Linux Mint 22 lands with improved language and hardware support

Available since 2006, Linux Mint has just received an update to version 22. Codenamed "Wilma" and based on Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS, this distro will receive support until June 2029. However, those using one of the 21.x versions have no reason to rush the upgrade process since they will receive updates until April 2027. Even the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS-based Linux Mint 20.x releases are going to be supported until April 2025. 

Unsurprisingly, Linux Mint 22 is built upon the Ubuntu 24.04 package base and the 6.8 kernel. The list of changes is quite long and includes better language support, a new default sound server (Pipewire), Debian DEB822 support, updated themes with GTK4 support, a new thumbnailer and JXL support in Pix, HiDPI improvements in the boot sequence, Slick-Greeter, and Plymouth. The standalone app previously introduced as "Gnome Online Accounts GTK" is now available in Mate and Xfce as well.

In addition to the above, Linux Mint 22 "Wilma" also comes with a faster and better-looking Software Manager app, security optimizations (unverified Flatpacks are disabled by default), the Matrix chat network replaces Hexchat, and more. The versions available for download are Cinnamon, Xfce, and Mate. Those new to Linux Mint should check out the official Linux Mint Installation Guide first.

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