Coming one and a half months after GNOME 49.2, the GNOME 49.3 release updates the Nautilus (Files) file manager to no longer waste resources on images with extreme dimensions, redraw the view when the screen scale factor changes, and fix potential outdated view item usage.

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The biggest change of the upcoming GNOME 50 desktop environment series is the removal of X11 support in various core components, which was initially planned for the GNOME 49 release, as GNOME is going Wayland-only from here on, except for the ability to launch other X11 desktop sessions with a per-user X server.

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GNOME 48.8 desktop environment is out as a maintenance release, delivering bug fixes, security updates, and improvements across selected core components.

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GYESME is a new, early-stage project exploring alternative design directions for the GNOME desktop. Rather than aiming to replace GNOME, it focuses on architectural modularity, optional functionality, and preserving established Linux interaction patterns within a minimalist default environment.

The project is currently centered on research and discussion, with an emphasis on long-term maintainability and portability across Linux distributions, including reducing unnecessary coupling to systemd where practical.

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A long-standing Linux behavior is under threat as GNOME and Mozilla review a proposal to disable middle-mouse paste.

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