Linux mint 19.1 is scheduled for release for Christmas

Linux Mint project leader Clement Lefebvre has announced that the next Linux Mint 19.1 'Tessa' will be available in time for this year's Christmas period. Clem also confirmed that Cinnamon, MATE and Xfce editions will be released at the same time. Also, upgrade paths will open the same day without the usual delay.

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With Linux Mint 19, the Mint-Y theme was chosen to replace Mint-X as the default theme. Part of the feedback they have received on the new topic is that the contrast could have been improved. In this new version, the settings, labels, and icons look darker than before, helping them stand out from the background.

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The update also comes with the new Cinnamon 4.0 desktop which brings many changes. By default, Mint-Y-Dark has been updated to make it look better and has been selected as the default Cinnamon theme. Additionally, the default window pane has been updated, while an option to return to the traditional look will be available.

The new panel now uses a size of 40 pixels, the icons will be scaled in the left and center areas, but will remain 24 pixels to the right where the system tray is located. The new version includes grouped windows and a small system tray. Users will be asked to choose which skin they want to use during the first use in the Welcome app, but it can be changed later.

Clem did not provide a screenshot of the new system tray, so it will certainly be interesting to see what it looks like. Other changes include improved status icons, an Xapp icon picker, and added support for Update Manager to choose the mainline cores.

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