It's back to the future with Linux Mint's GNOME 2.x like Cinnamon desktop. Over the last few years, we've seen radical changes to the Linux desktop.

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.

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 ...

Here's how you can add the Cinnamon desktop to your Linux Mint 13 MATE system.

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.

2Linux Mint 16 Introduces Cinnamon 2.0 The Linux Mint 16 distribution includes the latest evolution of the Cinnamon desktop, providing a streamlined set of menus and options for users.

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 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 19.1: A sneaky popular distro skips upheaval, offers small upgrades Anecdotally, Mint feels like one of Linux's most popular distros—updates like 19.1 show why.