Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” Is Now Available for Download (UPDATED)

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Dec 19, 2022,
updated Dec 30, 2022

The highly anticipated Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” release has started appearing today on various of the official download mirrors of the Ubuntu-based distribution, which means that an official release announcement is upon us.

This also means that if you can’t wait until Linux Mint 21.1 is officially announced, you can download the final ISO images with either the Cinnamon, Xfce, or MATE desktop environments right now to take it for a test drive or install it as your main operating system.

Shipping with an updated Ubuntu 22.04 LTS package base and powered by the long-term supported Linux 5.15 LTS kernel series, Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” features the latest and greatest Cinnamon 5.6 desktop environment for its flagship edition, as well as the Xfce 4.16 and MATE 1.26 for the other two official editions.

Read on

UPDATE

• Linux Mint 21.1 is Now Available to Download - OMG! Ubuntu!

  Linux Mint 21.1 ‘Vera’ is available to download, ahead of an official release announcement expected soon.

  This point release of Linux Mint rides atop of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and it includes a curated crop of user-interface tweaks, bug fixes, and performance improvements – though there are no major changes from the Linux Mint 21.1 beta released earlier this month (and if you use that beta you can upgrade to final release).

  So what’s new exactly?

  Well, Linux Mint 21.1 ships with the Cinnamon 5.6 desktops environment by default. This version of Cinnamon offers a couple of new features, including a new Corner Bar applet comes enabled by default. Using Corner Bar you can it click the very end of the bottom panel to hide all windows and instantly show the desktop.

Now in the official site:

• Linux Mint 21.1 'Vera' Xfce released! - The Linux Mint Blog

  Linux Mint 21.1 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2027. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop even more comfortable to use.

• Linux Mint 21.1 'Vera' MATE released! - The Linux Mint Blog

  Linux Mint 21.1 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2027. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop even more comfortable to use.

• Linux Mint 21.1 'Vera' Cinnamon released! - The Linux Mint Blog

  Linux Mint 21.1 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2027. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop even more comfortable to use.

Rishabh Moharir 5 minutes ago:

• Linux Mint 21.1 Arrives with a Ton of Visual Changes and Improvements

  This release is similar to the usual point releases. However, it includes various changes to the look, feel, and features that could look subtle but will affect the user experience.

  Let's take a look at the major highlights. We focus on Linux Mint's Cinnamon edition.

LWN now:

• Linux Mint 21.1 ("Vera") released [LWN.net]

  Linux Mint has announced the release of version 21.1 of the distribution in three editions: Cinnamon (what's new), MATE (what's new), and Xfce (what's new). Mint 21.1 is based on Ubuntu 22.04 and uses kernel version 5.15.

Martin Brinkmann:

• Linux Mint 21.1 Long Term Support Release is out

  The releases share some of the improvements while others are environment-specific. Generally speaking, users of the Linux distribution may notice "cleaner and more modern looks". The team highlights more vibrant accent colors and that it cleaned up the desktop to only show essential icons. The computer, trash and network icons were removed, but remain accessible via the File Manager. The home folder has been removed from the desktop as well. It can be accessed via the main menu or by using the keyboard shortcut Super-E.

  As far as colors are concerned, use of accent colors on the panel was removed and the team decided to switch to yellow folders instead of the classic green color used in previous versions of the Linux distribution. Linux Mint users may pick their favorite desktop color to customize the look.

  Linux Mint users who prefer the classic look may enable the Mint-Y-Legacy theme in the theme options to restore it. This restores the Linux Mint 20.2 look and feel.

  Another change that users may notice is that there is a new default mouse pointer theme. It is called Bibata, and designed to "give a fresh new look to the operating system". Traditional DMZ-White and DMZ-Black mouse pointer themes are available next to a alternative pointer themes such as GoogleDot-Black, GoogleDot-White, or XCursor Pro. Speaking of icons, Linux Mint 21.1 includes alternative icon themes. Next to Mint-X, Mint-Y and Ming Legacy themes, users may choose one of four installed alternative icon themes: Breeze, Papirus, Numix and Yaru.

