In LMDE 5 the source list uses Debian 11 (bullseye) and the code name for LMDE 5 is "elsie"
To upgrade early, I simply changed from "bullseye" to "bookworm" and not to forget to add the new non-free-firmware to the repo (right after the already existing non-free). And of course, changed "elsie" to the new LMDE 6 code name "faye"
Mint Linux, will only become transparent a little after the fact. They're not known for their forthcoming of their code or their plans until after they have released anything.
Meanwhile, Ubuntu and Debian, which Mint is built off of (depending on your edition you use), are both very transparent. Right now, I could download and install a developer branch without any hassle.
It is another reason why I never recommend, Mint. -- Mint reminds me of Microsoft
By that, I mean, speaking as someone who used to be deep into the Microsoft ecosystem, while in that ecosystem, you kept hoping Microsoft would change their ways.
Mint gives me that same vibe. I like their Debian based distro, the same way I used to like classic Windows, but the company, as much as they claim to be "newbie friendly" has never given me that "newbie friendly" outlook. The OS, maybe, but not the company.
Most of us learn what Mint has done, only after there has been a release.
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