Linux Mint 20: Desktops and Administration
Richard PetersenThis book covers the Linux Mint 20 release, focusing on desktops and administrative tools. The emphasis here is on what users will face when using Linux Mint, covering topics like installation, applications, software management, the Linux Mint desktops (Cinnamon, MATE, and Xfce), shell commands, network connections, and system administration tasks. Linux Mint 20 introduces several new features, as well as numerous smaller modifications. It is based on the Ubuntu 20.04 long-term support release. The Cinnamon and MATE desktops are examined in detail. Cinnamon and MATE have custom Linux Mint menus to manage access to applications and devices. Advanced components are also examined such as Samba server configuration, systemd service management, and Linux Mint software management applications (Software Manager and Update Manager).