 Linux Mint can also run many programs designed for Microsoft Windows (such as Microsoft Office), using the Wine Windows compatibility layer software for Linux, or virtualization software, including VMware Workstation and VirtualBox, or KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine, built into the Linux kernel) hypervisor using Virtual Machine Manager.Linux Mint is available with a number of desktop environments to choose from, including the default Cinnamon desktop, MATE and Xfce.Other desktop environments can be installed via APT, Synaptic, or via the custom Mint Software Manager.