GNOME 49.4 is a stable bug-fix release that focuses on minor stability improvements and patches to prevent crashes in applications like Evolution and Nautilus. Users are encouraged to upgrade to avoid potential bugs and ensure they have the latest security patches, particularly if they rely on Evolution for contacts. The update includes small-scale adjustments, such as an Evolution-Data-Server fix for an export error and enhancements to memory handling in gnome-desktop and mutter. To upgrade, users should refresh their package manager's metadata, execute the usual upgrade command, log out and back in, and potentially reboot to apply the updates effectively
A Quiet Polish: What's New in GNOME 49.4
GNOME 49.4 is the latest stable bug-fix release for distributions that ship GNOME 49, promising a smooth transition with under-the-hood tweaks. The bulk of the work in 49.4 involves minor polishing and stability patches to prevent random crashes, including fixes for Evolution, Nautilus, and libadwaita. Upgrading now saves you from potential bugs and annoyances later on, especially if you rely on Evolution for contacts, and ensures you have the latest security patches. To upgrade, make sure your package manager's metadata is fresh, then use the usual upgrade command, log out and back in, and consider a quick reboot to ensure the updated binaries take effect.
