Linux Mint 8, named Helena, is out right now!  I would normally be downloading it as I write this, but as Linux Mint is my particular favourite distro, I will wait to see if there are any major bug fixes before getting it. The reason being that I will be downloading it to my hard drive *grins*

So, give me about 4 days or so and I will be posting a review on NewLinuxUser.net of the latest and hopefully greatest, Mint 8.  Congratulations to Clem and Co. for rolling this out.  Can't wait!