Release
Crowd fave Linux Mint update approaches, fresh from autumn release of Cinnamon desktop
The Register · By Liam Proven ·
The Brief
- Cinnamon 2.8, the desktop environment, is already available.
- Cinnamon 2.8 will be the default desktop in Linux Mint 27.
- Linux Mint 27 is expected next month, according to The Register's report from 2026-11-06.
Why it matters
Linux Mint users and anyone planning to adopt Mint can expect a new default desktop with Mint 27 soon, so compatibility and upgrade planning may be worth a look.
Who’s affected
- Linux Mint users
- Linux desktop users
Linux Mint 27 is expected next month, and it's starting to take shape. Its flagship desktop, Cinnamon 2.8, is already available. The team behind the popular, beginner-friendly Linux just released Cinnamon 2.8 , which will be the default desktop in Mint 27. Since 2014, Linux Mint…