Like Ubuntu's Unity, GNOME 3 has been controversial, at least in part because of its use of mobile-inspired design elements. That, of course, is a big part of what inspired the Linux Mint project to launch its hybrid Cinnamon option.
Still, there's no denying that GNOME 3 has taken many steps forward since its original release, including more options for tweaking it. If you want to give GNOME 3.4 a try, you can download it for free from the project site.


















