New Features:
*Gnome 3 and MGSE
*MATE
*Artwork improvements
*Search Engines
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What is MGSE?
"MGSE" (Mint Gnome Shell Extensions) is a dektop layer on top of Gnome 3 that make ir possible for you to use Gnome 3 in a ttaditional way. you can disable all components within MGSE to get a pure Gnome 3 Exp.
MGSE main Features:
* Bottom panel
* Application menu
* Window List
* We can switch between windows but not applications its a Task Centric Desktop.
* Visible system tray icons.
Gnome 2 features are layered over Gnome 3 using a number of extension. These extensions can optionally be turned off to give a plain vanilla Gnome 3 Experience.
Individual functionalitites can be turned off to give an expreince that lies between Gnome 2 and 3.
Linux Mint 12 also features the DuckDuckGo engine by default, instead of Google or Bing.
System requirements:
-> x86 processor (Linux Mint 64-bit requires a 64-bit processor. Linux Mint 32-bit works on both 32-bit and 64-bit processors).
-> 512 MB RAM (1GB recommended for a comfortable usage).
-> 5 GB of disk space
-> Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution
-> CD/DVD drive or USB port
For more information you can watch Linux Mint Blog
Download: Linux Mint-12
Source: Linux Mint , ThinkDigit