[release-notes/gnome-3-36] initial 3.36 notes



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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