Linux Mint team considers longer gaps between releases in attempt to accelerate development efforts — current six-month cycle means ‘we spend more time testing, fixing, and releasing than developing’

The Linux Mint team is considering extending the time between releases to focus more on development rather than testing and fixing. This shift from the current six-month cycle aims to allow for more ambitious developments and reduce the administrative burden of frequent releases. While no new schedule has been proposed yet, the potential change could strengthen Mint's reputation for stability and independence. Users are encouraged to stay tuned for further details on the extended development cycle.