Category: Gnome 50
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Ubuntu’s New Folder Icons: A Design Update That Will Spark Debate
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is undergoing a major visual update with the introduction of new folder icons that feature a squatter shape and a vibrant design. These redesigned icons are part of a series of changes in the daily builds of Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Raccoon.’ Alongside the folder icons, other changes include the restyled icons for…
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GNOME 50 Desktop Environment Launches Public Beta: Explore the Exciting New Features!
The GNOME Project has launched the beta version of the GNOME 50 desktop environment, introducing a slew of new features and enhancements to various applications and components. This release marks a significant update, especially with the inclusion of initial stable implementations of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and fractional scaling. Key improvements in GNOME 50 beta…
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Public Testing Now Open for GNOME 50 Alpha: Embracing a Wayland-Only Future
The GNOME Project has announced the release of the alpha version of the GNOME 50 desktop environment, now available for public testing. This release marks a significant transition as the GNOME 50 series will be strictly Wayland-only, removing support for X11 in numerous core components. This shift was initially anticipated in the GNOME 49 release.…
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Ubuntu 26.04 Introduces Fresh New Apps: Say Goodbye to System Monitor and Totem!
A new media player and system monitoring utility are set to debut in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, named ‘Resolute Raccoon’, slated for release on April 23, 2026. The media player, Showtime, will replace Totem, while Resources will take over from GNOME System Monitor for process management and hardware monitoring. The decision to introduce these changes continues…
