Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Based on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) operating system series and powered by Linux kernel 6.8, Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” introduces the Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment with a built-in Night Light feature supporting both XOrg and Wayland, a brand new default theme, native dialogs, a much improved Wayland session, simplified sound over-amplification settings, enhanced notifications, Nemo improvements, and more.
It also ships with an updated Bulky file rename utility that lets you remove accents from file names, thumbnail support for .ora (OpenRaster) files, enhanced power management, and modernized APT dependencies for a better package management experience using newly developed tools like Aptkit and Captain.
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6 Exciting Features in Linux Mint 22.1 'Xia' Release
Linux Mint 22.1 'Xia' is a release that takes a different naming scheme for a change because they didn't find the names starting with "W" good enough 😄
While the official announcement is not live yet, the ISO is available to download (link at the end of the article).
Furthermore, I have been using the BETA version for a while. So, I think this is the best time for you to know about the feature upgrades.
Like I recently mentioned in my blog post about Linux Mint's approach to user experience, you can expect useful and subtle changes with this upgrade as well.
Linux Mint 22.1 is out! Cinnamon 6.8, New Theme, Night Light | UbuntuHandbook
Linux Mint 22.1, code-name “Xia”, is finally available to download after 1 month of beta testing.
Linux Mint 22.x is based on Ubuntu 24.04 with long term support until 2029! The first point release features Cinnamon Desktop 6.4, that includes new default theme with rounder design and flat style buttons.
Following GNOME and Plasma 6’s design, the start menu, indicator applets, and panel context menus in Linux Mint 22.1 are now rounder and floating away from the bottom panel, which looks more modern.
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Linux Mint 22.1 Now Available for Download with Cinnamon 6.4
Nearly six months after the release of Linux Mint 22 “Wilma,” the first update in the series, version 22.1 “Xia” is now available for download. Packed with various enhancements, it solidifies the distribution’s reputation as a top contender in the Linux desktop space.
Powered by Linux kernel 6.8 and an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS package base, the Cinnamon desktop environment, the crown jewel of Linux Mint, gets a major upgrade to version 6.4 in this release. Highlights include...
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Linux Mint 22.1 ISOs approved, here's how to download them now - Neowin
Over the weekend, it was reported that the Linux Mint 22.1 "Xia" ISOs were undergoing their final check before their release. According to the Linux Mint website, these ISOs have now all been approved for stable release, which means they'll now propagate to third-party mirrors before an official announcement is put out.
For anyone who wants to grab this latest version before the official announcement is released, head over to this LayerOnline directory and select the version of Linux Mint 22.1 that you wish to; most people pick Cinnamon as it's the most modern but still fast. LayerOnline is one of Linux Mint's worldwide mirror partners, so the download should go fast wherever you are in the world.
Despite the fact that it's only a point release in the Mint 22 series, it is still a substantial update. It comes with new power modes, Night Light integrated into the settings, Cinnamon 6.4, new artwork, and other improvements.
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Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” released! – The Linux Mint Blog
Linux Mint 22.1 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2029. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop even more comfortable to use.
Now this: Likely Fake 'Article' About Linux Mint 22.1
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Linux Mint 22.1 released
Linux Mint version 22.1, a long-term-support (LTS) release with support until 2029, is now available. Notable changes in this release include a transition to Aptkit for background package management tasks, Captain to install Debian packages, and a new default theme with improved Wayland compatibility. See the release notes for known issues.
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Linux Mint 22.1 Released, This is What's New - OMG! Ubuntu
Linux Mint 22.1 is the first update in the Linux Mint 22.x series and, like that version, is built on top of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and uses Linux Kernel 6.8 (though the distro plans to release newer kernel updates more often by opting-in to the Ubuntu HWE).
Being based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS means Linux Mint 22.1 receives on-going updates until July 2029.
Though it features few foundational changes, Linux Mint 22.1 brings improvements to what sits on top – a new version of the Cinnamon desktop, Wayland-friendly features, new APT tools, expanded capabilities in many core apps, and more.
In this post, I share an overview of what’s new and improved in Linux Mint 22.1, where to download the ISO to try it out, recap the system requirements, and how to upgrade from Linux Mint 22 directly so that no reinstall is needed.
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Linux Mint 22.1 'Xia' is out now with improved Wayland support
Linux Mint 22.1 "Xia" has now been released bringing with it many improvements to the desktop, along with enhancements to all the software that powers it.
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Linux Mint 22.1 launches with new power modes, updated APT packaging, and more
At the end of July, Linux Mint moved up to version 22. Codenamed "Wilma," that release is based on Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS and, just like its successor, which is known as "Xia" and was released yesterday, it will be supported until 2029. Those still using 21.x releases have no reason to rush for now, because they will receive support until April 2027, if everything goes as planned. However, users of Linux Mint 20.x should consider updating, as the support for these old releases will end after April 2025.
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Linux Mint 22.1 is primed and ready for release - and I'm excited
The latest update of the best Linux desktop distro is out and ready to go. Here's what to expect.
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Linux Mint 22.1 Is Now Available
Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” has now been released, with software updates and security fixes promised until 2029. You can download it now on your PC.
The beta release for Linux Mint 22.1 only showed up in December, so we didn’t have to wait long at all for the stable version. It’s based on Ubuntu 24.04’s packages and Linux kernel 6.8. Since Ubuntu 24.04 is one of Canonical’s long-term support releases, that gives Linux Mint an easy way to maintain updates and critical security patches over several years.
The Linux Mint team went through “a thorough review and modernization of APT dependencies” for this release to “create a streamlined, future-proof set of package management tools and libraries.” As a result, the aptdaemon system component has been replaced with Aptkit, and Captain serves as the new graphical installer for packages. The general process for installing packages from the terminal or downloaded files hasn’t changed, so you don’t need to re-learn anything, but much of the infrastructure there has been overhauled.
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Linux Mint 22.1 Xia arrives fashionably late
It's a bit later than we were expecting, but the latest Mint is here and should start to be offered as an upgrade soon.
Linux Mint 22.1 officially arrived at the end of last week, shortly after ISO images started to appear on mirror sites. This is the first point-release to the Ubuntu "Noble"-based Mint 22, which appeared back in July. As we reported then, that release was delayed, and so is this one. Project lead Clement Lefebvre was talking about a December release in October, and it was still expected at the start of that month.
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Upgrade to Linux Mint 22.1 is Now Available: Here's How to Do That!
Linux Mint 22.1 'Xia' is a feature-packed release, introducing improvements like night light support, modern dialog buttons, an improved update manager, and Cinnamon 6.4.
Since the release went live, many existing users have been wondering how to upgrade to this release, and if you are one of them, then continue reading!