The Linux Mint main menu has received even more changes in the recent release of Linux Mint 10.
Users can now see new menu items highlighted, search for and install
software, and search the web from inside of the menu. The main menu
also supports GTK bookmarks and its own GTK theme independent from the
rest of the desktop.
New Menu Layout
Here you can see the Places and System parts of the menu in the left
column and the favorites menu icons spread over the right two columns.
You will find an 'All applications' link in the top right corner of the
menu.
After selecting "All applications' you can see a list of
applications categories in the center column and selected categories
applications in the right column.
Install Applications From The Menu
By typing in the search field at the bottom of the menu users can do a
variety of things including, install packages from the repositories,
search the web and more. The screenshot below shows a skype installation
about to happen from the menu.
New Menu Applications Highlighted
Another new feature for Linux Mint 10 shows up after you've installed
an application. In the menu you'll notice the new application appears
highlighted in the Mint menu. This looks great and makes it a little
easier to find your freshly installed application.
GTK Bookmarks In The Menu
Another convenient enhancement is how you can add GTK bookmarks into
the Linux Mint 10 menu. Here you can see several options and a place at
the bottom where you can create new bookmarks for the menu. I've created
one to my Work folder.
GTK Menu Themes
Now you can theme your menu apart from your normal desktop theme.
Here you can see custom colors, borders and GTK themes being applied.
Open the Menu preferences window shown below by right clicking on the
main menu icon and selecting preferences.
Video of Linux Mint 10 Menu Features
Watch the video for a full overview of all of the new Linux Mint 10 menu features and how to use them.
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