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| 2024-07-25 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Mint 22 |
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The Linux Mint team have announced the launch of Linux Mint 22. The new version will be supported through to 2029 and focused primarily on updating language and hardware support: "Linux Mint 22 ships with modern components and the new Ubuntu 24.04 package base. To guarantee better compatibility with modern hardware, the kernel is version 6.8 and Linux Mint 22.x point releases will follow the HWE series. The default sound server switched to PipeWire. The Software Sources received support for the new Debian DEB822 format. Themes were updated to support GTK4. JXL support was added to Pix and a new thumbnailer was implemented for it. All software using libsoup2 was migrated to libsoup3. HiDPI support improvements were made in the boot sequence, in Plymouth and Slick-Greeter. An updated package base doesn't just bring new technology, it can sometimes also threaten existing features. Thunderbird continues to be available in Linux Mint 22 as a native .deb package. Following the decision by Ubuntu to move it to Snap, Linux Mint is now responsible for packaging it. With GNOME 46, libgoa/libgoa-backend 3.50 moved to GTK4 and could no longer be used by GTK3 applications. This meant that Online Accounts support had to disappear from Cinnamon, Budgie and Unity. The XApp project implemented a standalone application called 'GNOME Online Accounts GTK'. Not only did this bring the feature back in these three desktop environments, it also made it possible for it to be used in MATE and Xfce." Additional details can be found in the project's release announcement, the release notes, and in the what's new document. Download (SHA256, signature, pkglist): linuxmint-22-cinnamon-64bit.iso (2,773MB, torrent), linuxmint-22-xfce-64bit.iso (2,738MB, torrent), linuxmint-22-mate-64bit.iso (2,832MB, torrent). |
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| Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a classic desktop experience with many convenient, custom tools and optional out-of-the-box multimedia support. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface. Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu software repositories. Besides its Ubuntu-based flavour, the project also produces a separate "Debian" edition (called LMDE), based on the latest stable Debian version.
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| 2025-10-14 |
Distribution Release: Linux Mint 7 "LMDE" |
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The Linux Mint project has announced the release of Linux Mint Debian Edition 7, codename "Gigi". The new release is based on Debian 13 "Trixie" and includes the same Cinnamon desktop and applications as the regular, Ubuntu-based Linux Mint edition. "The team is proud to announce the release of LMDE 7 'Gigi'. LMDE is a Linux Mint project which stands for 'Linux Mint Debian Edition'. Its goal is to ensure Linux Mint would be able to continue to deliver the same user experience, and how much work would be involved, if Ubuntu was ever to disappear. LMDE is also one of our development targets, to guarantee the software we develop is compatible outside of Ubuntu. LMDE aims to be as similar as possible to Linux Mint, but without using Ubuntu. The package base is provided by Debian instead. Important info: the release notes provide important information about known issues, as well as explanations, workarounds and solutions. Linux Mint 7 comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop experience more comfortable." Additional information and a link to upgrade instructions for LMDE 6 users can be found in the release announcement. Download: lmde-7-cinnamon-64bit.iso (2,823MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2025-09-18 |
Development Release: Linux Mint 7 Beta "LMDE" |
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Clement Lefebvre has announced the availability of the beta release of Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 7, the popular distribution's alternative branch, based on the recently-released Debian 13: "Linux Mint 7 comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop experience more comfortable. Known issues: to install LMDE on an existing LVM partition you must first remove it from the LVM volumes and groups to which it belongs; in manual partitioning mode, note that the installer will auto-mount all swap partitions, these partitions will also be placed in /etc/fstab in the installed system; the root account is locked by default; to use the recovery console (from the GRUB menu) or log in as root, you first need to give root a new password; VirtualBox Guest Additions - to add support for shared folders, drag and drop, proper acceleration and display resolution in VirtualBox, click on the 'Devices' menu of VirtualBox and choose 'Insert Guest Additions CD Image'. Choose 'download' when asked and follow the instructions." See the release announcement and the release notes for further details. Unlike Mint's Ubuntu-based branch which offers three desktop editions, LMDE is available in a single flavour that uses the Cinnamon desktop. Here is the download link: lmde-7-cinnamon-64bit-beta.iso (2,816MB, SHA256, signature, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2025-09-04 |
