[release-notes/gnome-3-36] initial 3.36 notes
- From: Link Dupont <link src gnome org>
- To: commits-list gnome org
- Cc:
- Subject: [release-notes/gnome-3-36] initial 3.36 notes
- Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 03:38:45 +0000 (UTC)
commit d9cd7136ad5442e0b9e521bab11badc255fdb9bd
Author: Link Dupont <link sub-pop net>
Date: Thu Feb 20 22:37:55 2020 -0500
initial 3.36 notes
Signed-off-by: Link Dupont <link sub-pop net>
help/C/developers.page | 2 +
help/C/index.page | 114 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----
2 files changed, 107 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-)
---
diff --git a/help/C/developers.page b/help/C/developers.page
index 3a0bbf6f..2014c11e 100644
--- a/help/C/developers.page
+++ b/help/C/developers.page
@@ -41,6 +41,8 @@
<title>Other Improvements</title>
<p>Other improvements in GNOME &gnomeversion; include:</p>
<list>
+ <item><p>GMemoryMonitory can be used to help an application lower memory
+ usage when needed.</p></item>
</list>
</section>
diff --git a/help/C/index.page b/help/C/index.page
index 8daf3b11..fe222f13 100644
--- a/help/C/index.page
+++ b/help/C/index.page
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
</license>
</info>
- <title>Introducing GNOME &gnomeversion;: “Thessaloniki”</title>
+ <title>Introducing GNOME &gnomeversion;: “Gresik”</title>
<p>GNOME &gnomeversion; is the latest version of GNOME 3, and is the result
of 6 months’ hard work by the GNOME community. It contains major new
@@ -32,15 +32,96 @@
release incorporates &gitcommits; changes, made by approximately &gitauthors;
contributors.</p>
- <p>&gnomeversion; has been named “Thessaloniki” in recognition of this year’s
- GUADEC organizing team. GUADEC is GNOME’s primary annual conference and is only
- possible due to the amazing work of local volunteers. This year’s event was
- held in Thessaloniki, Greece, and was a big success. Thank you, Team Thessaloniki!</p>
+ <p>&gnomeversion; has been named “Gresik” in recognition of the team
+ behind <link href="https://2019.gnome.asia">GNOME.Asia 2019</link>. GNOME.Asia is
+ GNOME’s official annual summit in Asia, which is only possible thanks to the
+ hard work of local volunteers. This year’s event was held in Gresik,
+ Indonesia, and we’d like to thank everyone who contributed to its success.
+ Thank you, Team Gresik!</p>
- <section id="">
- <title></title>
+ <section id="extensions">
+ <title>Extensions</title>
<media type="image" width="940" src="figures/placeholder.png"/>
- <p></p>
+ <p>GNOME shell extensions are now managed using a new Extensions app,
+ rather than Software. The Extensions app handles updating extensions,
+ configuring extension preferences and removing or disabling unwanted
+ extensions.</p>
+ </section>
+
+ <section id="do-not-disturb">
+ <title>Do Not Disturb</title>
+ <p>A Do Not Disturb button was added to the notifications popover.
+ When enabled, notifications are hidden until the button is toggled off.</p>
+ </section>
+
+ <section id="lock-screen">
+ <title>Lock Screen</title>
+ <p>A lot of design went into improving the login and unlock experience in
+ GNOME this release. The resulting lock screen is more functional, easier to
+ use, and looks elegant in its simplicity.</p>
+ </section>
+
+ <section id="desktop">
+ <title>Desktop</title>
+ <p>The GNOME shell received a lot of visual and functional improvements this
+ release.</p>
+ <list>
+ <item><p>The power off / log out options have been reorganized. There is
+ now a visible suspend option, making suspending a computer much easier!</p></item>
+ <item><p>System dialogs requiring a password now have an option to reveal
+ the password text by clicking the “eye” icon.</p></item>
+ <item><p>Most, if not all, system dialogs have been redesigned, making
+ them more consistent and easier to read.</p></item>
+ <item><p>App folders in the application overview can now be renamed.</p></item>
+ <item><p>The entire interface has been improved even more, with special
+ focus on the calendar popover and overview search.</p></item>
+ </list>
+ </section>
+
+ <section id="settings">
+ <title>Settings</title>
+ <media type="image" width="940" src="figures/placeholder.png"/>
+ <p>Settings received a number of improvements this release.</p>
+ <list>
+ <item><p>The sections have been rearranged, making them easier and faster
+ to navigate.</p></item>
+ <item><p>The privacy section now lists applications that have been granted
+ permission to access location services, camera, microphone. Access can be
+ revoked on a per-app basis.</p></item>
+ <item><p>The user and about sections both received an interface redesign.
+ Both are more explicit in their presentation of information, and make
+ changing settings easier.</p></item>
+ </list>
+ </section>
+
+ <section id="software">
+ <title>Software</title>
+ <media type="image" width="940" src="figures/placeholder.png"/>
+ <p>Software now automatically detects metered networks such as mobile data
+ networks. When a metered network is detected, Software pauses updates in
+ order to reduce data usage.</p>
+ </section>
+
+ <section id="parental-controls">
+ <title>Parental Controls</title>
+ <p>The Initial Setup assistant gained the ability to set up the initial user
+ with parental controls. This adds a page in the setup that permits or denies
+ access to applications and software.</p>
+ </section>
+
+ <section id="boxes">
+ <title>Boxes</title>
+ <p>Boxes now includes a welcome tutorial, introducing users to the various
+ features offered. It also now has a new creation assistant when creating
+ virtual machines, allows setting the number of CPUs per virtual machine,
+ and now supports UEFI booting.</p>
+ </section>
+
+ <section id="epiphany">
+ <title>Web</title>
+ <p>Web can now load and view PDFs directly in the browser window. The
+ interface now has a responsive design, making it more friendly on smaller
+ screens. And Web now supports a dark mode for use with dark desktop themes.</p>
</section>
<section id="thats-not-all">
@@ -48,7 +129,22 @@
<p>As usual, there are also many other smaller improvements in this GNOME
release. Here are some of them!</p>
<list>
- <item></item>
+ <item><p>GNOME's initial setup assistant was refreshed with a cleaner and
+ more efficient look and feel.</p></item>
+ <item><p>It is now possible to log into a Last.fm or ListenBrainz account
+ and use the account with GNOME Music.</p></item>
+ <item><p>Music will download missing cover art for detected albums
+ automatically.</p></item>
+ <item><p>User documentation for numerous applications was grossly out of
+ date and has now been updated.</p></item>
+ <item><p>Contacts has a refreshed interface when editing a contact.</p></item>
+ <item><p>Users of NVIDIA's properietary drivers will be able to launch
+ applications using the discrete GPU from within GNOME Shell now, via the
+ "Launch on Discrete GPU" menu item.</p></item>
+ <item><p>Clocks was completely redesigned. It features a responsive design,
+ making it easier to use on small screens.</p></item>
+ <item><p>Polari now previews links in the chat view.</p></item>
+ <item><p>Hidden files can be used as new document templates in Files.</p></item>
</list>
</section>
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