Linux Mint是一份基于Ubuntu的发行，其目标是提供一份更完整意义上的即刻可用的体验，而这通过包含浏览器插件、多媒体编码解码器、DVD播放支持、Java及其他组件来实现。它也增加了一套定制桌面及各种菜单，一些独特的配置工具，以及一份基于web的软件包安装界面。Linux Mint兼容Ubuntu软件仓库。

        Clement Lefebvre has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Linux Mint 6, now based on the recently released Ubuntu 8.10: "Linux Mint 6 'Felicia' RC1 released! Based on Ubuntu 8.10 'Intrepid Ibex', Linux kernel 2.6.27, GNOME 2.24 and X.Org 7.4, Linux Mint 6 comes with a brand new software manager, FTP support in mintUpload, proxy support and history of updates in mintUpdate, tabbed browsing in Nautilus and a lot of other improvements. Highlights: mintInstall 5, the software manager with a new offline front-end, support for multiple portals, versions information; mintUpdate 3, a brand new update manager with a new GUI, history of applied updates, proxy support, improved stability; mintUpload 2 with FTP support; mintNanny - minimal parental control...." Read the release announcement and release notes for further information. Download (MD5): LinuxMint-6-RC1.iso (662MB).（责任编辑：A6）