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Linux Mint 22 released: An attractive option for migrating away from Windows | Windows 11 system requirements block millions of PCs from upgrading, while Linux Mint continues to work on older hardware (www.ghacks.net)

submitted 3 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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The Linux Mint team has just released Linux Mint 22, a new major version of the free Linux distribution. With Windows 10's end of support coming up quickly next year, at least some users may consider making the switch to Linux.

While there are other options, paying Microsoft for extended support or upgrading to Windows 11, these options are not available for all users or desirable.

Linux Mint 22 is a long-term service release. Means, it is supported until 2029. Unlike Microsoft, which made drastic changes to the system requirements of Windows 11 to lock out millions of devices from upgrading to the new version, Linux Mint will continue to work on older hardware, even after 2029.

Here are the core changes in Linux Mint 22:

Based on the new Ubuntu 24.04 package base.
Kernel version is 6.8.
Software Manager loads faster and has improved multi-threading.
Unverified Flatpaks are disabled by default.
Preinstalled Matrix Web App for using chat networks.
Improved language support removes any language not selected by the user after installation to save disk space.
Several under-the-hood changes that update libraries or software.

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[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I had the linux mint usb boot and then when I did the full install, the wireless internet wouldnt work so I needed a usb adapter. Weird, not a deal breaker just odd.

[–] Grippler@feddit.dk 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

WiFi, BT and touchpads have IME always been wonky AF with Linux, and they still are. I had massive issues with my last thinkpad, and was never able to get BT or touchpad working consistently, but my "new" one (it's 6-7 years old) works just fine without a single driver issue whatsoever.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 months ago

I'm currently dealing with a wonky WiFi issue, and the weird thing is that I have the exact same chip in two machines (openSUSE Leap and Tumbleweed), and the Leap one works fine and the Tumbleweed one is limited to something like 16mbps... And this is an Intel NIC, which are usually pretty good.

[–] Cincinnatus@lemmy.today 0 points 3 months ago (3 children)

I tried Linux Mint for like a day or two when I left Windows, but then I tried Kubuntu and after that I didn't have a need to try anything else

[–] cRazi_man@lemm.ee 0 points 3 months ago (5 children)

It's all about finding the distro that works for you. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

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[–] rozodru@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

that's generally how it works with Mint. you install it, use it for a week or two and then move onto a distro that better suites your needs. Mint is a fantastic introduction and sure many will stick with it for awhile I think most move on from it fairly quickly.

[–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 0 points 3 months ago (3 children)

"most move on"?

Source? because I believe it's quite the opposite.

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[–] Theharpyeagle@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

I've installed Mint on pretty much any old machine I can get my hands on. Right now I'm using it with KDE as my daily driver and couldn't be happier.

I'd say for most people coming from windows, there's little in the way of expected functionality that would be included in other distros.

signed, a Mint simp

[–] Toes@ani.social 0 points 3 months ago

I've tried dozens over the years and I keep finding myself going back to kubuntu. It just works

[–] Rooki@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Linux Mint is just great :)

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