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MATE desktop environment was forked from of GNOME 2 and initial release was in 2011. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. MATE has carried number of Gnome Core Applications with it, and developers also have written several other apps from scratch to make MATE better desktop. Now MATE desktop fully support GTK 3, which means all Gtk 2 & Gtk 3 applications works without any issue. MATE is gaining popularity from quite sometime now among those users who like Gnome 2 desktop interface, and it took all hype from Linux Mint Mate version.
Linux Mint team announced the latest release of Linux Mint version 17.2 code-named "Rafaela", it is updated version based on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, and Linux Mint 17.2 now features Cinnamon 2.6/Mate 1.10, MDM 2.0, a Linux kernel 3.16 and an Ubuntu 14.04 package base. Linux Mint 17.2 will receive security updates until 2019. Until 2016, future versions of Linux Mint will use the same package base as Linux Mint 17.2, making it trivial for people to upgrade. Until 2016, the development team won't start working on a new base and will be fully focused on this one. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop experience more comfortable to use.
"A huge amount of work was done to review the CPU usage in various parts of Cinnamon and many improvements were made. Performance was gained by optimizing how Cinnamon reacts to particular events and reducing the number of tasks or repeated tasks it performs. Support for multiple monitors was improved. Better window list actions and new key-bindings allow you to move windows to other monitors (Super+Shift with arrow keys by default). But the most significant improvement is that you can now have multiple panels and place them across multiple monitors. Applets are better than before at running multiple instances of themselves and some of them got smarter to accommodate multi-monitor/multi-panel setups. For instance a window list applet won't show you windows from another monitor if that monitor has a panel with its own window list.
MATE can now take full advantage of mixer functionality and it is able to automatically detect and support PulseAudio, ALSA and OSS.
MDM was given better support for NVIDIA Prime. On NVIDIA Optimus equipped computers, you can now switch between your Intel and your NVIDIA card with a simple log out. You no longer need to reboot. UEFI is fully supported. Note: Linux Mint does not use digital signatures and does not register to be certified by Microsoft as being a 'secure' OS. As such, it will not boot with Secure Boot. If your system is using Secure Boot, turn it off. Note: Linux Mint places its boot files in /boot/efi/EFI/ubuntu to work around this bug. This does not prevent the installation of multiple releases or distributions, or dual-boots between Ubuntu and Linux Mint, as they can all be bootable from the same GRUB menu." You can checkout complete release announcement for Cinnamon and Mate versions.
Cinnamon 2.6 Desktop
Linux Mint team announced the latest release of Linux Mint 17.1 code-named "Rebecca", it is updated version based on Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS and Linux Mint 17.1 now features Cinnamon 2.4/Mate 1.8, MDM 1.8, a Linux kernel 3.13 and an Ubuntu 14.04 package base. "The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 17.1 'Rebecca' MATE. Linux Mint 17.1 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2019. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop even more comfortable to use. Linux Mint 17.1 MATE edition comes with two window managers installed and configured by default: Marco (MATE's very own window manager, simple, fast and very stable); Compiz (an advanced compositing window manager which can do wonders if your hardware supports it). Among the various window managers available for Linux, Compiz is certainly the most impressive when it comes to desktop effects." You can dive into complete details of release announcement here for Cinnamon and Mate.

Cinnamon and Mate screenshots
Install Mate 1.8 Desktop Environment with MintMenu in Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty/13.10 Saucy/and other related Ubuntu derivatives
mate desktop

MATE is a fork of GNOME 2. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. If you wish to use this desktop environment on Ubuntu to replace your current desktop interface. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop to Linux users using traditional metaphors. Mate updated to Gtk and all Gtk themes works with Mate, it comes with three themes Menta, BlackMATE, and others.
MATE is under active development to add support for new technologies while preserving a traditional desktop experience.
Install Mate Desktop 1.6 with MintMenu in Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy/13.04 Raring/12.10 Quantal/12.04 Precise/Linux Mint 16/15/14/13/other Ubuntu derivatives

