Linux Mint 20.2 Beta released with MATE 1.24
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Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a classic desktop
experience with many convenient, customizable tools and optional multimedia support out
of the box.
It also adds a custom workspace and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a
web-based package installation interface. Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu software
repositories.
Now, the beta version of the highly anticipated Mint 20.2 “Uma” Linux distribution is
now available for download and public testing prior to official release later this summer.
What's New in Linux Mint 20.2 Beta
If you are reading the blog regularly, you should know that Linux Mint 20.2 is based
on the Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS (Focal Fossa) operating system, equipped with Linux kernel 5.4 LTS,
and featuring the latest Cinnamon 5.0 desktop environment in the edition main.
To top it off, the Xfce and MATE editions come with the Xfce 4.16 and MATE 1.24 desktops.
Another important change is the addition of an entirely new application as part of the
Linux Mint XApps initiative called Bulky (known as File Renamer), which can be used to bulk
rename files.
Linux Mint 20.2 also comes with an updated Warpinator app that lets you select the network
interface you want to use to share files, as well as a new optional compression setting
for file transfers up to 3 times faster and an updated nvidia-prime applet package which
supports computers with AMD/NVIDIA hybrid graphics.
Also, Bulky app is available in Cinnamon and MATE editions, as Xfce edition comes with
a file renamer built into the Thunar file manager.
Of course, there are numerous other underlying improvements, updated upstream components,
and visual changes to make your Linux Mint experience better. If you want to discover
them, try a Linux Mint 20.2 beta test right now.
Download and try Linux Mint 20.2 Beta
The Linux Mint 20.2 Beta ISO image can now be downloaded by accessing the distribution's
download page .
However, keep in mind that this is a pre-release version, so DO NOT install and use it as your
daily driver or in a production environment as it may contain unfinished features or bugs
that will be fixed in the final release.
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