Linux Mint 12 is now available to download for computers equipped with either 32-bit or 64-bit x86 processors. The system requirements are modest, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

The release candidate for Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon and Mate is available for download. Plus: Will preloads help grow the Linux user base? And see the top five Linux games.

The first part is easy: Just download Linux from Mint or Ubuntu or whatever site hosts the version you want. That download will likely consist of a single ISO file.

The latest version of Linux Mint Debian Edition has begun propagating on official mirrors. The Linux Mint project has not announced the update yet but is expected to in the coming days.