HWE

Linux Mint has released Hardware Enablement (HWE) ISO images for version 22.3—based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS—featuring Linux kernel 6.17 instead of the standard 6.14. This follows Ubuntu's February 2026 HWE update for 24.04.4 LTS, providing the same kernel via updates; Mint's ISOs now ensure compatibility for very new hardware right from installation, with more HWE ISOs planned until Linux Mint 23 arrives in December 2026.