GNOME 3.18 Open-Source Linux Desktop Gets a Makeover

Code-named Gothenburg, the new open-source desktop environment benefits from 25,112 changes from 772 contributors.

With GNOME 3.18, the Files view has been improved, which makes it easier to connect to different servers and sources, including Google Drive.

The Calendar application now makes it easier for users to add and manage calendar information from multiple sources.

The GNOME Documents application benefits from a new user interface that aims to enable users to have better management over documents.

As part of the GNOME Software application, the 3.18 release now integrates the Linux Vendor Firmware Update Service, which provides users with updates for firmware.

The GNOME Builder integrated developer environment (IDE) is being improved with new auto-complete capabilities for Python as well as a source code mini-map feature.

The Logs application has been reworked in GNOME 3.18 with a cleaner interface and the improved ability to drill down into time segments.

The new update to the Boxes virtualization application now enables users to force a box to remain running, which can be used for a persistent virtual server application.

GNOME also has its own Web browser known simply as “Web” and also known by its code name Epiphany. In GNOME 3.18, the Web application offers the promise of improved performance.