinnamon desktop environments. Both editions are available for download.
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Linux Mint 17.3 “Rosa” available as a beta release
If you are interested in trying out bleeding edge open source software, you might be interested to know that the Linux Mint project has rolled out a beta version of the upcoming Mint 17.3 "Rosa" release. Both Cinnamon and MATE editions are available.
MATE 1.12 desktop environment for Linux is available
Following up on the new Cinnamon release, a new version, 1.12 of the popular MATE desktop environment for Linux is out. Let's see which features to expect from this version.
Cinnamon 2.8 is out
A few days ago, Cinnamon 2.8 was released. This is the flagship desktop environment of the Linux Mint distro. It combines modern technologies invented by Gnome 3 developers with the traditional Desktop look. Cinnamon 2.8 features a number of interesting changes.
How to change the brightness dim intensity in Linux Mint when on battery running MATE
By default, when you switch your Linux Mint laptop from AC power to battery, MATE dims the brightness level to 50% from the current brightness level. Personally, I felt that 50% was too low of a value for me, where the display felt too dark. There is no option in the GUI to change this value, but it can be tweaked anyway. Let's see how.
How to set the default brightness level in Linux Mint MATE edition
If you are running Linux Mint with MATE on a laptop, you might be interested in learning how to set the default level of brightness for the screen. A lower screen brightness can save you more battery power. Even when you are using an AC power source, an optimum brightness level can make reading more comfortable. Here is how it can be done.
Fix FTP access from Linux client PC with firewall enabled
Today, I would like to share my personal experience with FTP access in Linux. Thanks to the new operating systems from Microsoft, which I don't find suitable for daily use, I switched to Linux a few years ago. I am running an FTP server in my home network, and I was not able to access it from my client PC running Linux which has firewall rules to block inbound connections, i.e. the INPUT policy is set to REJECT in iptables. Here is how I fixed the issue.
How to see the disk space usage for a file or folder using Linux terminal
Users who have switched recently to Linux or still learning it might be curious to know how to see the disk space usage for a file or folder using the terminal application in Linux. While it is easy to view the size with any graphical file manager app, it isn't so obvious via the command line for someone who hasn't used Linux before. Here is how you see the size.
Cinnamon 2.8 features an improved sound volume control
Cinnamon is the most innovative and flagship Desktop Environment shipped with Linux Mint by default. It is based on Gnome 3 and provides a feature rich, beautiful experience to the end user. Cinnamon is actively developed. The upcoming version will include an improved sound volume control applet for the taskbar.
Linux Mint 17.3 “Rosa” announced, includes nice new features
Today, Linux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" was announced. This release appears to be the last point release of version 17. For existing Mint 17.x users, the upgrade process should be smooth and quick. Besides security and stability fixes, "Rosa" brings some new features to the user interface.
