The Linux Mint 17.1 release is based on the Ubuntu 14.04 Linux distribution and is designated as a Long Term Support (LTS) release. Security updates for Linux Mint 17.1 will be provided until 2019.
3Cinnamon Desktop Gets Performance Boost
The Cinnamon developers audited the desktop source code and were able to identify and fix approximately 30 memory leaks, in a bid to improve responsiveness and performance.
4Alphabetical Module Listing Now in Cinnamon
The organization of the Cinnamon desktop has also been improved through a simple modification that makes a lot of difference. Individual modules within menu categories are sorted alphabetically in Linux Mint 17.1.
5Desktop Font Is Now Configurable
In the Linux Mint 17.1 Cinnamon release, users can now customize the desktop font, as well as the default system and document font styles.
6Privacy Options Are Enhanced
Linux Mint 17.1 benefits from an additional privacy option that enables users to configure when to forget a file for inclusion in recently access file lists.
7Keeping the Desktop Moving With Background Slide Shows
There is no reason why users need to keep their background images static if they don’t want to. In Linux Mint 17.1, users now have the option to configure background image slide shows.
8New Themes Can Easily Be Previewed
Users can choose to try out any number of different themes for Linux Mint 17.1, now enabling users with a one-click preview option.
9Theme Settings Are Customizable
Themes provide users with the ability to give the desktop a different look and feel. Now Linux Mint 17.1 users can take that customization a step further with the ability to customize specific elements of the theme they choose.
10Updates Are Prioritized
The Update Manager in Linux Mint 17.1 itself has been updated, now showing more details about package file update and prioritizing based on security and bug fix severity.
11MATE Desktop Gets New Effects
In the MATE edition of Linux Mint 17.1, the big new addition is the direct integration of the Compiz rendering engine. With Compiz, users can now choose different desktop effects to make the desktop experience more visually engaging.
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