Linux Mint 18.3 Sylvia is now available

One of the most popular and used Gnu / Linux distributions (at least according to DistroWatch), Linux Mint, has released a new stable version. This new version has been known as Linux Mint 18.3 Sylvia.

This new version is available with Cinnamon and MATE desks. The Xfce version will be released in a few days. Remember that the KDE version has been abandoned and there will be no version with KDE, even if the old versions of Linux Mint KDE Edition are kept.

The new version of Linux Mint complies with the new functions that had been discussed during its development. That is, the new version notably changes the Software Center, turning the application into a store similar to Google's, where not only can there be paid applications but we will also find applications in Flatpak format.

The security applications have also been updated, including Timeshift to make backup copies and simplifying the functions of these applications for the most novice users.

Linux Mint 18.3 Sylvia continues to use Ubuntu 16.04 LTS as the base of the distribution, inheriting components such as kernel 4.10 or update support. What's more this version comes with Cinnamon 3.6, the latest version of this desktop that corrects some bugs and adds improvements such as online accounts, Gnome Games or rendering windows and desktop animations. The other details of the version can be found in Linux Mint release notes.

We can get the ISO image of Linux Mint 18.3 Sylvia installation through the download website, where we will find not only the 64-bit version but also 32 bit version. Although the future new version of Ubuntu will not have the 32-bit platform.

Users who already use Linux Mint, in a matter of hours (if they have not already received the message) will have a message that will help them update to the new version of Linux Mint.