MATE is a fork of GNOME 2. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. If you wish to use this desktop environment on Ubuntu to replace your current desktop interface. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop to Linux users using traditional metaphors. Mate updated to Gtk 3.6 and all Gtk themes works with Mate, it comes with three themes Menta, BlackMATE, and GreenLaguna.
Mate desktop uses it's official file manager called 'Caja'. It allows to browse directories, preview files and launch applications associated with them. It is also responsible for handling the icons on the MATE desktop. It works on local and remote filesystems. Caja is a fork of Nautilus. MATE has it's own Terminal which is a fork of GNOME Terminal. Archive manager 'Engrampa' is default for the MATE environment. It allows you to: create and modify archives, view the content of an archive, view a file contained in an archive, extract files from the archive. Engrampa is a fork of File-Roller.
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mate desktop

mate desktop
Changes in Mate 1.6:
  • Support for systemd-logind in mate-session-manager, mate-screensaver and mate-power-manager has been added.
  • The places sidebar has been improved.
  • Support for new thumbnailers specification has been added.
  • Wallpapers are now cached for a better memory management.
  • A connect server dialog has been added from Nautilus 3.
  • An option has been added to open new windows on the center of the screen.
  • New GTK2/3 themes have been implemented.

To install Mate desktop in Ubuntu/Linux Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and add relevant repository then scroll down for install commands:
>> For Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy/Linux Mint 16

>> For Ubuntu 13.04 Raring/Linux Mint 15

>> For Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal/Linux Mint 14

>> For Ubuntu 12.04 Precise/Linux Mint 13
After adding relevant repository, Use following commands to install Mate Desktop:


Mint Menu

One of the most advanced menus under linux. mintmenu supports filtering, favorites, easy-uninstallation, autosession, and many other features.
Right click on Menu > Select 'Remove From Panel' (You can keep both menus if you want)
mintmenu

mintmenu

Right click on Menu for options like Move, Lock, etc. It can be added to bottom panel. 
mintmenu

mintmenu

Install MintMenu in Mate desktop with these commands:
That's it
Australis Mate 1.6 is developed by Jay Conway & Jesse Avalos. Australis L.T.S Mate edition is built from the L.T.S core of Ubuntu 12.04.2 using the Mate desktop. Australis guys hope to provide an of out box experience for the new Linux user and current with added stability of the Long term support mode. Also keeping a modern clean look.
Australis Mate is fast stable working OS with a stunning modern look. They mentioned it is not like boring mate desktop.
mate desktop
Product overview:
  • Birdi
  • Gnome pie
  • Variety wallpaper changer
  • Gimp
  • Libreoffice Full suite
  • Conkyllia ( many conkys added)
  • brasero
  • Handbrake
  • Kazam
  • Pulseaudio
  • SmPlayer & Youtube player
  • Cairo
  • Skype
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • i-nex
  • Mtp support for Android phones
  • Unetbootin
  • Superboot
  • Deepin
  • Grub Customizer
  • Ubuntu Tweak
  • Bleachbit
  • Remastersys
  • Radio tray
  • Gparted
  • Disk Utility
  • Image shack uploaded
  • Screen Cloud
  • Mumble
  • Qbittorrent
  • peazip
  • Pidgin
  • Bunch of icons and themes included.
ScreenShots
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Boot Screen

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Login Screen

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Desktop Review

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Desktop Review

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Desktop Review

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Bunch of Themes

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Bunch of Icons

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Bunch of Conkys with easy setup

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Download:
Australis Mate 1.6 iso (32 bit)
Username: linux
No Password.
Australis Mate 64bit version (Coming Soon).
Source: australis
Install Mate Desktop 1.6 in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring/Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal/Ubuntu 12.04 Precise/11.10/Linux Mint 14/13/12

The GNOME 2 Fork 'Mate' is a desktop environment. If you wish to use this desktop environment on Ubuntu to replace your current desktop interface. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop to Linux users using traditional metaphors.
mate 1.6

mate desktop

mint mate
Changes and improvements in Mate 1.6:
  • Support for systemd-logind in mate-session-manager, mate-screensaver and mate-power-manager has been added.
  • The places sidebar has been improved.
  • Support for new thumbnailers specification has been added.
  • Wallpapers are now cached for a better memory management.
  • A connect server dialog has been added from Nautilus 3.
  • An option has been added to open new windows on the center of the screen.
  • New GTK2/3 themes have been implemented.

