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?
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