Linux Mint 22.2 Release
Linux Mint has announced the release of version 22.2, continuing its development based on Ubuntu package branch 24.04 LTS. While the distribution remains compatible with Ubuntu, it offers a different user interface organization and default application selection. Linux Mint developers provide a desktop experience that follows traditional desktop design principles, catering to users who prefer a more familiar interface over the newer GNOME 3 approach. The distribution is available with MATE, Cinnamon, and XFCE desktop environments.
The Linux Mint 22 branch is classified as a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, with updates scheduled to be supported until 2029.
Main Changes in Linux Mint 22.2:
Includes a new application called FingWit for configuring fingerprint authentication. This program detects fingerprint scanners, allows users to register their fingerprints, and enables their use for system login, unlocking the screen, performing privileged operations, and running commands with sudo. See the screenshot below:
Improved compatibility with applications using the Libadwaita library. The distribution includes a modified version of Libadwaita that works correctly with the Mint-Y, Mint-X, and Mint-L themes. See the screenshot below:
Integration with the xdg-desktop-portal-xapp package, which contains components for interacting with Libadwaita desktops, support for emphasizing active elements with specific colors determined based on GTK scanning for an
