Linux Mint 22.1 Beta was lately launched with the codename Xia. It has many new options comparable to modernized bundle administration, new energy modes, Cinnamon 6.4, and native evening mild assist. The Linux kernel included in Mint 22.1 is model 6.8.

Whereas the Beta disc pictures had been underneath testing, I speculated that Linux Mint 22.1 may carry a codename like Winifred or Whitney. Often, the entire collection of releases, comparable to 22, 22.1., 22.2, and 22.3, persist with the identical letter for codenames. Mint 22 was Wilma so it might make sense that the remainder of the releases would use a reputation beginning with W, nevertheless it appears this may not be the case as Xia has been chosen.

I did point out that Cinnamon 6.4 can be used because the default desktop atmosphere and this has held. The principle characteristic of Cinnamon 6.4 is the brand new theme which boasts fashionable aesthetics, rounded parts, and darker tones. It additionally brings cleaner dialogs, higher assist for Wayland, and native evening mild assist to advertise well being.

Close to the brand new energy choices, now you can select balanced, energy saver, or on some units, efficiency. They’re fairly explanatory, you may get extra battery life when you sacrifice efficiency or get extra efficiency by sacrificing battery life.

Since 2012, the Mint staff has been releasing new updates with new units of wallpapers. These wallpapers are accessible in every new launch and the listing has began to get a bit messy so the staff has began grouping them. The primary group is named Wallpapers which incorporates summary and 3D form wallpapers.

In the event you’re eager about making an attempt this new Beta, head over to the Linux Mint weblog submit which incorporates an extended listing of mirrors the place you may seize the Beta. The Secure launch must be out in about two weeks and will probably be supported till 2029, identical to Linux Mint 22.