Ooh, it looks like good stuff is coming with this release.
This is why I decided to write a few basic tutorials for the beginning user. Whenever I mention Linux to people they think it's not for them. They complain about their computer and then their solution is to go out and buy another computer. I'm glad the Mate team is getting that people just want to get things done. A few of those might want to dig deeper, tinker and customize. Most of them won't, and that's fine. A few basic suggestions is enough for most folks.
Now if we can just convince them to give it a try.