Category: Linux Mint
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Upgrades in Linux Mint 22: Adoption of PipeWire and New Cadence for Linux Kernel
The next version of Linux Mint is set to include a number of modernization updates and will be based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Primarily, Linux Mint 22 will alter its default sound server to use Pipewire. Most major Linux distributions have already adopted Pipewire. This technology provides a more streamlined and standardized approach to multimedia…
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Step-by-step Guide: How to Install Linux Kernel 6.8 on Ubuntu
Linux 6.8 is currently the most updated stable kernel and it’s now accessible for Ubuntu users to install via Canonical’s Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA archive. This is a short guide showing you how to install it through the GUI or command line. Linux kernel 6.8 was officially launched on March 10th, 2024. It brings with…
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Introducing Linux Mint’s Upcoming New Desktop Chat App
A new IRC client (but don’t call it an IRC client) is being developed by Linux Mint. The Ubuntu-based distro currently includes Hexchat in its default software set. IRC isn’t as trendy as Discord or Telegram but it is a free, open standard that no single entity controls, is relatively low-bandwidth, interoperable, and efficient. But…
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Unveiling the Official Release of Linux Mint 21.3: Discover the New Features
Linux Mint 21.3 is now available to download — the first version to offer Wayland support in the Cinnamon desktop. Following a successful bout of bug-busting in last month’s beta release, Mint devs have gone ahead and rubber-stamped a stable release. Thus, you can reasonably expect to not encounter any major issues when installing or…
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Introducing Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia”: Discover What’s New in the Latest Release
The eagerly awaited Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia” edition can now be downloaded from various Linux Mint project mirrors globally, before its official launch later in the week. Nicknamed “Virginia”, the Linux Mint 21.3 showcases the most recent Cinnamon 6.0 desktop environment for its key editions. It introduces an experimental Wayland session for those who prefer…
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Linux Mint 21.3 EDGE TO Come Bundled with Linux 6.5: Aiming to Tackle Hardware Problems
As we eagerly awaited the arrival of Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia” underneath our Christmas trees, the Linux Mint team has shared a new monthly update to keep us informed about the forthcoming release and EDGE ISO. Primarily, it seems that not every bug reported by users during the beta testing of Linux Mint 21.3 has…
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Now Available: Download the Latest Linux Mint 21.3 Beta with Cinnamon 6.0
After confirming that the beta version of Linux Mint 21.3 will be coming this week, the Linux Mint team has now published the ISO images of all three Linux Mint editions, which can be downloaded right now. Linux Mint 21.3 is codenamed “Virginia” and it’s planned for release on Christmas 2023. The beta version is…
