Linux Mint 27 is on the way, bringing back hibernation

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One of the most popular Linux distributions for beginners has a big update coming. The Register reports that Linux Mint 27, codenamed Adrien, is expected next month, based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

It brings back system hibernation, which Ubuntu has disabled by default since version 12.04. The Cinnamon desktop's Wayland session is no longer experimental, while the X11 session stays available

Mint is also adding its own apps, including Superlight, a resource monitor, Unfold, an archive manager, and Velocitty, a terminal. The Nemo file manager gains a preview pane

Elsewhere, LXQt 2.5.0 has shipped, although a change in a related library broke its monitor settings tool. Mint moved to a slower, annual release schedule earlier this year

Hibernation is a feature many laptop users miss, so bringing it back is a thoughtful move. Mint's focus on polish and familiar desktops is why so many Windows switchers choose it. Keeping X11 available alongside Wayland gives people time to adjust

Have you tried Linux Mint? And does hibernation matter to you on a laptop?

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