How to customize Linux Mint MATE?
How to customize Linux Mint MATE?
I just set up Linux Mint Mate on my Dell E7440 laptop, and everything seems to be running smoothly. The default theme looks pretty basic, so I searched for alternatives online. After browsing, I found the Gnome Look theme and downloaded it. Now I’m ready to switch it out!
Review the link and note the suggestions. Remember to get cinnamon.
I remember what I enjoyed most about the setup. The store featured a Windows 10 design (windows, toolbar, start icon all matched the theme). Then I added the standard Windows 10 background. It seemed more appealing since I’m used to Windows. "Mate is based on Gnome 2 and it’s a fork. Mate works well on low-powered machines, which suits those who prefer Gnome 2. It supports GTK 2 and 3 themes. It doesn’t require high-end hardware and runs better with open-source drivers. It functions smoothly on ARM, PPC, ARM, and MIPS architectures. Cinnamon is a fork of Gnome 3 using GTK 3 and needs a graphics card with good drivers. Cinnamon resembles "Windows" in its menu design. It includes add-ons, its own extensions, and desktop utilities. Cinnamon caters to users seeking a more contemporary classic desktop experience compared to Gnome. As a continuation of Gnome, it offers many of its own applications like Nemo, which is a fork of Nautilus that gradually removes features. Both Mint and Mate are developed by the same project. Cinnamon now supports xapps in version 18. There are other options for Cinnamon or Mint, such as updates, source packages, and extensions. If you need a lightweight setup, go with Mate; if you want a modern feel, choose Cinnamon. There’s also KDE with its extensive customization options, and alternatives like DE XFCE work well on various distros including Mangroo, Cubuntu, Antergros, SUSE, and PC-BSD. If you’re aiming for a low-powered system, Mate is the way to go; for a modern desktop experience, Cinnamon is ideal.
Cinnamon performed adequately with a 4GB RAM system and a Pentium T4500 processor.
I’m really enjoying Ubuntu these days. The design feels nice, and everything seems to be working well so far—just started using it for under five minutes. I picked it mainly because of its look.