One of the annoyances of Linux, even until today, is the fact that you MUST set your time in 24-hour format! I have one question: WHY?

One other thing you won't see anymore is a graphical utility that allows you to change X Server settings.

It's just Firefox, as usual.

Like Mint 12, Mint 3.1 has two different control panels, and also has applets thrown about in the menu. Unlike Mint 12 neither control panel displays some stupid 2-bit graphic I would expect out of a Macintosh Plus.

Some of the bundled accessories.

And here is the classic Flying Toasters screensaver!