"Clement "Clem" Lefebvre and the rest of the Linux Mint team have done it again. With the release of , also known as Zara, users get a distribution that's easy to use and packed with helpful improvements to make the daily desktop experience better than ever. As a long-time Linux Mint fan, I'm delighted with this latest release. As in the last version, Linux Mint 22.1, codenamed Xia, the release is based on the Ubuntu 24.04 Long Term Support (LTS) Linux distro."
"While there have been some reports that Mint 22.2 now uses the Linux kernel 6.14 by default, that's not quite true. If you upgrade your system, like I did, the standard Mint Linux kernel remains the LTS Linux kernel 6.8, specifically 6.8.0-79. That's because 6.14 is only supported until February 2026, while 6.8 is supported until April 2029. However, if you install the new Mint for the first time, you will get the 6.14 kernel."
"But if you want to move from one kernel to another, go to the and select "View" -> "Linux Kernels" from the menu. With that stage complete, you can reboot your computer and choose "Advanced options" in the Grub menu. From here, you can pick a new kernel and your computer will boot with that one . I don't recommend beginners try this approach,"
Linux Mint 22.2 Zara provides an approachable desktop with numerous modest improvements focused on daily usability. The release is based on Ubuntu 24.04 Long Term Support (LTS) and includes the usual desktop choices and default interface options. Upgraded systems retain the LTS Linux kernel 6.8 (specifically 6.8.0-79), while fresh installs receive kernel 6.14. Kernel 6.14 is supported until February 2026 and offers broader hardware support and an improved NTSYNC driver that boosts Windows game and program performance. Users can switch kernels by selecting "View" -> "Linux Kernels" from the menu and choosing an alternative in the Grub "Advanced options", though that process is not recommended for beginners.
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