The Linux Mint developers have put out their monthly status update to outline their work in recent weeks. Over the course of June, Linux Mint developers were primarily focused on Linux Mint 22.2 with the beta release expected soon.
A beta release of Linux Mint 22.2 is expected soon for this desktop Linux distribution built off Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Linux Mint 22.2 will be pulling in an updated Linux kernel for its Hardware Enablement “HWE” stack, fingerprint authentication should be all squared away, Linux Mint theme updates, accent color support, improved libAdwaita compatibility, and other changes. The Cinnamon desktop edition of Linux Mint 22.2 should also be enjoying input method and keyboard layout compatibility with Wayland.
The beta release of Linux Mint 22.2 will likely be out in late July or early August.
Linux Mint developers also noted their attention will be shifting to Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 (LMDE 7) following the Linux Mint 22.2 stable release. Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 will be based on the upcoming Debian 13.0 release as opposed to using Ubuntu 24.04 LTS as its package base. With Debian 13.0 stable not even out yet, don’t expect LMDE 7 until well later into the year.
More details on the approaching Linux Mint 22.2 and Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 after that via the LinuxMint.com blog.
