Linux Mint 22.1 Released

[Monsieur]

https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4793
What's new https://www.linuxmint.com/rel_xia_whatsnew.php Release notes
https://www.linuxmint.com/rel_xia.php

Thank you for the heads-up. I put Mint 22 on a USB yesterday,
but hadn't installed it on the machine in question yet.
Would've bugged me to install it, only to get the update notice...

I'm still on 21.3 (supported until 2027) and I think I'll just stick
with it. If I'm not mistaken Mint 22 uses the kernel 6.8 and I don't
think my rusty pc from 2011 can handle this.

[Jeff Layman]

Post by Monsieur
I'm still on 21.3 (supported until 2027) and I think I'll just stick
with it. If I'm not mistaken Mint 22 uses the kernel 6.8 and I don't
think my rusty pc from 2011 can handle this.

Might be worth trying from a live USB stick just to see how it runs.

[Monsieur]

Post by Jeff Layman

Post by Monsieur
I'm still on 21.3 (supported until 2027) and I think I'll just stick
with it. If I'm not mistaken Mint 22 uses the kernel 6.8 and I don't
think my rusty pc from 2011 can handle this.

Might be worth trying from a live USB stick just to see how it runs.

I did that. To my surprise everything seemed to work okay. Sound and
graphics were okay too (apart from an enlarged Mint-logo at boot time).
However the Document Viewer is still showing a black page when opening
epubs and there are still no thumbnails for images on an MTP-device.

Cosmetic changes to the interface seemed nice, but apart from that I
couldn't really find a good reason to update. I'm going to stay with
21.3 a while longer.

[Alan K.]

Post by Jeff Layman

Post by Monsieur
I'm still on 21.3 (supported until 2027) and I think I'll just stick
with it. If I'm not mistaken Mint 22 uses the kernel 6.8 and I don't
think my rusty pc from 2011 can handle this.

Might be worth trying from a live USB stick just to see how it runs.

I did that. To my surprise everything seemed to work okay. Sound and graphics were okay too (apart
from an enlarged Mint-logo at boot time). However the Document Viewer is still showing a black page
when opening epubs and there are still no thumbnails for images on an MTP-device.

I found the other day that I had no thumbnails for some images in my wallpaper archive folder.
I was able to fix it in Nemo->Edit->Preferences->Preview tab: set 'only for files smaller than' to
5 meg. Seemed to work for me.
If you're working with a camera with a high DPI.

Cosmetic changes to the interface seemed nice, but apart from that I couldn't really find a good
reason to update. I'm going to stay with 21.3 a while longer.

[Monsieur]

Post by Alan K.

Post by Monsieur

Post by Jeff Layman

Post by Monsieur
I'm still on 21.3 (supported until 2027) and I think I'll just stick
with it. If I'm not mistaken Mint 22 uses the kernel 6.8 and I don't
think my rusty pc from 2011 can handle this.

Might be worth trying from a live USB stick just to see how it runs.

I did that. To my surprise everything seemed to work okay. Sound and
graphics were okay too (apart from an enlarged Mint-logo at boot
time). However the Document Viewer is still showing a black page when
opening epubs and there are still no thumbnails for images on an
MTP-device.

I found the other day that I had no thumbnails for some images in my
wallpaper archive folder.
I was able to fix it in Nemo->Edit->Preferences->Preview tab:  set 'only
for files smaller than' to 5 meg.   Seemed to work for me.
If you're working with a camera with a high DPI.

No, doesn't work here. It's a well-known problem, I posted a thread
about it here before and there's lots of info to be found on other
internet forums as well. Lots of suggestions (install this package,
install that package...) but none of them have worked so far.

This could have been a good reason to switch to 22, but since the
problem persists even there, I'll pass. For all I know it could also be
my hardware that's at fault. Eventually I'll try it on a new pc, but I'm
not in a hurry to buy one just yet.

[Edmund]

https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4793
What's new  https://www.linuxmint.com/rel_xia_whatsnew.php
Release notes https://www.linuxmint.com/rel_xia.php

Hmm, I just finished my 22 install :-)
Low and behold, I found not one but two improvements.
1 was the "default program" that worked ( again )
Note that happened before and then they broke it again.
2 I found a "display" setting y clicking on the desktop,
since it is my first cinnamon version, I don't know if that is
a cinnamon thing or an improvement.

Having two display's a monitor and a TV, Mint every now and then it
switched to the TV and not having a desktop on the monitor.
Ones it completely screwed up the display on both.

[dbnnet]

Post by Monsieur
I'm still on 21.3 (supported until 2027) and I think I'll just stick
with it. If I'm not mistaken Mint 22 uses the kernel 6.8 and I don't
think my rusty pc from 2011 can handle this.

I have an old test Thinkpad from 2008 (It has an SSD though)
and 22.1 runs perfectly well with it.

[David]

https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4793
What's new  https://www.linuxmint.com/rel_xia_whatsnew.php
Release notes https://www.linuxmint.com/rel_xia.php

Thank you, Alan. :-D

I now have it set up and running well on an old 24 inch Apple iMac and
also on a 6+ years old Dell Inspiron laptop.

Linux Mint is probably THE most popular flavour of Linux.

--
David

ChatGPT says ......

Linux Mint is one of the most popular Linux distributions, but it is not
definitively *the* most popular flavor of Linux. Its popularity depends
on the metrics and criteria being considered, such as downloads, active
users, or community support.

### Why Linux Mint is Popular:
1. **User-Friendly Interface**: Mint is often praised for its Cinnamon
desktop environment, which is intuitive and easy to use, especially for
users transitioning from Windows.
2. **Based on Ubuntu**: Mint benefits from Ubuntu's strong base, which
provides excellent hardware support and a vast repository of software.
3. **Out-of-the-Box Functionality**: Mint comes pre-installed with
multimedia codecs and other tools that make it ready for use immediately
after installation.
4. **Community Support**: It has an active and supportive user community.

### Other Popular Linux Distributions:
- **Ubuntu**: Often considered the "face" of Linux for new users and has
a large user base.
- **Debian**: Known for its stability and being the base for many other
distributions, including Ubuntu and Mint.
- **Arch Linux**: Popular among advanced users who prefer customizability.
- **Fedora**: Backed by Red Hat, known for its cutting-edge features and
enterprise ties.
- **Pop!_OS**: A favorite among gamers and developers, particularly
those using System76 hardware.
- **MX Linux**: Frequently ranked highly on sites like DistroWatch due
to its balance of performance and usability.

### Metrics to Determine Popularity:
- **DistroWatch Rankings**: While often cited, these rankings are based
on page hits, not actual usage.
- **Market Share Estimates**: Harder to track in the Linux world since
Linux distributions do not typically collect telemetry.
- **Community Size**: Based on forums, Reddit activity, and other online
platforms.

Linux Mint is undoubtedly among the top contenders for the title of
"most popular Linux distribution," but whether it holds the top spot
depends on the context and criteria.