The first beta of Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 has been released. LMDE 7 has the codename Gigi.
(Image courtesy: Linux Mint)
It is based on Debian 13 Trixie. A few days ago, I wrote about LMDE 7 dropping support for 32-bit computers, it is 64-bit only, because i386 is no longer fully supported upstream by Debian 13. I had also mentioned that a beta version of the distro would be released soon. Well, it's here now.
These are the system requirements for Linux Mint Debian Edition 7.
- 2GB RAM (4GB recommended)
- 20GB of disk space (100GB recommended)
- 1024×768 resolution
Those are identical to the requirements of the regular version of Linux Mint. As for what's new in LMDE 7, well, it ships with the improvements that were introduced in Linux Mint 22.2. You can read my previous coverage to learn about the new features in it. It includes a redesigned Sticky Notes app with rounded corners, support for fingerprint authentication for login, sudo commands, etc. The theme is also slightly bluer. You may also want to check out Debian 13's release notes.
LMDE 7 supports OEM installs to allow computer manufacturers to ship their systems with the distro. The developers are adapting libadwaita-1.5 changes to libadwaita-1.7. Since it is a Long Term Support release (LTS), you can expect it to be supported for a few years. Debian 13 LTS will be supported until June 30, 2030.
Interested in trying LMDE 7 beta? Head to the official announcement page to download the ISO. That said, there are some known issues with the release, you can read about those and the workarounds on the release notes page.
It is unclear when the final version will be released, but given that the first beta is out, and the fact that Linux Mint 22.3 will be released in December 2025, the final version of LMDE 7 may not be far away.
Note: I have not tried LMDE 7. But Linux Mint 22.2 is my primary OS, so feel free to ask questions about it.
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