Linux mint 20.2 (Uma) is based on the Ubuntu 20.04 LTR (Long Term Release). The Cinnamon and Mate desktops are examined in detail. Cinnamon and Mate have custom Mint menus to manage access to applications and devices. Advanced components are also examined such as the LightDM Display Manager, Warpinator, Timeshift, NetworkManager, the Samba server, and Mint software management applications (Software Manager and Update Manager). The Linux Mint X-Apps are also reviewed, including Xplayer, Xed, and Xviewer. Administration topics include system tools, managing users, file systems, Bluetooth setup, printer configuration, and network folder and file sharing. In addition, configuration of wired and wireless connections, firewalls, and service management using systemd are covered. Shared resources are also examined, including the CUPS printing server, the NFS Linux network file server, and Samba Windows file server. Be advised that there are few changes between Linux Mint 20.2 and Linux Mint 20.

Tired of using Micro$oft Windows? Want to try something different? Well, Linux Mint is one of the best alternatives for you! Why? Because, Linux Mint is one of the most popular Linux operating system in the world. What you do on a Windows computer, you can do on a Linux computer. This Linux Mint tutorial, will show how to download, install, configure and use, the most common, Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon operating system features, but will not show you how to configure or install a third party software programs, like Mozilla Firefox browser, for example. The reason is, because this tutorial concentrates mainly on installing, configuring and using the Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon operating system itself. Linux used to be very difficult to learn and use, many years ago. But, not anymore. These days, Linux operating system, is easy to learn and use, just like Micro$oft Windows. All those common tasks like browsing the Internet, playing music, watching videos, watching Youtube videos, writing office documents, printing documents, playing games, and other common computer tasks, you do on a daily basis, with Windows, you can do with Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon. And Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon is a free operating system, does not cost you anythings, and you can download, install and use thousands of free program applications, in Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon, by using the Software Manager, which comes with the Linux Mint. Linux Mint, is a very stable, and secure operating system, and there are nearly no viruses for Linux, although there are some, but not many. The author of this tutorial, has been using the Linux operating system, for many years now, and never had a single virus issues, on the computer, and never needed to install, any antivirus software, on his Linux computers. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead, download and install the Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon operating system, on your computer, and start using it, by following this guide. I hope you enjoy using it.

A task-oriented look at Linux Mint, using actual real-world examples to stimulate learning. Each topic is presented in an easy-to-follow order, with hands-on activities to reinforce the content. If you are starting out with Linux from a different platform or are well versed with Linux Mint and want a guide that shows you how to exploit certain functionality, this book is for you. No previous Linux experience is assumed.

The Linux Mint Beginner's Guide will show you how to get the most out of Linux Mint, from using the Cinnamon desktop environment to advanced command-line tasks. In the Guide, you will learn how to:-Install Linux Mint.-Use the desktop environment.-Manage files and folders.-Manage users, groups, and file permissions.-Install software on a Linux Mint system, both from the command line and the GUI.-Configure network settings.-Use the vi editor to edit system configuration files.-Install and configure a Samba server for file sharing.-Install SSH for remote system control using public key/private key encryption.-Install a LAMP server.-Install web applications like WordPress.-Configure an FTP server.-Manage ebooks.-Convert digital media.-And many other topics.

The Linux Mint Beginner's Guide (Second Edition) will show you how to get the most out of Linux Mint, from using the Cinnamon desktop environment to advanced command-line tasks. In the Guide, you will learn how to: -Install Linux Mint. -Use the desktop environment. -Manage files and folders. -Manage users, groups, and file permissions. -Install software on a Linux Mint system, both from the command line and the GUI. -Configure network settings. -Use the vi editor to edit system configuration files. -Install and configure a Samba server for file sharing. -Install SSH for remote system control using public key/private key encryption. -Install a LAMP server. -Install web applications like WordPress. -Configure an FTP server. -Manage ebooks. -Convert digital media. -And many other topics.

This book covers the Linux Mint 19.2 release (Tina), focusing on desktops and administrative tools. The emphasis here is on what users will face when using Mint, covering topics like installation, applications, software management, the Mint desktops (Cinnamon, Mate, and Xfce), shell commands, network connections, and system administration tasks. Linux Mint 19.2 is based on the Ubuntu 18.04 LTR (Long Term Release). The Cinnamon and Mate desktops are examined in detail. Cinnamon and Mate have custom Mint menus to manage access to applications and devices. Advanced components are also examined such as the LightDM Display Manager, NetworkManager, the Samba server, and Mint software management applications (Software Manager and Update Manager). The Linux Mint X-Apps are also reviewed, including Xplayer, Xed, and Xviewer. Administration topics include system tools, managing users, file systems, Bluetooth setup, printer configuration, and network folder and file sharing. In addition, configuration of wired and wireless connections, firewalls, and service management using systemd are covered. Shared resources are also examined, including the CUPS printing server, the NFS Linux network file server, and Samba Windows file server.