Today in Open Source: Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon and MATE available for download. Plus: A review of Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon, and Linux Mint 16 support Linux Mint 16 Released Linux Mint 16 Petra has been released. The Cinnamon and MATE desktops are both available, according to the Linux Mint blog. You’ll also find system requirements, download links and links to expanded information about all of the new features. Linux Mint 16 is the result of 6 months of incremental development on top of stable and reliable technologies. This new release comes with updated software and brings refinements and new features to make your desktop even more comfortable to use. New features at a glance: Cinnamon 2.0 Login Screen USB Stick support Performance improvements Software Manager System Improvements Artwork Improvements Main Components More at Linux Mint Blog You can also read the release announcement for Linux Mint 16 MATE. Much of the features are the same, but the download links will let you snag the MATE version instead of the Cinnamon version. Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon Review I’ve got a full review up on Desktop Linux Reviews of the Cinnamon version of Linux Mint 16. I’m very pleased with Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon. There’s quite a lot to like in this release, and very little to dislike. Cinnamon 2.0 adds some additional polish to an already great desktop environment. The login tweaks, USB stick support, and various performance enhancements also add value to Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon. I highly recommend Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon if you’re looking for a new desktop distribution. More at Desktop Linux Reviews Linux Mint 16 Support and Documentation For your convenience, here’s a few useful links if you need support for Linux Mint 16. Linux Mint Community Site Linux Mint Documentation Linux Mint Forum Linux Mint Tutorials What’s your take on all this? Tell me in the comments below. Software DevelopmentOpen Source