Linux Mint 17

Linux Mint 17 is a version of Linux Mint, which was released to the public on 31 May 2014. It is based on Ubuntu 14.04.

This release updates Cinnamon to version 2.2, and updates the Update Manager. It adds a new Language Settings application. Driver Manager was updated to include the ability to install drivers without an internet connection. It also updates the first login window to not use webkit, increasing performance. Settings was updated to be more consistent, and Hot Corners were improved to have better settings. As with Linux Mint 16 and Linux Mint 15, this release inherits the boot screen from Linux Mint 8, without the flashing logo. However, this is the last version of Linux Mint to include it as the boot screen would be changed once again in Linux Mint 18.

Linux Mint 17.1

 * Updated Cinnamon to version 2.4
 * CJS rebased on a newer version of GJS
 * Cinnamon desktop starts with a zoom animation
 * Added more settings and hardware support
 * Redesigned Theme Settings and Background Settings
 * Network Settings rebased on GNOME's latest configuration module
 * Added Privacy Settings
 * Added Notification Settings
 * Redesigned Nemo toolbar, can now be configured
 * Added Emblems to Nemo
 * Update Manager updated to group packages according to their source package.
 * Language Settings interface updated
 * Login Window Preferences was redesigned
 * Added "pastebin" command

Linux Mint 17.2

 * Updated "cogl" API
 * Improved reponsiveness and CPU load
 * Improved multi-monitor support
 * Added XScreenSaver modules and HTML5 screensavers
 * Improved panel and applets
 * Redesigned and reorganized System Settings
 * Updated power applet to handle brightness and keyboard backlight
 * Added Plugin Manager to Nemo
 * File actions are now queued
 * Improved accessibility
 * Software Sources can now open PPA archives and browse their packages
 * Updated Update Manager interface
 * Added flags for minoritarian languages in Language Settings
 * Improved MDM 2.0
 * Improves support for NVIDIA and Intel cards
 * Updated kernel to version 3.16

Linux Mint 17.3

 * Updated Software Sources to auto-detect location and starts speed tests with mirrors near you
 * Updated Update Manager to show warning messages
 * Updated Driver Manager to show if drivers are open-source or not
 * Updated Cinnamon to version 2.8
 * Updated Sound Applet
 * Fix Power Applet bugs
 * Updated Workspace Switcher to show a visual representation of your workspaces
 * Updated Window List to show thumbnails
 * Updated Display Settings to show the name of your monitors
 * Updated Cinnamon to support microphone mute buttons
 * Updated Nemo to include "Quick-Rename"
 * Updated kernel to version 4.2