Linux Mint "Nadia" RC

The Linux Mint team has released their next generation OS entitled "Nadia" For now it`s a release candidate at the moment but it`s looking good.
From the Mint team:

"For the first time since Linux Mint 11, the development team was able to capitalize on upstream technology which works and fits its goals. After 6 months of incremental development, Linux Mint 14 features an impressive list of improvements, increased stability and a refined desktop experience. We’re very proud of MATE, Cinnamon, MDM and all the components used in this release, and we’re very excited to show you how they all fit together in Linux Mint 14.

New features at a glance:

MATE 1.4
Cinnamon 1.6
MDM
Software Manager
System Improvements
Artwork Improvements
Upstream Components
For a complete overview and to see screenshots of the new features, visit: “What’s new in Linux Mint 14“.

Important info:

Moonlight
mint4win
Desktop icons in Cinnamon
CD images
GnomePPP and local repository
Make sure to read the “Release Notes” to be aware of important info or known issues related to this release.

System requirements:

x86 processor (Linux Mint 64-bit requires a 64-bit processor. Linux Mint 32-bit works on both 32-bit and 64-bit processors).
512 MB RAM (1GB recommended for a comfortable usage).
5 GB of disk space
Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution
CD/DVD drive or USB port"

more here