Should I wait for 22.2 or just install 22.1? I think I’m going to go for the cinnamon desktop and install using a Rufus USB on my ~ 9 year old Dell XPS 13 9350.

I’ve been waiting a while as I thought the next version would be out by now, are there any resources for finding out how close the next version is?

Is it easy to upgrade between .x versions?

  • Eugenia@lemmy.mlEnglish
    16·
    5 days ago

    There is a mintupgrade app you’d need to install it run it from the terminal, and it lets you upgrade the OS. However, waiting just 4-5 days to get the 22.2 is always the best idea.

    • manualoverride@lemmy.worldOP
      4·
      5 days ago

      Is there a resource where you can see the bugs/fixes left to resolve or an ETA? Not seen anything saying 4-5 days, I just downloaded 22.1 and I’m going to do a final backup this weekend.

      I’ll probably just install .1 and have a play then reinstall .2 from fresh and transfer my data.

      • suicidaleggroll@lemmy.world
        7·
        5 days ago

        I’ll probably just install .1 and have a play then reinstall .2 from fresh and transfer my data.

        There’s no need for that. X.1 -> X.2 is a minor upgrade, there’s no reason to wipe and reinstall for it.

        • manualoverride@lemmy.worldOP
          1·
          5 days ago

          Ok - thank you, I think I’m going to be learning a lot in the next month. I last used RHEL for work about 5 years ago and it was a really niche application, I didn’t really explore the OS too much, and OS updates were not my responsibility.

      • Blaster M@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        5 days ago

        The install terminal app is for people that like to type in the console. The Mint Upgrader will present the option to upgrade when it’s ready.