Distribution Release: Linux Mint 22.2 |
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The Linux Mint team have announced the release of Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara", an Ubuntu-based version which will receive updates through to 2029. The 22.2 release includes several new features, including new full screen options for the Hypnotix IPTV player, a version of the libAdwaita library to support themes, and artwork improvements. One of the big features is a fingerprint manager to providing authentication on computers which have a supported fingerprint reader. "Linux Mint 22.2 features a brand new XApp called Fingwit. This application is dedicated to fingerprint authentication. Fingwit detects if your computer has a fingerprint reader and lets you record your fingerprints. It then configures your system to use fingerprint authentication for: The screensaver, sudo commands, admin apps (pkexec). Note: If like most users you use home directory encryption or a keyring, the login screen still requires you to type a password. If you don't, you can configure Fingwit to also use fingerprint authentication in the login screen." Additional details are available in the project's what's new document. Download (SHA256, signature, pkglist): linuxmint-22.2-cinnamon-64bit.iso (2,913MB, torrent), linuxmint-22.2-xfce-64bit.iso (2,880MB, torrent), linuxmint-22.2-mate-64bit.iso (2,973MB, torrent). |
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| 2025-08-12 |
Development Release: Linux Mint 22.2 Beta |
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The Linux Mint team has published a new beta snapshot for the project's upcoming Linux Mint 22.2 release. The development snapshot mostly focuses on visual improvements, touching up the visual styles of the login page, software centre, and Hypnotix IPTV client. This release also includes a fingerprint authentication application. "Linux Mint 22.2 features a brand new XApp called Fingwit. This application is dedicated to fingerprint authentication. Fingwit detects if your computer has a fingerprint reader and lets you record your fingerprints. It then configures your system to use fingerprint authentication for: the screensaver, sudo commands, admin apps (pkexec). Note: If, like most users, you use home directory encryption or a keyring, the login screen still requires you to type a password. If you don't, you can configure Fingwit to also use fingerprint authentication in the login screen." A complete list of changes can be found in the what's new document. Additional information about the release can be found in the release announcement and in the release notes. Download (SHA256, signature, pkglist): linuxmint-22.2-cinnamon-64bit-beta.iso (2,912MB, torrent), linuxmint-22.2-xfce-64bit-beta.iso (2,877MB, torrent), linuxmint-22.2-mate-64bit-beta.iso (2,973MB, torrent). |
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| 2025-01-16 |
Distribution Release: Linux Mint 22.1 |
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The Linux Mint team have published an update to the project's 22.x series. The new release, Linux Mint 22.1, modernizes the APT packaging tools, introduces new power modes to help uses find a balance between battery life and performance, and Cinnamon now provides a Night Light service which will reduce blue light exposure. "Choosing a power mode allows you to balance between power saving and performance optimization. The following power modes are available on all computers: Power-saver mode - limits performance to conserve energy; Balanced mode - adjusts performance based on your needs. On supported systems, an additional Performance mode is available. This mode maximizes performance at the cost of increased power consumption. Power-saving modes reduce performance but can extend battery life, reduce heat generation, lower CPU frequency, and decrease fan noise. Note that the system may override user settings based on the selected mode to adjust display brightness or make temporary adjustments to further reduce power consumption or enhance performance. In Cinnamon, you can select the power mode by navigating to Preferences, Power Management." Additional information can be found in the What's New document as well as in the release announcement and in the release notes. Download (SHA256, signature, pkglist): linuxmint-22.1-cinnamon-64bit.iso (2,842MB, torrent), linuxmint-22.1-xfce-64bit.iso (2,752MB, torrent), linuxmint-22.1-mate-64bit.iso (2,845MB, torrent). |
