#gnome tag - Briefly

1 month ago

Web frameworks

Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon drops Xorg, keeps X11 apps alive

fromTechzine Global

Apple

Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora 43 discontinue X11 in GNOME versions

Both Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora 43 will exclusively use Wayland for their GNOME editions, discontinuing X11 support.

Non-profit organizations

Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora 43 to drop X11 in GNOME editions

Ubuntu's next release will be Wayland-only for the GNOME desktop environment.

fromtheregister

2 weeks ago

GNOME may rule Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon, but X.org isn't roadkill yet

Ubuntu 26.04 offers multiple desktop environments, including GNOME and alternatives, with some still using X.org.

Web frameworks

1 month ago

Ubuntu Resolute Raccoon drops Xorg, keeps X11 apps alive

Ubuntu 26.04 'Resolute Raccoon' features GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, and is now Wayland-only, dropping Xorg support.

fromTechzine Global

Apple

Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora 43 discontinue X11 in GNOME versions

Non-profit organizations

Ubuntu 25.10 and Fedora 43 to drop X11 in GNOME editions

GNOME dev gives middle-click paste fans the middle finger

Middle-click paste will be removed from GNOME defaults and proposed for removal in Firefox, eliminating the X11 PRIMARY-selection paste behavior.

Gadgets

5 months ago

The latest Pop!_OS 24.04 update has this long-time Linux user more excited than ever

Pop!_OS 24.04 launches with COSMIC stable, delivering a fast, beautiful, highly customizable desktop experience rivaling KDE Plasma's configurability.

5 months ago

KDE Plasma sets date to dump X11 as Wayland push accelerates

KDE Plasma will drop X11 in Plasma 6.8, expected in early 2027, completing a full migration to Wayland.

fromTechzine Global

5 months ago

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS modernizes default applications

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will replace Totem with Showtime and GNOME System Monitor with Resources to provide a more consistent, accessible GNOME experience.

#linux

Software development

My favorite 2 tools for reading Linux manual pages the easy way

Software development

5 more ways to share files on Linux that every pro should know

10 months ago

Software development

This Linux distro makes openSUSE accessible to all - even newbies should take a look

Apple

Why I recommend this Linux distro to Windows 10 users who can't upgrade to 11

Software development

My favorite 2 tools for reading Linux manual pages the easy way

Software development

5 more ways to share files on Linux that every pro should know

10 months ago

Software development

This Linux distro makes openSUSE accessible to all - even newbies should take a look

Apple

Why I recommend this Linux distro to Windows 10 users who can't upgrade to 11

Devuan 6 'Excalibur' Linux lands

Devuan 6 Excalibur provides Debian 13 functionality without systemd, using kernel 6.12 and alternative services, and omits the GNOME desktop.

I just found an obscure Linux distro that's outstanding on old hardware

Vinari OS 5.0.0 KRYPTON is a Debian 13–based GNOME distribution providing a curated, ready-to-use desktop with Flatpak/AppImage support for new and experienced users.

6 hidden GNOME Search tricks every Linux user should try

I've used so many GNOME and GNOME-based desktops over the years that I can't even recall them all. One thing that has been constant over the years is that GNOME is far more useful than you might think. Sure, it looks minimal, but that's all about getting out of your way and not stripping down features. One of the cool features of the GNOME desktop is the search functionality. At first blush, it seems the search tool is just a means to locate the app you want to run.

Software development

I swapped my favorite Linux desktop for System76's COSMIC alpha - and I have zero regrets

System76's COSMIC desktop in alpha delivers impressive speed and usability but has stability issues and is prioritized over Pop!_OS GNOME updates.

Tech industry

GNOME Foundation boss exits after just four months

GNOME Foundation seeks a new executive director after Steven Deobald left less than four months into the role, citing a mutual decision and fit concerns.

9 months ago

Ubuntu 24.04.3 quietly slips out

Ubuntu 24.04.3 includes updates for bootloader on RISC-V hardware, better early boot networking configuration, and improvements to QEMU, lib-virt, and cloud-init.

Software development

Apple