'Upgrade to "Linux Mint 22.3 Zena" is available

[PuppyHome]

This is just MY thoughts on the matter...

I think we all belong to a community of sorts. We're not just 'netizens', we're a part of the Linux community.

With this freedom, this access to the OS we all love, it's our job to support it as much as it supports us. We are obligated to give back in some form or as we are able.

It is MY thoughts that we're obligated to report bugs as we find them. I've been slacking on this, and that's my fault. I waited to see if it went away on its own. It did not. Today, I looked to see if others could replicate the bug.

Now that I know the bug exists for more than just myself, I'm obligated to ensure that the bug is reported.

That is my duty as a Linux user.

By the way, just answering questions on a forum is an action that is certainly giving back.

Heck, even asking a good question can be considered giving back. If the post is answered, it then becomes a resource for others. See the StackExchange sites as a good example.

So, somebody needs to report this bug. If need be, I'll figure it out and do it.

I do relate to this KGill.

The whole "giving back" thing is essential here and that is the reason why I DO interact with the community as much as I can. Not by virtue of "owing" anyone something but to contribute where I can.

Surely there are members who are more knowledgeable then me as they are are way more than just "average" users.
Man, so many here are so deep into Linux because of THEIR specific base of use (devs, professionals and all that).
And that is what makes Linux and it's community so great. People help where they can. It's not a competition.

KNOW what you are doing and learn the things you'd like/want to do. But yeah, reporting issues or whatever should be higher up the priority list.

We're not just 'netizens', we're a part of the Linux community.

You're right.

 

[The Duck]

Does it use Wayland yet.
Last I installed and checked was still using X11.
You can check with this command

echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE

from this link.

How can I tell if I am running Wayland?

Wayland is the default display server for Ubuntu 17.10 "on supported systems". But how can I tell if my platform is supported and I'm actually using Wayland?

askubuntu.com

 

[PuppyHome]

echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE

The output on my end says X11

 

[The Duck]

The output on my end says X11

Kinda figured that.

I'll wait for WayLand.

WayLand runs better on my desktops.

Okay appreciate you checking.


Thanks.

 

[Condobloke]

from : https://www.linuxmint.com/rel_zena_whatsnew.php


" This new support is fully compatible with Wayland for both traditional layouts and IBus input methods."

Wayland

 

[The Duck]

Is there a way to enable WayLand.

In Ubuntu at boot I can choose to use WayLand or X11.

Does Linux Mint offer that or is there a way to enable WayLand.

I would think Linux Mint would be using WayLand since Cinnamon desktop environment is Gnome although may be a different Gnome version perhaps.

I may have to ask about WayLand over at LMF as there appears to be some discussion about WayLand.

I just have not found any definite answer yet although several Linux distros that use Gnome desktop environment use WayLand without issues.

 

[Danbor]

I hope you have better luck than I Duck. I haven't been able to access LMF for a couple of days now. Every time I try I run into this -

Access Denied - Sucuri Website Firewall​

Of course it's possible I'm the only one to run into this problem.

 

[The Duck]

I hope you have better luck than I Duck. I haven't been able to access LMF for a couple of days now. Every time I try I run into this -

Access Denied - Sucuri Website Firewall​

Of course it's possible I'm the only one to run into this problem.

Sounds like it might be on your end as I've no problem logging on to LMF.

Is Sucuri the firewall you're using.

 

[Condobloke]

Acess Denied- Securi Website Firewall ....is usually brought about by trying to access a particular via a VPN

btw....what the hell is LMF ?

 

[tpkusr]

btw....what the hell is LMF ?

I think it is Linux mint forum.

 

[Condobloke]

Linux Mint is : Linuxmint.com

zero idea here

 

[tpkusr]

Is Sucuri the firewall you're using.

Sucuri (a Linux Mint sponsor) has been used for many years to protect the forum from bots and DDoS attacks.
There was a login issue starting January 1st, 2026, but it was almost resolved by January 6th. Still, a few people find it difficult to log in.

Here is the thread discussing this issue:

https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=460509&hilit=Sucuri&start=100

 

[The Duck]

Sounds like it might be on your end as I've no problem logging on to LMF.

btw....what the hell is LMF ?

LMF

L= Linux

M= Mint

F= Forum

Get tired of typing them there long piles of words so I used text shorthand I guess that's what it's called.

 

[Smilax]

For those already running Linux Mint 22.2 (Zara)....if your install is completely up to date.....you will have installed the latest Update Manager.....its version has shifted from 1.2.9 to 1.3.0
Clicking on the Edit button in the Update Manager will reveal "Upgrade to "Linux Mint 22.3 Zena"



Take note, this will be the Official Release, NOT the beta version.

Please make sure you have your PC/laptop etc Completely up to date before applying the upgrade
Please, take a Timeshift snapshot BEFORE you apply the Upgrade ....or take a Backup.

As yet, no notification of this has come from Linuxmint.com Yet
Edit to add....it did come later in the day

Our Linux Bot tells me that https://www.linux.org/threads/9to5linux-linux-mint-22-3-“zena”-is-now-available-for-download-here’s-what’s-new.61105/ also has shown it to be available.

22.2 to 22.3 xfce -- I just completed the upgrade on two older Dell machines (Optiplex 3050 & 7050) encountered zero issues, everything running smoothly so far on both. The 7050 uses a Logitech K400 Plus keyboard. After reading the release notes I was expecting problems with the track pad, but nope. No display manager issues either as far as I've discovered. I'll update if I run into anything later today.

 

[KGIII]

Sucuri

They provide a WAF (Web Application Firewall). There's even a plugin for WordPress, helping to make it easier. They offer some free features, but some of the better features require payment. (I've played with them before.)

The whole "giving back" thing is essential here and that is the reason why I DO interact with the community as much as I can. Not by virtue of "owing" anyone something but to contribute where I can.

As for 'owing' anyone anything, I'm slightly different. I do feel like I owe the community, that I am obligated to give something back. At the same time, I'd say that my debt has been paid in full and that I no longer need to give anything back. I have given back to the community enough to not really feel like I'm still obligated to do so.

I think I've felt obligated to give back for much of my life. From a scholarly point of view, I'd give back by helping others, by being a teacher's aide, helping with journal publications, reviewing the journal papers, etc... Heck, I even tought at UMF for a few semesters because they needed the help. It paid poorly, but it was giving back to the system that gave me the chances I had to do well in life.

So, I'm a bit stronger on the 'obligated' side of things. However, I don't really hold others to that same standard. My burdens are my own, and I do not have to carry them. I do think it's a good thing if people give back what they can. Some can give more, some can give less, and some can give nothing at all.

(I hope that makes sense.)

 

[PuppyHome]

(I hope that makes sense.)

(It does).

 

[KGIII]

(It does).

I thought about not doing it, for a couple of reasons. Still, I put on my big boy panties and went to post this:

https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=461279

Oddly, I had to recreate my KGIII account. I suspect it was wiped when they were fixing things after they were hacked. While that's certainly the nuclear option, it was probably also the quickest and easiest option.

I used a very complex password and gave them the bare minimum of personal information. Though that was just about a decade ago... The hackers made off with hashed passwords, but someone was able to (probably a rainbow attack) turn those hashes into actual passwords. In just a short while, my rather unique password was on Have I Been Pwned,

 

[Condobloke]

complex password

my rather unique password

I certainly do not wish to know the actual password, of course....but....would you share an example of what you refer to as a complex, unique password ?

 

[wizardfromoz]

That might be better discussed in a DM with David, Brian, unless David doesn't mind.

Chris

 

[Condobloke]

Davids call