Linux Mint 22 Wilma Is Officially Released

Linux Mint 22 "Wilma" is officially released, bringing a stable, secure and user-friendly desktop experience! This long-term support release will be maintained until 2029, based on Ubuntu 24.04 and includes numerous new features, improvements and security enhancements.

Table of contents

- Linux Mint 22 Wilma major technology update

• New features of Linux Mint 22
  • Enhanced language support
  • Modern technology application
  • Keep common functions
  • Software Manager Enhancement
  • Strengthen safety
  • Migrate to Matrix
  • Cinnamon 6.2 Desktop Environment
• Other improvements
• Important Tips
• Download Linux Mint 22
  • Verify ISO image
• How to upgrade to Linux Mint 22
• Known problems and solutions
• Summarize

Linux Mint 22 Wilma major technology updates

Linux Mint 22 contains a number of important technical updates, including:

• Kernel and package basics : Based on Linux kernel 6.8 and Ubuntu 24.04 package basics.
• Hardware Enable (HWE) : Linux Mint 22.x version will follow the HWE series to ensure compatibility with newer hardware.
• Pipewire Audio Server : The default audio server has been switched to Pipewire.
• Software Source Format : Software Source has integrated support for the latest Debian DEB822 format.
• GTK4 Theme Support : Theme has been updated, including GTK4 support.
• JXL Support in Pix : Picture Viewer Pix now integrates JXL support and a dedicated thumbnail generator.
• Migrate to libsoup3 : All software that previously used libsoup2 has been migrated to libsoup3.
• HiDPI Enhancement : HiDPI support for startup sequences, Plymouth and Slick-Greeter have been improved.

New features of Linux Mint 22

Enhanced language support

Linux Mint 22 adopts a new language support method. Reduce the installation size by removing non-essential language packs and download the selected language pack during installation with network connection available. This method allows for better localization and reduced disk space usage.

ISO mirrors include English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch and Italian language packs.

Modern technology application

Linux Mint 22 adopts modern technology to ensure better hardware compatibility and performance improvements. The Linux kernel has been updated to version 6.8, and the distribution now includes Pipewire audio server, DEB822 support in software sources, GTK4 theme support, JXL support in Pix, libsoup3 migration, and improved HiDPI support.

Keep common functions

Linux Mint 22 continues to provide Thunderbird as a native .deb package and restores the GNOME online account functionality lost in the GNOME 46 transition. Some GNOME applications have been restored to the GTK3 version to maintain system theme compatibility.

Software Manager Enhancement

The “mintinstall” software manager has been improved, with faster loading, stronger multi-threading capabilities, and new preference pages and banner slides.

Strengthen safety

Linux Mint 22 enhances security by disabling unverified Flatpak by default . Verified Flatpak displays the name of its maintainer and the warning highlights the security risks of enabling unverified Flatpak.

If you choose to display unverified Flatpak in the Software Manager, just switch it to "On".

When this option is enabled, unverified Flatpak will be marked as "Unverified".

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Migrate to Matrix

Linux Mint 22 uses Matrix chat network to provide a modern experience with lasting discussion and multimedia support. The pre-installed Matrix web application "Element" helps users get started and connect to the Linux Mint Matrix space.

Cinnamon 6.2 Desktop Environment

Cinnamon 6.2 has a layout editor with Nemo operations that allows customization using delimiters, submenu, and overridden tags and icons.

Other improvements include reduced printer notifications, Wayland support, Spices key binding support, improved avatar support, workspace switcher enhancement, key binding search, Cornerbar applet addition, and improved applet accuracy.

Other improvements

Other notable improvements to Linux Mint 22 include:

• Notes applications can now be called and configured via the command line.
• Xed Text Editor adds text copying, configurable exit behavior, and more recent files display.
• Timeshift introduces snapshot deletion confirmation.
• Firefox web applications created with WebApp Manager have smarter, context-sensitive menu bars and toolbars.
• Xfce's xfce4-xapp-status-plugin allows the configuration of icon size.
• A new GIMP file thumbnail generator is provided.
• In file system conversion mode, FAT32 compatibility has been added to the ISO image.
• Contains new portfolios of art from various artists.

