Linux Mint 22.2 Zara update released

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Linux Mint 22.2 is here. The update is called Zara, here's what's new in it.

Mint 22.2 is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, and will be supported 2029. It comes with Linux kernel 6.14.

Sticky notes now have rounded corners, and the app is compatible with Wayland. Android users can use a companion app called StyncyNotes to sync their notes between their Linux system and phone. The app is available for download at F-Droid's repository. It uses SyncThing to sync, hence the name, StyncyNotes.



Linux Mint 22.2 adds a subtle blur effect to the login screen, the background of the login box is blurred. It also displays your user avatar now.
 

Mint 22.2 comes with a new XApp called Fingwit, which is used for fingerprint authentication. It is used for the screensaver, sudo commands, Admin apps (pkexec).

You will need to enter your password to add fingerprints, after which you will need to use your computer's fingerprint reader to add the scans.

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