Bobby Borisov:

• Linux Mint 21.1 Vera: The Best Mint Release Yet

  Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” has just been released, boasting numerous new features and a polished design. It’s the best Mint release yet – see why.

  Linux Mint is a free and open-source Ubuntu-based distro designed to be easy to use and provide a comfortable, modern computing experience. Mint is a popular choice for beginners and experienced users because of its simplicity, stability, and user-friendly interface.

  Each new release strengthens Linux Mint’s reputation as the best desktop-oriented Linux distribution. However, its latest release, Linux Mint 21.1, has exceeded all users’ expectations. Here’s why.

Arindam:

• Linux Mint 21.1 "Vera" is Officially Released. This is What’s New

  Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” is officially out and it is available to download and upgrade.

  Following a successful BETA release, the Linux Mint team officially released the first point release of Linux Mint 21 series. Being a first point release, it brings all the initial bug fixes since the major release earlier this year and some interesting customizations.

  Let’s brief the release highlights.

Paul Hill:

• Linux Mint 21.1 out now with a theme overhaul and more - Neowin

  At the start of the month, Neowin wrote that Linux Mint 21.1 Beta was available with a new theme and that the final release would come out around Christmas. Living up to that promise, the Mint team has now released the final stable version of Linux Mint 21.1 ‘Vera’ in Cinnamon, MATE, and Xfce editions. Those running the Beta can just apply updates to get to the final version while those on Linux Mint 21 will be able to upgrade soon.

  If you want to see the new theme and mouse cursor, check out the coverage from the Beta release. Those are not the only new features in this update, however. With this update, the Driver Manager has been made more friendly. You no longer need to type your password to launch it and it will display dedicated screens if you’re in offline mode or if it detects installation media. The Driver Manager now also lists dummy packages with “exotic dependencies” and test mode to help developers troubleshoot issues.

David Delony:

• Linux Mint 21.1 Released With Decluttered Desktop, Other Improvements

  The Linux Mint development team has announced the release of Linux Mint 21.1, codenamed "Vera." The release will likely be a welcome holiday gift for its users.

Clickbait by Brian Fagioli. It's about a distro release.

• You should replace Windows 11 with Linux Mint 21.1 on grandma’s PC this Christmas

  Grandmothers can be great ladies, but let's be honest -- they aren't very good at using computers. It's not their fault though -- they didn't grow up with them. That's why every time you visit grandma for Christmas, she asks you to fix her computer.

  If you are sick of removing malware from grandma's PC, there is a simple solution -- install Linux! Yes, by formatting grandma's hard drive and replacing Windows with Linux, she will have the best Christmas ever.

  But what Linux distribution should you install on grandma's computer? Well, Linux Mint 21.1 was officially released earlier today and it is a great option for beginners. The latest version of the operating system, code-named "Vera," is based on Ubuntu 22.04 and uses Linux kernel 5.15. Best of all, Linux Mint 21.1 will be supported until 2027.

A couple more today:

• Linux Mint 21.1 Released! New Cursor Icons & Better Flatpak Support | UbuntuHandbook

  The first point release of Linux Mint 21 is out! Code-name ‘Vera’, Kernel 5.15, Ubuntu 22.04 package base, and Cinnamon 5.6, MATE 1.26, XFCE 4.16 for each desktop edition.

• Linux Mint, EndeavourOS, postmarketOS have all been updated • The Register

  The latest Linux Mint, version 21, has had its first point release. If you were holding off upgrading from Mint 20, now is a good time. And it's not the only new distro for Yule.

  Mint 21 arrived back in August as the Franco-Irish project's take on Ubuntu "Jammy". Way back in the old days, Mint did not take too kindly to version upgrades, but it's got a lot better in recent years, and the last few times that The Reg FOSS desk has tried it, it's gone perfectly smoothly. We took a look at the beta of 21.1 at the start of this month, and now the final version of "Vera" is here.