To install Mate desktop in Ubuntu/Linux Mint open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and add relevant repository to Terminal then scroll down for install commands:
>> For Ubuntu 13.04 Raring

>> For Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal/Linux Mint 14

>> For Ubuntu 12.04 Precise/Linux Mint 13

>> For Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric/Linux Mint 12

After adding repository, Use following commands to install Mate Desktop:
That's it
Source: Mate Desktop
Install Mate Desktop 1.4 in Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal/Ubuntu 12.04 Precise/Linux Mint

The GNOME 2 Fork 'Mate' is a desktop environment. If you wish to use this desktop environment on Ubuntu 12.04 Precise to replace your current Unity or Gnome Shell interface, then follow the instructions given below.
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mate

Changes and improvements in Mate 1.4:
  • Numerous bug fixes
  • mate-keyring and libmatekeyring backends updated and now integrate properly
  • caja-dropbox package now available
  • New themes added to mate-notification-daemon
  • Removed indicator-applet-session
  • File sharing now available via bluetooth
  • Added option to use fast alt-tabbing when compositing is enabled in marco
  • mate-icon-theme-faenza now available
  • mate-character-map now available
  • mate-screensaver now supports GDM user switching
  • Removed nyancat from the mate-desktop about dialog
  • Forked libwnck (now libmatewnck)
  • Caja improvements:
    • Restored toggle button for text based location bar
    • Bookmarks can now be opened in the places side pane via the enter and space keys
    • Added a button to get the difference between files in the file conflict dialog

To install Mate desktop in Ubuntu 12.10/Linux Mint 14 open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

To install Mate desktop in Ubuntu 12.04/Linux Mint 13 open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:
That's it
Source: Mate Desktop
Install Mate Desktop 1.4 in Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin/Linux Mint 13

The GNOME 2 Fork 'Mate' is a desktop environment. If you wish to use this desktop environment on Ubuntu 12.04 Precise to replace your current Unity or Gnome Shell interface, then follow the instructions given below.

mate desktop

Changes and improvements in Mate 1.4:
  • Numerous bug fixes
  • mate-keyring and libmatekeyring backends updated and now integrate properly
  • caja-dropbox package now available
  • New themes added to mate-notification-daemon
  • Removed indicator-applet-session
  • File sharing now available via bluetooth
  • Added option to use fast alt-tabbing when compositing is enabled in marco
  • mate-icon-theme-faenza now available
  • mate-character-map now available
  • mate-screensaver now supports GDM user switching
  • Removed nyancat from the mate-desktop about dialog
  • Forked libwnck (now libmatewnck)
  • Caja improvements:
    • Restored toggle button for text based location bar
    • Bookmarks can now be opened in the places side pane via the enter and space keys
    • Added a button to get the difference between files in the file conflict dialog

To install Mate desktop in Ubuntu 12.04 open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

To install Mate desktop in Linux Mint 13 open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

After this command  copy following lines in opened text editor:
Package: *
Pin: origin packages.mate-desktop.org
Pin-Priority: 700

Here is announcement of Mate 1.4
That's it, Enjoy
Clement Lefebvre has announced the availability of the release candidate for Linux Mint 13 - in MATE and Cinnamon flavours: "The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 13 RC 'Maya'. Available in two editions, Linux Mint 13 features the choice between a productive, stable and mature MATE 1.2 desktop and the brand new, modern-looking and exciting Cinnamon 1.4. These two desktops are among the best available, they're perfectly integrated within Linux Mint and represent great alternatives to GNOME 2 users. Linux Mint 13 is also an LTS (long-term support) release and it will be supported until April 2017."
Read the release announcement, release notes and what's new page for more information.

Screen Shots
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Linux Mint 13 "Maya" Cinnamon Edition

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Linux Mint 13 "Maya" MATE Edition

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MDM stands for "MDM Display Manager"

Linux mint
MDM comes with a lot of features and configuration options

mint 13
Linux Mint 13 features the latest Mint-X and Mint-Z themes and better support for GTK3.


Download (SHA256): 
Linux Mint-13-mate-dvd-32bit-rc.iso(898MB, torrent)
Linux Mint-13-mate-dvd-64bit-rc.iso (885MB, torrent)
Linux Mint-13-cinnamon-dvd-32bit-rc.iso (817MB, torrent)
Linux Mint-13-cinnamon-dvd-64bit-rc.iso(800MB, torrent)