Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia”, which received a beta launch in December, is now present process last testing of its ISO earlier than the steady model is made obtainable for everybody. Based on the Linux Mint web site, the Cinnamon, MATE, and Xfce editions are all present process testing proper now and in the event that they go, they are going to begin to filter out to the Linux Mint mirrors earlier than an official announcement is made a few days later.

Even supposing it is solely some extent launch within the Mint 22 collection, it’s nonetheless a considerable replace. It comes with new energy modes, Night time Gentle built-in into the settings, Cinnamon 6.4, new artworks, and different enhancements.

For these not conversant in Linux Mint, variations 22, 22.1, 22.2, and 22.3 will all be primarily based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and obtain updates till 2029. Not like different working techniques, it isn’t obligatory to remain on the newest level launch, for those who’re proud of model 22, you possibly can keep on that till 2029 with no points or nagging.

Linux Mint adopts a really conservative ethos the place new modifications come incrementally, supplying you with time to get used to the modifications. Given this reality, it is notably in style amongst people who find themselves extra bothered about getting work performed, reasonably than tinkering with their system. The Cinnamon version, with its taskbar, is not that totally different from Home windows, making it in style with individuals who transfer from Home windows to Linux Mint.

If you would like Linux Mint 22.1 shortly after it passes the ISO testing, one of the best place to examine might be on third-party mirrors, because it tends to reach there first to allow them to be linked to within the official announcement a number of days later. If you happen to already run Mint 22, you may finally have the ability to improve by way of the Replace Supervisor and if you’re working the 22.1 beta, you may additionally have the ability to improve simply by making use of obtainable updates.