July 08, 2024

The Linux Mint project has released a new beta for Linux Mint 22, which is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Linux kernel 6.8 on July 1, 2024. Linux Mint 22 will be fully supported until 2029 and will bring many updated software, refinements, and new features to enhance the desktop experience significantly.

Here are the new features and improvements in Linux Mint 22:

• Includes the latest version of the Cinnamon desktop, v6.2.
• Introduces the Matrix web client as a replacement for Hexchat.
• Uses Pipewire as its default sound server.
• Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Linux kernel 6.8.

For a complete list of improvements, please visit https://www.linuxmint.com/rel_wilma_whatsnew.php.

Download link for the Cinnamon edition:

https://mirrors.layeronline.com/linuxmint/testing/linuxmint-22-cinnamon-64bit-beta.iso

Website:

https://www.linuxmint.com/