Download Linux Mint 17.2

Version 17.2 of Linux Mint has been released, a version with extra long support. Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution, which is available with two different desktop environments. The first uses EXTENTwhich is based on the deprecated Gnome 2 code and is intended for older hardware, the other uses Cinnamon, which is based on Gnome 3, but feels like the ‘classic’ Gnome 2 environment. More information about version 17.2 of Linux Mint can be found on our front page, these are the release notes:

Linux Mint 17.2 “Rafaela” MATE released!
Linux Mint 17.2 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2019. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop even more comfortable to use.

New features at a glance:

• DEGREE 1.10
• Software Sources
• Update Manager
• Language Settings
• Login Screen
• Better support for UEFI, NVIDIA and Optimus cards
• System Improvements
• Artwork Improvements
• Other Improvements
• Main Components
• LTS Strategy
• Better support for UEFI, NVIDIA and Optimus cards

For a complete overview and to see screenshots of the new features, visit:What’s new in Linux Mint 17.2 MATE“.

Important information:
The release notes provide important information about:

• UEFI Support
• Solving freezes with some NVIDIA GeForce GPUs
• Booting with non-PAE CPUs
• Misconfigured Swap when using home directory encryption
• Watching Flash DRM content
• DVD Playback with VLC
• bluetooth
• Issues with KDE apps
• Other issues

To be aware of issues and read about explanations and possible solutions related to this release, visit:Release Notes for Linux Mint 17.2 MATE”