Linux Mint gets file manager improvements, a new screenshot tool and more
Readying up for the next Linux Mint release due out Christmas time, they're busy making some big improvements to the popular distribution.
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Linux Mint begin shipping HWE (Hardware Enablement) ISOs for better hardware support
With the Linux Mint team now taking extra time between releases, they're providing new HWE (Hardware Enablement) ISO downloads with newer Linux kernels.
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Linux Mint confirm longer release cycles, the next release is planned for Christmas 2026
The Linux Mint team have given a roadmap update, after previously suggesting they would be looking at longer development times to get things right.
Linux Mint Cinnamon has the new screensaver lock screen ready for Wayland
The Linux Mint team have a new blog post up detailing their new screensaver, whicj is the last major point for full Wayland support with the Cinnamon desktop.
Linux Mint may slow down releases to have more development time
Along with receiving an unprecedented amount of donations recently, the Linux Mint team are looking at slowing down their release cycle.
Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is out now and supported until 2029
The popular Linux Mint has a big new stable version available with Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" supported up until 2029 as it's a long-term support release.
Linux Mint 22.3 gets a Beta release with lots of new features
Linux Mint 22.3 is set to be the next long-term supported release and a Beta is now here you can test, with a surprising amount of new features.
Linux Mint to get an upgraded System Information tool and a spruced up system menu
A new blog post is out from the Linux Mint team going over some recent work, with the newer Cinnamon Menu coming along nicely and a new System Information tool.
LMDE 7 (Linux Mint Debian Edition) released
LMDE 7 (Linux Mint Debian Edition) is out now as the latest from the Mint team based directly on Debian instead of Ubuntu.
Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" is officially out now
Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" has been officially released today, bringing with it plenty of enhancements across the board to the popular Linux distro.
Linux Mint 22.2 Beta available for the next long-term supported release
Linux Mint 22.2 arrives soon with a Beta release now available so you can test it early, and help report any issues for the next long-term support release.
Cinnamon desktop from Linux Mint gets easier for other distros to package
The March 2025 development round-up blog post from Linux Mint covers some interesting changes coming to the popular Linux distribution, like making packaging the Cinnamon desktop easier for other distributions.
Linux Mint 22.1 'Xia' is out now with improved Wayland support
Linux Mint 22.1 "Xia" has now been released bringing with it many improvements to the desktop, along with enhancements to all the software that powers it.
Linux Mint 22.1 Beta released with Cinnamon 6.4 desktop and lots of Wayland improvements
Linux Mint 22.1 is coming soon with a Beta release now available for testing, which includes the brand new Cinnamon 6.4 desktop release.
Linux Mint partners up with Framework, also working on Night Light for Cinnamon desktop
Some fun Linux distro news for you this morning as the Linux Mint team have a fresh blog post up on what they've been doing and it's quite exciting to see.
Linux Mint 22 is officially out now supported until 2029
Linux Mint 22 "Wilma" is officially out now, as their next long-term supported release with updates until 2029 based on Ubuntu 24.04.
Linux Mint 22 'Wilma' gets a Beta release
Linux Mint 22 'Wilma' has a first Beta release available for testing, built on top of Ubuntu 24.04 it will be supported until 2029.
Linux Mint 22 moves to Pipewire, will ship newer kernels after release
Some good news coming out of camp Linux Mint, as the upcoming release of Linux Mint 22 is set to be quite a good one for bringing it up to standard like other distributions on newer tech.
Edge ISO available for Linux Mint 21.3 with newer Linux kernel
The Linux Mint team have announced the release of the Edge ISO for the latest Linux Mint 21.3, making it easier to use with newer hardware.
Linux Mint 21.3 released with Cinnamon 6.0 and experimental Wayland support
One of the easiest Linux distributions to use, Linux Mint, has a major new release available with Linux Mint 21.3 'Virginia' now officially released. This is probably one of their biggest releases in quite some time.