Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 “Gigi” Arrives with Linux 6.12 LTS, OEM Installation Support
The long-awaited release of Linux Mint Debian Edition 7, built upon Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie”, has finally arrived and is now available for download.
LMDE 7, codenamed “Gigi”, runs on the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel and features the Cinnamon 6.4.13 desktop environment. This means the new edition incorporates all the enhancements previously introduced in Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara.” Among these are fingerprint authentication support via the Fingwit application, accent color customization through XDG Desktop Portal XApp, improved compatibility with libadwaita, refreshed themes, and a refined Wayland session.
One of the most notable innovations is the introduction of OEM installation support, allowing the distribution to be preinstalled on computers sold worldwide. As project founder Clement Lefebvre noted, this is a significant milestone since LMDE had not previously supported OEM mode. He emphasized that this feature benefits not only hardware manufacturers but also individual users who wish to sell or transfer their devices to others.
The primary mission of LMDE is to ensure that Linux Mint retains its familiar user experience even in the hypothetical event that Ubuntu ceases to exist. The distribution also serves as a testing platform for the Mint development team, enabling them to verify the compatibility of Mint’s in-house applications beyond the Ubuntu ecosystem.
Details on known issues and changes can be found in the official release notes, while Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 “Gigi” is already available for download from official mirrors. This LTS release will receive security and software updates for several years, ensuring a stable and reliable experience for its users.
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