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Linux Mint, the popular Ubuntu and Debian based Linux Distribution, is going to add new system administration, information tools, and redesigned application menu in next release.
As you may know, Linux Mint has an official blog that updates monthly with news about the development process. In recent updates, it introduced some exciting new features that will include in next Linux Mint 22.3.
For Linux Mint users who prefer Debian package base, LMDE 7 code-name “Gigi”, is officially released!
LMDE stands for Linux Mint Debian Edition. As the name says, it’s a Linux Mint edition based on Debian, aims to continue to deliver the same user experience if Ubuntu was ever to disappear.
For Linux Mint users who prefer Debian package base, LMDE 7 code-name “Gigi”, is available for beta testing!
LMDE stands for Linux Mint Debian Edition. As the name says, it’s a Linux Mint edition based on Debian, aims to continue to deliver the same user experience if Ubuntu was ever to disappear.
Linux Mint, the popular Ubuntu LTS based Linux Distro, announced new 22.2 point release today.
Linux Mint 22.2, code-name “Zara”, is the second update for the 22 release series that’s based on Ubuntu 24.04 with support until 2029.
Linux Mint, the popular Ubuntu LTS based Linux Distribution, released new 22.2 Beta version on Tuesday.
It’s a new point release for current 22 release series, code-name “Zara”, features Linux Kernel 6.14, Ubuntu 24.04 package base, and 5 years of support until 2029.
Linux Mint with ‘Cinnamon’ desktop theme
Linux Mint 22.1, code-name “Xia”, is finally available to download after 1 month of beta testing.
Linux Mint 22.x is based on Ubuntu 24.04 with long term support until 2029! The first point release features Cinnamon Desktop 6.4, that includes new default theme with rounder design and flat style buttons.
Following GNOME and Plasma 6’s design, the start menu, indicator applets, and panel context menus in Linux Mint 22.1 are now rounder and floating away from the bottom panel, which looks more modern.
Linux Mint, the popular Linux Distribution for desktop PC and laptops, finally rolls out the new 22 major release images.
Linux Mint 22, code-name “Wilma”, is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. It features Kernel 6.8, Cinnamon Desktop 6.2, and supports until 2029.
The stable release .iso images were rolled out few days ago on July 21 through the Linux Mint Community page. Most download mirrors have include the new .iso images in their websites.
If everything’s going well, the official website should update the download link and announce the release very soon.
Linux Mint, the popular Linux Distribution, announced version 22 Beta release this Monday!
The new release is based on Ubuntu 24.04, features Cinnamon Desktop 6.2, and supports until 2029.
Thanks to the upstream changes, the release now is powered by Linux Kernel 6.8 with updated drivers and modern hardware support. The default PulseAudio is replaced by the low latency Pipewire sound server. JPEG-XL (.jxl) is supported out-of-the-box with the default Pix image viewer. The boot splash and login screen have better HiDPI support.
Linux Mint announced new 21.3 release, code-name “Virginia”, this Friday.
It’s the 3rd update for the Mint 21 release series, which is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and uses Kernel 5.15 LTS.
The new Linux Mint 21.3 features Cinnamon Desktop 6.0, with experimental Wayland support. Which, has been default in Ubuntu (since 22.04), Fedora Workstation, and other Linux with recent Gnome. However, there are still many applications do NOT work on wayland.
Mint Wayland session
The new desktop also features a new “Actions” page in System Settings. Like Applets, Extensions, and Desklets, it allows to add context menu (right-click menu) options to file browser & desktop, by downloading add-ons from the official cinnamon spices.
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Linux Mint announced the new 21.2 point release this Sunday!
The new release introduced Cinnamon Desktop 5.8 with built-in gestures support for touchpad and touchscreen. With the touchegg service running in the background, System Settings now provides a ‘Gestures’ option, allowing to configure actions for 3-finger/4-finger swipe, 2-finger/3-finger/4-finger pinch, and activation thresholds.
Another big change is the “Themes” setting page. It now features “Style” option for changing theme, and each style has light, dark, and mixed, as well as accent colors to choose from.
Other changes in Linux Mint 21.2 include:
For the .iso disco image, go to its website via the link below:
Linux Mint 21.1 user can upgrade to the new release by launching “Update Manager” (upgrade the app itself if prompted), then use menu ” option.
For Ubuntu (Cinnamon) user who want to try out the new Cinnamon Desktop 5.8, I’ve created an unofficial PPA for choice.
