Linux Mint 21.2: Will include some additional visual changes
Another of our favorite GNU/Linux Distros is about to arrive. second update regular release of the 3 to which he has accustomed us year after year. And this is none other than Linux Mint. Which will soon offer us the future version "Linux Mint 21.2" "Victory".
And with respect to this release, a few days ago it was released about some additional visual changes to be implemented on it. Therefore, to keep us informed as much as possible every day about this future version, today we will cover what these additional announced visual changes are about.
Linux Mint 21.1 Vera Cinnamon Edition
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Linux Mint 21.2 "Victory": Last known news
Changes announced for the future Linux Mint 21.2 release
According to Linux Mint official website, more specifically in a article a few days ago in its official blog, some news or changes have been announced that will be implemented on the future version to be launched in a few months of this year, that is, in "Linux Mint 21.2».
And in summary these are the main changes and announcements discussed in the article in question:
Tooltips
Instead of using yellow, black or gray colors, now Tooltips will use the accent color. Leaving aside, the traditional yellow color that almost nobody uses anymore. In addition, a s will be addedolution to known consistency issues across the various versions of GTK and Cinnamon. Lastly, the Tooltips will be bigger, rounder, and with larger margins, as it will be more Adwaita-themed.
Notifications
Now lCinnamon notifications will also use the accent color. And whenever possible they will prefer symbolic icons. This, with the aim that the Linux Mint desktop looks and feels cleaner and more modern. Which, will be a continuation of what was already done on Linux Mint 21.1, where efforts were made to make the accent colors more special, more vivid but less used.
Safe start
More than a change, this is a warning. And the same is related to an Ubuntu "shim-signed" package update that has broken the compatibility of all Linux Mint ISOs (and previous Ubuntu and derivatives) with secure boot. Therefore, users are advised that if they cannot install Linux Mint, it is best to disable secure boot while their development team works on a solution for future ISOs.
The other announcements are related to upcoming releases and the app. warpinator.
Summary
In summary, at any time this year (possibly June 2023) the launch of "Linux Mint 21.2» and many of us will dedicate ourselves to downloading it, testing it and giving our impressions in articles, videos and more. But, as usual, beforehand we will go like today, knowing more and more news until that expected date arrives. But, if you are already a faithful user of Linux Mint, we invite you to tell us what you think of these additional future visual changes to be incorporated, via comments for everyone's knowledge.
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