An Introduction to Linux Mint: Linux for Windows Users Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time If you are familiar with the Windows desktop, navigating Linux Mint will feel natural. Here is how core features in Windows map directly to Linux Mint: Applications Menu: Clicking the Windows Start button opens the Start menu. In Linux Mint, clicking the Menu button opens the Application Menu. Task View: Clicking Task View in Windows displays all active desktops and running applications. In Linux Mint, clicking Panel Continue reading →