The GNOME project has announced the release of GNOME 49.alpha, the first unstable version in the upcoming 49 series. This alpha version introduces notable changes and improvements across various applications and system functionalities. Key applications such as Showtime (which replaces Totem), Papers (replacing Evince), and Manuals (substituting Devhelp) have successfully graduated from the Incubator program and will be included in GNOME going forward.
Significant modifications in this release include the disabling of the default X11 Session, which is set to be completely removed in GNOME 50. A new Gdk-Pixbuf loader based on glycin has been implemented, enhancing memory safety and sandboxing capabilities compared to previous loaders. Additionally, the GNOME Display Manager (GDM) will now depend on systemd user database, moving away from the built-in fallback session management that will be replaced with systemd's approach in the forthcoming beta version.
For those interested in experimentation, a GNOME OS installation image is available for testing. However, it is important to note that this release is a development snapshot primarily intended for testing and experimentation rather than production use.
For further details on the changes, the full release schedule, and the modules included in this release, users can refer to the official GNOME schedule page.
As GNOME advances towards the 49 series, developers and users alike will be eager to explore the new features and improvements that come with each subsequent release. This ongoing development reflects GNOME's commitment to enhancing user experience and ensuring that the platform remains modern and efficient. Future updates, especially with the upcoming beta release, are anticipated to bring even more refinements and stability as the project moves closer to its final release
Significant modifications in this release include the disabling of the default X11 Session, which is set to be completely removed in GNOME 50. A new Gdk-Pixbuf loader based on glycin has been implemented, enhancing memory safety and sandboxing capabilities compared to previous loaders. Additionally, the GNOME Display Manager (GDM) will now depend on systemd user database, moving away from the built-in fallback session management that will be replaced with systemd's approach in the forthcoming beta version.
For those interested in experimentation, a GNOME OS installation image is available for testing. However, it is important to note that this release is a development snapshot primarily intended for testing and experimentation rather than production use.
For further details on the changes, the full release schedule, and the modules included in this release, users can refer to the official GNOME schedule page.
As GNOME advances towards the 49 series, developers and users alike will be eager to explore the new features and improvements that come with each subsequent release. This ongoing development reflects GNOME's commitment to enhancing user experience and ensuring that the platform remains modern and efficient. Future updates, especially with the upcoming beta release, are anticipated to bring even more refinements and stability as the project moves closer to its final release
GNOME 49.alpha released
The first alpha version of GNOME 49 has been released, marking the first unstable release in the 49 series and showcasing several significant changes. Applications such as Showtime, Papers, and Manuals have successfully completed the Incubator program. The release eliminates the default X11 Session, introduces a new Gdk-Pixbuf loader based on glycin, and substitutes the built-in fallback session management with systemd's. A GNOME OS installation image is now available for testing purposes.