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| 2024-12-12 |
Development Release: Linux Mint 22.1 Beta |
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The Linux Mint project has published a new development snapshot for Linux Mint 22.1. The upcoming release will feature support through to 2029 and offers a number of improvements to the behind-the-scenes package management utilities. The new beta also introduces easy access to power modes to help the user balance energy savings against performance. "Choosing a power mode allows you to balance between power saving and performance optimization. The following power modes are available on all computers: Power-saver mode - limits performance to conserve energy; Balanced mode - adjusts performance based on your needs; on supported systems, an additional Performance mode is available, this mode maximizes performance at the cost of increased power consumption; power-saving modes reduce performance but can extend battery life, reduce heat generation, lower CPU frequency and decrease fan noise; note that the system may override user settings based on the selected mode to adjust display brightness or make temporary adjustments to further reduce power consumption or enhance performance." Additional details can be found in the release announcement, what's new document, and release notes. Download (SHA256, signature, pkglist): linuxmint-22.1-cinnamon-64bit-beta.iso (2,842MB, torrent), linuxmint-22.1-xfce-64bit-beta.iso (2,752MB, torrent), linuxmint-22.1-mate-64bit-beta.iso (2,845MB, torrent). |
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| 2024-07-01 |
Development Release: Linux Mint 22 Beta |
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The Linux Mint project has published a new beta release for the upcoming launch of Linux Mint 22. The beta snapshot includes several adjustments and a few new programs, including some which replace discontinued GNOME features or support. "An updated package base doesn't just bring new technology, it can sometimes also threaten existing features. Thunderbird continues to be available in Linux Mint 22 as a native .deb package. Following the decision by Ubuntu to move it to Snap, Linux Mint is now responsible for packaging it. With GNOME 46, libgoa/libgoa-backend 3.50 moved to GTK4 and could no longer be used by GTK3 applications. This meant that Online Accounts support had to disappear from Cinnamon, Budgie and Unity. The XApp project implemented a standalone application called ;GNOME Online Accounts GTK'. Not only did this bring the feature back in these three desktop environments, it also made it possible for it to be used in MATE and Xfce. In Ubuntu 24.04, a number of GNOME applications moved to libAdwaita and stopped supporting the system theme. Since selecting a theme is a core part of the desktops shipped by Linux Mint (Cinnamon, MATE and Xfce), apps are required to support it." Additional details can be found in the project's release announcement, in the release notes, and in the What's New document. Download (SHA256, signature, pkglist): linuxmint-22-cinnamon-64bit-beta.iso (2,757MB, torrent), linuxmint-22-xfce-64bit-beta.iso (2,720MB, torrent), linuxmint-22-mate-64bit-beta.iso (2,813MB, torrent). |
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| 2024-01-12 |
Distribution Release: Linux Mint 21.3 |
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The Linux Mint team have published a new version of their Ubuntu-based distribution: Linux Mint 21.3. The new point release includes several new features, including a new type of Cinnamon add-on (or "spice") which adds actions to the file manager. This release also includes support for Secure Boot and introduces experimental support for Wayland sessions in Cinnamon. "Cinnamon add-ons are called 'spices'. Until now Cinnamon supported 4 types of spices: Applets: Little programs which can be placed in your panel(s); Desklets: Same thing, but on your desktop; Extensions: Scripts which can alter the way Cinnamon works; Themes: Look and feel for your Cinnamon desktop. Cinnamon 6.0 features a new type of spices: Actions. Actions, formerly known as 'Nemo actions', are add-ons for your file manager's context menu. Right-click an .iso file and look at the context menu. The 'Make bootable USB stick' and 'Verify' menu items are Nemo actions, provided by the mintstick package. In Cinnamon 6.0, actions are now a type of spice. You can download, enable and rate them like any other spices: applets, desklets, extensions and Cinnamon themes." Additional information is available in the project's release announcement and in the what's new document. Download (pkglist): linuxmint-21.3-cinnamon-64bit.iso (2,925MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), linuxmint-21.3-mate-64bit.iso (2,973MB, SHA256, signature, torrent), linuxmint-21.3-xfce-64bit.iso (2,893MB, SHA256, signature, torrent). |
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