Download Gnome 3.4

Version 3.4 of Gnome was released last week. This comprehensive, easy-to-use, open source desktop environment is available 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 Software Compilation in that regard. Below is a brief overview of the major improvements made in this release.

What’s New for Users

• New Look GNOME 3 Applications
• Document Search
• Application Menus
• Refreshed Interface Components
• A Bonanza of Smaller Improvements
• Smooth Scrolling
• New Animated Background
• Improved System Settings
• Better Hardware Support
• Documentation That Really Helps You
• Video Calling and Live Messenger Support
• Many Application Enhancements

What’s New in Accessibility

• Improved Orca Integration
• Better High Contrast Mode
• Configure the Zoom to Suit You

What’s New for Developers

• Glib 2.32
• GTK+ 3.4
• Clutter 1.10
• DConf
• Use of Deprecated Libraries
• Miscellaneous Developer Updates

The Activities Overview in Gnome 3.0.