Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia” released!

[AndyMH]

One thing I loathe about the point release upgrades - it insists on resetting the download source to linuxmint.com instead of your nearest/fastest mirror. Yes, I understand why, but still a pain. Second thing - firefox, I don't use it, but keep it "just in case". Downside, the update is taking "forever".

What's happened to this post? Where is the attachments tab so I can show how long it is taking (47minutes).

[Boltzero]

Thanks for the work put into this distro, it's polished and very fast.

[grndplane]

Very nice. Thank you Clem, and all your helpers.

[APSchmidt]

I installed it yesterday and I have a problem with the panel; it never hides although I set it to "always hide".

Please create a new topic for your issue and give the details for your setup in it.

It won't be needed. Apparently it was just a glitch.

[APSchmidt]

https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4624

So, I installed the XFCE version and it works great!
The first thing I noticed (beside my temporary problem with the panel) is that the tearing that was plaguing the previous versions had eventually disappeared! Oh, this is so great! Well done! I didn't install the previous "V" versions, so maybe this is not new but I appreciate it very much, thank you!
I also noticed that installing numlockx was no longer needed. Great!

[missmoondog]

just upgraded to 21.3 on 1 machine and as usual everything went perfectly. 5 more machines to upgrade.

what an awesome OS

thank you

[fatso]

AWESOME!
Thank you so much to all of the Mint team for another great release. It's been a few years now since I ditched Windows and fully plunged into Mint, and I have not regretted my decision for a single second. Over the last few days, I have been helping a friend tweak and optimize his Windows PC's, which has been a stark reminder that my switching to Mint wasn't just a good idea...it was freakin' mandatory!
Thanks again, team. You've saved (and continue to save) my sanity.

[a-bentofreire]

New version looks awesome, however, after upgrading to 21.3, when I closed the lid, it performs the lock screen as before, but no longer requires to insert the password to enter as it required before. If I move the mouse it clears the lock screen.

[SMG]

New version looks awesome, however, after upgrading to 21.3, when I closed the lid, it performs the lock screen as before, but no longer requires to insert the password to enter as it required before. If I move the mouse it clears the lock screen.

If you would like help with that issue, please search the forum to see if others have had the issue (I think someone did?) and if not then create a new topic for it. This is an announcement topic so no troubleshooting is done in it.

[revrob]

Seamless upgrades on 2 machines.
1. My Zoostorm dual boot Windows7/Linux Mint 21.2 desktop - upgraded via the Update Manager/Edit Menu option - the dual boot grub menu survived intact.
2. My Dell Inspiron laptop - upgraded automatically via Update Manager.

Both upgrades smooth with no user intervention required.
THANKS!!!

[N2LM21]

Hi,

I started with 21.1 Cinnamon, moved to 21.2 and customized the interface a bit (see viewtopic.php?p=2281353#p2281353 or viewtopic.php?t=401653)
If I move to 21.3, would I lose my customizations (desktop settings and so on)?

I do not want to appear impolite, but I have not grasped the advantages of 21.3 vs 21.2, given that I will not use Hypnotix, Wayland, Warpinator ... so I am wondering if I should upgrade.

Thank you for your suggestions

[SMG]

I do not want to appear impolite, but I have not grasped the advantages of 21.3 vs 21.2, given that I will not use Hypnotix, Wayland, Warpinator ... so I am wondering if I should upgrade.

All versions of LM21 are supported until April 2027. There is no advantage from a support standpoint to upgrade from LM21.2 to LM21.3. If you are not interested in the new features in LM21.3 then stay with LM21.2.

[CloneWerks]

Report after a brief use/test period

"Tempest" - (Custom built powerhouse PC): Flawless update. All functions (CAD, Photo Editing, Video Editing, some sound editing, SDR, and all the related hardware, scanners, printers, et-al continue to function without hiccup.

Grinder - reasonably new AMD based Lenovo Thinkcenter used mostly for video transcoding. also flawless.

Zot - older lenovo thinkcenter used primarily to control a laser cutter/engraver. Flawless update but had a little trouble interacting with the laser controller after. A very minor communication setting tweak and everything was fine.

Bench - another old Lenovo thinkcenter, used to watch movies and look up stuff at my workbench in my shop. flawless update, zero issues, WiFi connection is FAR more stable than it used to be.

Gremlin - fairly new HP gaming laptop, doesn't get used for much these days so other than saying the update went smoothly I have no input on this one.

Silverside - Microsoft Surface pro 7 (running surface project). If anything was going to screw up it would have been this... but no issues so far.

Friends and Family... Assorted laptops (HP, Gateway, Acer) Mom's ancient Toshiba refuses to re-connect to WiFi now. Personally I think it's the hardware not anything the Mint update did. she's currently running wired at her desk (LOL).

[N2LM21]

All versions of LM21 are supported until April 2027. There is no advantage from a support standpoint to upgrade from LM21.2 to LM21.3. If you are not interested in the new features in LM21.3 then stay with LM21.2.

Thank you @SGM.
That was exactly my point. But I do not know if I am "losing" something "under the hood", if I do not update.
To keep the system up to date, I would update, if I do not need to configure the desktop settings again (which is my only fear)

[SMG]

That was exactly my point. But I do not know if I am "losing" something "under the hood", if I do not update.

Do you lose something "under the hood" if you keep your current car instead of buying the newer version of the same model car?

To keep the system up to date, I would update, if I do not need to configure the desktop settings again (which is my only fear)

Moving to LM21.3 is an upGrade and not an upDate. The base version of Cinnamon changes when you move from LM21.2 (Cinnamon 5.8 ) to LM21.3 (Cinnamon 6.0). If you do not want the newer features in Cinnamon 6.0 which are listed in the new features then stay with Cinnamon 5.8.

[csandrade87]

New version looks awesome, however, after upgrading to 21.3, when I closed the lid, it performs the lock screen as before, but no longer requires to insert the password to enter as it required before. If I move the mouse it clears the lock screen.

The same here.I realized this today.

[EDIT] I found the option to request a password after locking the screen, in the screen saver options.

[N2LM21]

That was exactly my point. But I do not know if I am "losing" something "under the hood", if I do not update.

Do you lose something "under the hood" if you keep your current car instead of buying the newer version of the same model car?

To keep the system up to date, I would update, if I do not need to configure the desktop settings again (which is my only fear)

Moving to LM21.3 is an upGrade and not an upDate. The base version of Cinnamon changes when you move from LM21.2 (Cinnamon 5.8 ) to LM21.3 (Cinnamon 6.0). If you do not want the newer features in Cinnamon 6.0 which are listed in the new features then stay with Cinnamon 5.8.

Fair enough. I will stay with my current 21.2

Thank you @SGM

[Kydwyn]

My only issue with installing was Window's 11s insistence on being first on the boot order. Easily solved by bulldozing Windows and re-installing Virginia as the solo OS! Loving it better every minute.

[SilenceIsG0lden]

If I move to 21.3, would I lose my customizations (desktop settings and so on)?

Yes, but that's true for any update, at any point. You may want to look into Aptik -- also this thread here on the forum.

[N2LM21]

Thank you @SilenceIsG0lden