Mint does not want the traditional Gnome3 shell and is getting involved to create Cinnamon.
This will not only be a less functional Gnome2, but a Gnome2 experience on Gnome3 with some improvements - no less.
This ambitious project is yet another kick in the but for rather arrogant Gnome3 devs. And it will probably be another success factor for Mint.
Like when they ditched Unity....
Cinnamon the Gnome2 experience on Gnome3
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Cinnamon the Gnome2 experience on Gnome3
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