Important Tips

• Linux Mint 22 will receive security updates until 2029.
• The same package foundation will be used until 2026, allowing for simple upgrades.
• Until 2026, development focus will be on this basis only.

Download Linux Mint 22

Users are encouraged to download Linux Mint 22 from the official Linux Mint download page and explore its features.

[ Note ] In a Linux Mint live session, the user name is "mint" and the password is empty (that is, if you are prompted to enter your password, just press Enter).

Linux Mint is available in three versions:

• Linux Mint Cinnamon - The most popular version, developed specifically for Linux Mint.
• Linux Mint MATE - A lightweight version of old hardware.
• Linux Mint Xfce - Classic desktop version. Very suitable for users who like the GNOME 2 style.

System requirements

To ensure a smooth and comfortable experience on Linux Mint 22, we recommend the following system requirements:

• 2GB RAM (4GB or more recommended)
• 20GB disk space (100GB or more is recommended)
• 1024×768 resolution (Note: at lower resolution, if the window does not fit the screen, press the ALT key to drag the window with the mouse)

Verify ISO image

Anyone can make a fake ISO image. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you check the integrity and authenticity of the downloaded ISO files before installing Linux Mint.

All downloaded images provide ISO images, sha256sum.txt files, and sha256sum.txt.gpg files. These files should be the same location as you downloaded the ISO image.

Steps to download the verification file:

1. Download sha256sum.txt and sha256sum.txt.gpg.
2. Do not copy its contents. Instead, use "Right-click->Save As..." to download the file.
3. Make sure you do not modify these files in any way.

After downloading these two files, please visit the link below to verify the integrity and authenticity of the ISO file.

• How to verify the integrity and authenticity of Linux ISO images

How to upgrade to Linux Mint 22

If you are currently running Linux Mint 22 BETA, no upgrade is required. Simply use the updates available to you using the Update Manager. Or, run the following command from the terminal:

 <code>sudo apt updatesudo apt full-upgrade</code>

For Linux Mint 21.3 users, the official upgrade channel has not yet been opened. So you need to wait a moment. Upgrade instructions will be available on the official Linux Mint website in the coming days. Please check it for more information.

Known problems and solutions

Here are the known issues and solutions for Linux Mint 22:

• Shutdown timeout : The default shutdown timeout is 10 seconds. If it takes longer for the user to complete the process before shutting down, the timeout value may need to be adjusted.
• VirtualBox issue : Users running Linux Mint 22 in VirtualBox may experience black screen or rendering issues. Disabling 3D acceleration, enabling nested paging, and installing Guest Additions can solve these problems.
• Xorg crash in virtual machine : Installing a multimedia codec may cause Xorg crash in virtual machine due to 3D acceleration requirements. Removing the gstreamer1.0-vaapi package or enabling 3D acceleration (although it may cause other issues) is a possible solution.
• Sound Issues : Switching to Pipewire Audio Server may cause problems for some users. If the sound problem persists, restoring to PulseAudio is a possible solution.
• HiDPI display issues : The Grub2 theme may appear too small on HiDPI displays. Installing the grub2-theme-mint-2k package solves this problem.
• Touchpad driver issues : Although the default touchpad driver is libinput, users who are experiencing problems can switch to synaptics or evdev drivers.
• NTFS volume mount issue : Regression in kernel 6.8 may cause difficulties in mounting NTFS volumes.
• Mouse pointer theme issues : Changing the mouse pointer theme for root, Qt, and Flatpak applications requires specific commands and configurations.
• DVD playback issues for VLC : If the DVD player does not automatically detect, the user may need to manually specify the disk device in VLC.
• Redshift Features : Redshift relies on the disabled Mozilla location service, which limits its functionality. Manual configuration is possible, but location-based automatic functionality will be affected.
• Freeze on startup : Some graphics cards may cause freeze on startup. Use the Compatibility Mode startup option, installing the NVIDIA driver (if applicable), or trying specific startup parameters can help.

Users are encouraged to read the official release notes of Linux Mint 22. It provides detailed troubleshooting steps for all the above issues.

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Summarize

Linux Mint 22 "Wilma" provides an improved desktop experience focusing on stability, security, and user-friendliness. It is equipped with updated technology and introduces new features and improvements in all aspects of the operating system.

Please give it a try and tell us your experience in the comments section below.

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