Linux Mint 22.3 Zena BETA now available
Linux Mint 22.3 Zena is now available as a beta, offering an early look at the next LTS release while clearly warning testers about kernel 6.14, VirtualBox, and older NVIDIA hardware issues.
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PorteuX 2.4 introduces COSMIC desktop but says farewell to Slackware stable
PorteuX 2.4 introduces the COSMIC desktop for current users while officially ending the Slackware stable edition.
Linux Mint quietly adds powerful new troubleshooting tools as LMDE 6 nears end of life
Linux Mint adds new system diagnostics and administration tools while confirming LMDE 6 end of life in early 2026.
PorteuX 2.3 brings GNOME 49, new terminal, Linux kernel 6.16.7, and more
PorteuX 2.3 introduces GNOME 49 with the new Ptyxis terminal, kernel 6.16.7, updated desktops, and improved build performance.
Linux Mint 22.2 Zara BETA now available for download
Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ beta delivers new features, visual changes, and fingerprint login ahead of its full LTS release, but testers should expect bugs.
Linux Mint 22.2 beta nears release
Linux Mint 22.2 is nearly ready for beta testing and brings fingerprint support, updated themes, Wayland tweaks, and more. LMDE 7 follows in September.