Linux Mint 22.1 "Xia" is officially released! After one month of beta testing, Linux Mint 22.1 based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS has been officially released. This release comes with Linux Kernel 6.8 and Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environments, bringing a range of improvements and new features designed to enhance the desktop experience. As a Long-Term Support (LTS) version, Linux Mint 22.1 will receive ongoing support until 2029, ensuring system stability and long-term updates.

Main improvements:

• Core Component Modernization: Linux Mint 22.1 focuses on the modernization of core components, especially package management. Aptkit and Captain were introduced, replacing old tools with better performance, fewer bugs, and easier development processes. Aptkit replaces aptdaemon and provides a simplified package management library; Captain integrates the functions of GDebi and apturl.

These improvements bring many benefits: improved translation, higher quality, simplified architecture and simplified development processes, ultimately bringing users a smoother and more reliable software installation, update and management experience.

• Faster and more efficient update manager: The improved update manager significantly improves update speed and efficiency through multi-threading and multi-process processing.

• Cinnamon 6.4 Desktop Environment Upgrade: The Cinnamon desktop environment is upgraded to version 6.4, bringing visual and functional enhancements, including new default themes, cleaner dialogs, and enhanced Wayland compatibility. The new default theme features a modern look with rounded elements, darker tones and improved contrast.

• Other new features and improvements: Includes new options for removing file name accents in the file manager, support for .ora file thumbnails, and theme wallpaper sets.

• Long-term Support (LTS): Linux Mint 22.1 is an LTS version and will receive security updates until 2029.

Download and Verify:

You can download Linux Mint 22.1 from the official Linux Mint download page and select the version that suits your needs (Cinnamon, MATE, or Xfce). After downloading, be sure to verify the integrity and authenticity of the ISO image. Please refer to the "How to Verify the Integrity and Authenticity of Linux ISO image" guide.

System requirements:

• Memory: 2GB (recommended 4GB or more)
• Disk space: 20GB (recommended 100GB or more)
• Resolution: 1024×768 (at lower resolution, if the window cannot be fully displayed, press the ALT key to drag the window)

Summary:

Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” continues Mint’s consistent user-friendliness and provides a complete and reliable desktop experience for both novice and senior Linux users. Download and experience it now!

Resources:

• Linux Mint 22.1 Release Notes (Please replace the link with the actual link)

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