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Linux Mint begin shipping HWE (Hardware Enablement) ISOs for better hardware support
Linux Mint has begun shipping Hardware Enablement (HWE) ISO images for Linux Mint 22.3, featuring the newer Linux kernel 6.17. These HWE ISOs provide support for more recent hardware and include bug fixes from later kernel versions without being a full new release. The team is also considering adding an ALPHA phase to their release cycle for earlier user feedback on significant changes.
Gaming On Linux
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Beta released with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, Mesa 26
The beta version of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is now available for testing, featuring GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, and Mesa 26. This long-term support release will be supported until April 2031, with the final version scheduled for April 23, 2026. The beta includes various Ubuntu flavors and related products.
