Linux New Features

Updated: 15 August 2023

1. What is new in the Linux Mint 21.2?

Linux Mint 21.2 MATE (victoria) has the following new features:

• Linux kernel 5.15 (about)
• New NTFS system implementation
• Ksmbd SMB 3 server
• Memory pages moved to persistent memory
• Btfrs support for fs-verify and id mapping
• Data access monitor
• Process_mrelease system call
• Cgroup support for Sched_Idle
• Device mapper IMA-based remote attestation
• Asymmetric scheduling affinity
• Improved Slick Greeter. Multiple keyboard layouts and touchpad functionality.
• Refreshed Software Manager esp Flatpaks and refined scoring system.
• Upgraded Pix Image Viewer based on gTumb.
• Aesthetic enchancements including two-tone folder icons, standard tooltops and polished title bar buttons
• Global Dark Mode configurable in settings.
• Enhanced Security with folder isolation, data protection with landlock and bubblewrap technology.
• Improved Bluetooth management. Blueman 2.3.4 and support for HEIF and AVIF image files.
• Expanded Document viewing. XReader now supports Adobe Illustrator docs.
• Mint-L Theme. New theme replacing Mint-Y-Legacy theme, compatible with full color applications

2. What is new in other editions of Linux?

• Linux Mint - See what new for Linux Mint.
• Ubuntu - See whats new in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
• Fedora - See whats new in Fedora 37.
• Micro Focus/Novell SuSE - See whats new in SuSE 15 SP4.
• Open SuSE - See whats new in OpenSuSE Leap 15.4.
• Centos - See whats new in CentOS 8.
• Debian - See whats new in Debian 11.5 .
• RedHat - See whats new for RHEL.

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