  As usual, there are three editions, and there are three separate release announcements: the flagship Cinnamon 21.1, plus MATE and Xfce 21.1. There are a few known issues in there, so it's worth your time to read them, although in testing we didn't encounter any hitches.

  Unfortunately for Xfce fans, this release doesn't include the brand new Xfce 4.18, which was released last Thursday. Mint is based on the LTS releases of Ubuntu so it won't get such major component upgrades. For that, you'll have to wait for Mint 22, some time in mid-to-late 2024 after the release of Ubuntu 24.04.

Upgrade path:

• Linux Mint 21 to 21.1 upgrade path officially opens up for existing users - Neowin

  The Linux Mint team has announced that Linux Mint 21 users can now officially upgrade to version 21.1. Linux Mint 21.1 ‘Vera’ was only released yesterday following a two-week Beta phase and now upgrades are open too. The Mint team has outlined five steps for performing the upgrade, all of which are pretty easy to follow.

On release and upgrade:

• Linux Mint 21.1 Is Now Available With Plenty Of Look And Feel Changes - Linux Magazine

  Vera has arrived and although it is still using kernel 5.15, there are plenty of improvements sure to please everyone.

  Linux Mint 21.1 (Vera) is available now and includes a refreshed UI with a new cursor, plenty of new app icon themes to choose from, and a change from the previous "minty" accent color to the new aqua color.

  The changes aren't just aesthetics. You'll also find the Driver Manager can now be launched without typing your password. The Driver Manager also now displays an offline page if you've lost connectivity, and the mounting of live USB media is much more user-friendly.

• How to Upgrade to Linux Mint 21.1 from Mint 21

  This article guides you through all the steps to upgrade your current Linux Mint 21 “Vanessa” system to Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera.”

  As we announced earlier, Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” is now available for download and installation. This is the best Mint release yet, with many aesthetic and functional enhancements, so switching to it is strongly recommended.

  Fortunately, because this is a minor upgrade if you are currently running Mint 21 “Vanessa,” upgrading to Mint 21.1 “Vera” is simple and seamless. Here’s how to do it.

• Linux Mint 21 to 21.1 upgrades are now available

  The Linux Mint development team released a new version of the popular Linux distribution earlier this week. Linux Mint 21.1 is a long term support release, just like Linux Mint 21. The new Linux Mint version changes the look and feel of the operating system, and introduces improvements to several core applications, such as Update Manager, Software Manager and Driver Manager.

Liam Dawe:

• Linux Mint 21.1 is out now

  Smelling fresh and ready to invite you in, Linux Mint 21.1 is officially out now so here's what's new and improved. I covered the Beta release and so of course not a whole lot apart from some bug fixes has happened since then. Now is the time to jump in though, as it's better than ever.

SJVN days later:

• Linux Mint 21.1: The better-than-ever Linux desktop | ZDNET

  You can keep your Windows 11 and macOS Ventura on your PCs. On my desktop, what I want is open-source Linux. In particular, I want Linux Mint. Why? Because, it's free, easy to use, and far more secure than its proprietary rivals.

  The latest version, Linux Mint 21.1, Vera, is better than ever. If you don't know it, let me introduce you.

• Linux Mint 21.1 Upgrade Now Available to Existing Users - OMG! Linux

  It’s now possible to upgrade Linux Mint 21 to Linux Mint 21.1, the latest version of the popular Ubuntu-based Linux distribution.

  In a blog post the Linux Mint team announced they’ve opened the official upgrade path from Linux Mint 21 to 21.1. This means anyone using Linux Mint 21 can upgrade to Linux Mint 21.1 from the desktop itself, without needing to download an ISO and perform a “reinstall”.

  Linux Mint 21.1 “Vera” released on December 20. It features a modest crop of changes, including a new “show desktop” applet, restyled folder icons, and the ability to install Flatpak app updates from the Update Manager.