Download Gnome 3.0

Version 3.0 of Gnome has been released. Gnome is a comprehensive, easy-to-use open source desktop environment for operating systems belonging to the Unix family, such as Linux and the various BSD variants. The name is short for GNU Network Object Model Environment. Gnome consists of a desktop environment and a development platform for creating other applications, which can be integrated into the desktop environment. It is similar to the KDE SC in that regard.

New in version 3.0 is, among other things, an ‘activities overview’, which provides an overview of the tasks running on the computer, so that you can quickly switch between tasks. In addition, there is an integrated instant message system and improved notifications, and the file manager Nautilus and web browser Epiphany have been improved. Here’s a quick overview of the main improvements:

What’s New for Users

A New Desktop

• The Activities Overview
• Notifications That Work for You
• Integrated Messaging
• Group Your Windows
• Desktop Search
• Redesigned Settings Framework
• Topic-Oriented Help
• And That’s Not All…
• More Information

Applications

• Redesigned File Browser
• Modernized Web Browsing
• Smarter Text Editing
• Better Messaging
• Improvements Under the Hood
• But Wait, There’s More!

What’s New for Developers

• Modern Graphics
• Advanced Input Device Handling
• Improved Theming Capabilities
• Multiple Platform Support
• Easy Application Creation
• First Class Bindings
• Fast and Simple Settings
• Richer, More Flexible User Interfaces
• Anjuta Integrated Development Environment
• Upgrading to GNOME 3

The Activities Overview in Gnome 3.0.