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Cinnamon 6.2 Goes Stable Ahead of Linux Mint 22 Release

The Digital Artisan

Jun 17, 2024 — 1 min read

Cinnamon 6.2 Release: A Glimpse of Linux Mint 22

The Linux Mint community is eagerly awaiting the upcoming release of Linux Mint 22 and the latest update indicates it is on its way. The popular Cinnamon 6.2 desktop environment was rolled out this weekend, accompanying improvements and key features. Notably, Cinnamon 6.2 will ship as the default desktop in the forthcoming Linux Mint 22. Expected to be out in the summer, the release will be the first version based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Understanding the Cinnamon 6.2 Update

The GitHub change-log for Cinnamon 6.2 showcases a variety of improvements designed to enhance the user interface and functionality. This represents a modest but important refinement from the previous major update, Cinnamon 6.0. Some of the prominent improvements include greeter badges for Cinnamon sessions, new screen lock delay options, expanded support for the Workspace Switcher, and enhanced keybinding features.

Introducing GNOME Online Accounts GTK

One significant addition is the introduction of a new XApp named 'GNOME Online Accounts GTK'. This new feature wraps the latest GOA functionality from GNOME 46 in a vanilla GTK 4 user-interface to improve the consistency of the Cinnamon desktop experience.

Expectations for Linux Mint 22

While the debut of Cinnamon 6.2 may be notable, it's important to remember that it simply represents a portion of what Linux Mint 22 has in store. The operating system will feature a new kernel cadence, a new Matrix web app, and adjustments to Flathub search results. Also, improvements are expected on many of the distro's core apps, such as the Nemo file manager. AN essential point to note is that Linux Mint 22 features enhanced support for newer tech/standards, promising a more fluid and fulfilling user experience.

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