Linux Mint 18.1 'Serena' is here for Christmas! Will you install this open source holiday gift?

Linux Mint is an operating system that I simultaneously love and hate. I love it because it makes Linux easy to use for home users. I sometimes hate Linux Mint because it is essentially just a tweaked version of Ubuntu -- I'd rather see users choose Canonical's OS as intended. True, Mint's tweaks are actually very good, but I am not sure it warrants an entirely different operating system -- even if the final product is rewarding. But OK, if you love Linux Mint and use it regularly, I have very good news -- version 18.1 'Serena' is finally here.… [Continue Reading]