September 2024 – GNOME Foundation

Introducing GNOME 47

The GNOME Project is proud to announce the release of GNOME 47, ‘Denver’.

This release brings support for customizable Accent Colors, improved support for small screens, persistent remote sessions, and new-style dialog windows. Like many other core apps, Files has received improvements and now also used for file open and save dialogs. Once again, a whole slew of new apps have joined the GNOME Circle initiative: find GNOME apps for anything from currency conversion to resource monitoring.

To learn more about the changes in GNOME 47 you can read the release notes:

GNOME release notes

You can also watch our release video.

GNOME release video 1

GNOME 47 will be available shortly in many distributions, such as Fedora 41 and Ubuntu 24.10. If you want to try it today, you can look for their beta releases, which will be available very soon:

Getting GNOME

We are also providing our own installer images for debugging and testing features. These images are meant for installation in a vm and require GNOME Boxes with UEFI support. We suggest getting Boxes from Flathub.

GNOME OS Nightly

If you are interested in building applications for GNOME 47, look for the GNOME 47 Flatpak SDK, which is available in the http://www.flathub.org/ repository.

This six-month effort wouldn’t have been possible without the whole GNOME community, made of contributors and friends from all around the world: developers, designers, documentation writers, usability and accessibility specialists, translators, maintainers, students, system administrators, companies, artists, testers, the local GUADEC team in Denver,
and last, but not least, our users.

GNOME would not exist without all of you. Thank you to everyone!

We hope to see some of you at GNOME Asia 2024 in Bengaluru, India!

Our next release, GNOME 48, is planned for March 2025. Until then, enjoy GNOME 47.

The GNOME release team

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GNOME Foundation Opens Search for New Executive Director

The GNOME Foundation is excited to announce that we have officially opened the search for a new Executive Director. This is an exciting time for our organization as we seek a dynamic leader to guide us into the future, continuing our mission to foster the growth of GNOME and the wider free software community.

As the cornerstone of our leadership team, the Executive Director will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of the Foundation, working closely with staff, community members, and partners to expand our reach and impact. The ideal candidate will have professional experience working with nonprofits, a strong passion for open-source software, a deep commitment to our community values, and the vision to drive the next phase of GNOME’s growth and development.

The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a pivotal project in the open-source ecosystem, collaborating with a global network of contributors and partners. Interested candidates can find more details on the role and how to apply on our careers page.

We encourage qualified individuals who share our vision of promoting software freedom and innovation to apply. We are looking forward to finding the next Executive Director who will carry forward the mission of the GNOME Foundation, driving positive change within the tech world and beyond.

Applications are due by October 15^th, 2024.

Learn More and Apply

GNOME Asia 2024 in Bengaluru, India

We are excited to announce that GNOME Asia 2024 will take place in Bengaluru, India, from December 6^th-8^th.

This year the summit will offer a hybrid experience allowing attendees to participate virtually or in person.

The Call for Participation is now open. We are accepting both in-person and remote talks and workshops. If you are interested in submitting a proposal make sure to apply on our event website by September 30^th.

Submit a Talk

If you or your company are interested in sponsoring GNOME Asia 2024, please review our sponsorship brochure and get in touch with us at asia@gnome.org.

About Bengaluru

Bengaluru, often called the “Silicon Valley of India,” is a dynamic city known for its thriving tech scene and vibrant open-source community. As a key hub for technology and innovation, Bengaluru is home to many Linux and GNOME contributors who play a vital role in the global open-source movement. The city has also become a focal point for startups and IT giants, contributing significantly to technological advancements and digital solutions.

Beyond its technological achievements, Bengaluru boasts a rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore iconic landmarks such as the Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, and the historic Bull Temple. The city’s spiritual side shines through at the ISKCON Temple, while the grandeur of Vidhana Soudha stands as a testament to its political significance. For those seeking tranquility, serene green spaces like Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, and Ulsoor Lake offer a respite from the urban buzz.

Bengaluru enjoys a pleasant climate year-round, with moderate temperatures and a mix of sunny and rainy days, adding to its appeal as a city of innovation and tradition. This unique blend of a progressive tech hub and cultural richness makes Bengaluru a standout destination both for its technological prowess and its historical charm.

Image credit: “South Bengaluru Skyline as seen from ISKCON, Banashankari” by Raghavan2010 is licensed under CC BY 4.0

About GNOME.Asia

GNOME.Asia is a featured annual conference focused on the GNOME project and the GNOME desktop environment. The summit aims at bringing the GNOME community in Asia together to provide a forum for users, developers, foundation leaders, governments, and businesses to discuss current technology and future developments.

About GNOME

GNOME is a free and open-source software environment project supported by a non-profit foundation. Together, the community of contributors and the Foundation create a computing platform and software ecosystem, composed entirely of free software, that is designed to be elegant, efficient, and easy to use.