Linux Mint 22.3 ‘Zena’ is preparing for its beta release, expected within the first half of December. This timeline may seem quick, especially following the recent launch of Linux Mint 22.2, which was delayed. To maintain their regular release schedule and because many significant changes have been in development for some time, the developers have opted to proceed with the beta.
The upcoming version includes a revamped Cinnamon menu, new system info and admin applications, an enhanced on-screen keyboard, and the introduction of new XApp symbolic icons alongside improvements to various panel applets.
The file manager, Nemo, will feature regular expression filename matching, the ability to pause and resume file transfers, and improvements in Nemo Actions, such as displaying custom icons for installed actions from Spices. Other updates include enhancements to the Timeshift backup tool for pausing/resuming snapshots, messaging capabilities in Warpinator, a hidden cursor feature during full-screen playback in Hypnotix, and the package handler Captain that allows for installing multiple packages from apt URLs. Furthermore, Cinnamon 6.6 will see continued enhancements to Wayland support.
Built on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Linux Mint 22.3 ‘Zena’ leverages all foundational benefits such as the latest hardware enablement kernel, GPU driver updates, and ongoing security patches.
For those interested in testing beta builds, the beta version is a promising opportunity before the holiday season. Be on the lookout for a comprehensive overview of new features closer to the beta release. To stay updated, consider subscribing to the blog’s RSS feed or newsletter.
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