Linux Mint 21.2 preview: Trackpad gesture support is coming

News on June 18, Linux Mint is a popular Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, and its latest version 21.2 will be released in July. Project leader Joey Sneddon previously released a monthly report stating that the Cinnamon desktop environment will add touchpad gesture support, and users will be able to operate through various gestures to improve the efficiency of use in the desktop environment.

It is reported that Linux Mint’s touchpad gestures are based on the open source software TouchEgg. This gesture function supports touchpads, touch screens, tablets and other terminals. Users can customize a variety of gestures to use in the entire Cinnamon desktop environment and various applications. In the program, you can freely perform different operations.

▲ Joey Sneddon said that Linux Mint has now added touchpad gesture support, picture source OMG! Ubuntu

In addition to touchpad gesture support, Linux Mint 21.2 also brings some visual improvements, such as a "dark mode" style for the Cinnamon desktop environment, updated folder icons, and other new features and performance improvements.

▲ Linux Mint 21.2 interface screenshot, picture source OMG! Ubuntu

IT House once reported earlier that the Linux Mint 21.2 release has now entered In the testing phase, it is currently being compiled and added to the repository, and the ISO image will be released soon. Linux Mint 21.2 is still based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and is expected to be officially released in early July.

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