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Introducing GNOME 46

The GNOME Project is proud to announce the release of GNOME 46, ‘Kathmandu’.

This release brings remote login with RDP, variable refresh rates (VRR), many accessibility improvements, enhanced notifications, and improved Settings. The Files app comes with a new global search and many other enhancements, and a whole slew of new apps have joined GNOME Circle.

To learn more about the changes in GNOME 46 you can read the release notes.

GNOME release notes

You can also watch our release video.

GNOME release video

GNOME 46 will be available shortly in many distributions, such as Fedora 40 and Ubuntu 24.04. 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 46, look for the GNOME 46 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 GNOME Asia team in Nepal, 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 GUADEC 2024 in Denver, Colorado!

Our next release, GNOME 47, is planned for September 2024. Until then, enjoy GNOME 46.

The GNOME release team

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GUADEC 2024 Call for Participation Extension

We are pleased to announce that we have extended the GUADEC 2024 Call for Participation deadline to March 24th.

This extension is available to anyone submitting a remote presentation or who does not need travel sponsorship to attend in person. Any speakers requesting travel sponsorship from the GNOME Foundation will still need to submit their proposals, along with their sponsorship requests, by the original deadline of February 18th.

We opened the CfP and set an original deadline earlier this year to give speakers who need visas enough time to receive their acceptance and schedule appointments. We understand that in some countries it can take a long time to get a US Visa appointment and we have adjusted our timeline to allow for that. We’d like all speakers who plan to present in person and need a visa to be able to apply as soon as possible.

Additionally, as many have applied for travel sponsorship we would like to know before proceeding with visa appointments if the speaker’s talk has been accepted or not. We have a tight travel budget and this helps us use it efficiently as well as allows us to provide the documents needed for visa applications earlier. However, as many of our contributors are still working on preparing for the GNOME 46 release we hope that this extension will allow them more time to organize and finalize a presentation, BoF, or workshop proposal.

You can find more details about the visa procedures on our website: https://events.gnome.org/event/209/page/362-us-visa-requirements-and-other-information.

If there are additional questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at guadec@gnome.org.

GUADEC 2024 Registration is Open!

The GNOME Foundation is thrilled to share that registration for GUADEC 2024 is now open!

GUADEC is the largest annual gathering of GNOME developers, contributors, and community members. This year we welcome everyone to join us in the beautiful city of Denver, Colorado, USA from July 19^th to 24^th or online! For those who cannot join us in person, we will live-stream the event so you can attend or present remotely.

To register, visit guadec.org and select whether you will attend in person or remotely. In-person attendees will notice a slight change on their registration form. This year we’ve added a section for “Registration Type” and provided 4 options for ticket fees. These costs go directly towards supporting the conference and helping us build a better GUADEC experience. We ask that in-person attendees select the option they are most comfortable with. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at guadec@gnome.org.

The Call for Participation is ongoing but once are talks are selected you will find speaker details and a full schedule on guadec.org. We will also be adding more information about social events, accommodations, and activities throughout Denver soon!

We are still looking for conference sponsors. If you or your company would like to become a GUADEC 2024 sponsor, please take a look at our sponsorship brochure and reach out to us at sponsors@guadec.org.

To stay up-to-date on conference news, be sure to follow us on X @GUADEC or Mastodon @gnome@floss.social.

We look forward to seeing you in Denver and online!

Register Now

GNOME at FOSDEM 2024

Join us at FOSDEM 2024 this weekend (February 3rd-4th) in Brussels, Belgium!

FOSDEM is one of the largest gatherings for Free Software enthusiasts and contributors. Held annually in Brussels, this free event is a great opportunity for software developers to meet, share ideas, and collaborate.

We are excited to be hosting a GNOME booth again this year! Find us in the booth area and pick up a GNOME shirt, hat, or hoodie (limited supply!), ask questions, meet contributors and staff, or just come by to say hello!

FOSDEM Faculté de Droit — *Photo by Teemu Mäntynen CC BY-NC 2.0*

GNOME Beers

On Saturday (Feb 3rd), GNOME will be hosting our annual social evening – GNOME Beers! We will be gathering at Pommodoro (Rue du Progrès 31, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Bruxelles, Belgium) starting at 8:00 PM. All are welcome to join, we’d love you to come along and socialize, meet staff, and chat with core contributors. Please note that this year this event is not sponsored, but you will be able to place personal orders to purchase food or drinks at the venue.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Text: GNOME Beers. Clock icon with text: Sat, Feb 3 8:00 PM CET. Map icon with text: Pommodoro Rue de Progres 31, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Bruxelles

Application Open for GNOME Foundation Software Engineer

The GNOME Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for an open Software Engineer position.

About The GNOME Foundation

The GNOME Foundation is a leader in open source software development, advocating for a free and open computing environment. We are looking to enhance the GNOME platform, with a focus on families and younger users. We seek a software engineer to contribute to this project.

About the Software Engineer Position

Scope of Work

Core Maintenance: Maintain and improve essential components, notably Glib.
Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls: Develop features for internet content filtering, screen time monitoring, and other digital safety measures.
Usability & Reliability: Enhance GNOME Software for user-friendliness and efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

English fluency.
Proven contributions to the GNOME community.
Experience with Glib, GNOME Software, GNOME Settings, and relevant freedesktop.org components.

Key Attributes

Passion for open source.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Effective remote work capability.
Proficiency in C (required) and Rust (preferred).
Familiarity with open source development tools (Git, GitLab) and practices.
Strong communication skills and ability to present at community events.

Compensation and Position Details

Location: Remote
Duration: 1 year (fixed term remote contractor position with potential to extend based on funding)
Salary: Up to $50,000 USD per year, experience-dependent

How to Apply

Send your resume and cover letter detailing your GNOME community contributions to careers+sw-eng@gnome.org.
Application Deadline: January 26, 2024.

The GNOME Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. Join us in shaping the future of the GNOME platform!

GUADEC 2024 Call for Participation Opens

The GNOME Foundation is delighted to announce that the call for participation in GUADEC 2024 is now open! You can submit your talk proposal at: https://events.gnome.org/event/209/abstracts/.

GUADEC is the largest annual GNOME community conference, and it will be held this year in Denver, USA from July 19^th to 24^th. Talks will be streamed online for anyone attending remotely.

The GNOME Foundation is seeking talks on a variety of topics, including but not limited to:

Application development
Privacy and security
Community and team building
Design of user and developer experience
Use of GNOME technologies outside the desktop
Newcomers initiatives
Project planning and governance

The first three days of the conference, July 19^th-21^st will be focussed on talks. The following two days, July 22^nd and 23^rd will be dedicated to BoFs and workshops. The final day, July 24^th will be a fun social event for all who want to join us!

We will be accepting both remote and in-person presentation submissions. if you have a BoF, Workshop, or Lightning Talk you may also submit it now. The deadline for all presentation submissions is February 18^th.

Please note if you require travel sponsorship to join GUADEC you will need to apply at the same time as submitting your CfP. Please apply by submitting a GitLab issue to the Travel Committee. We will be accepting travel requests until February 18.

More information about GUADEC can be found at guadec.org and on our social media channels.
Press inquiries and questions can be sent to guadec@gnome.org.

Submit a Talk

GUADEC 2024 in Denver, Colorado

We’re excited to share the latest details about GUADEC 2024, set to take place from July 19-24 in the vibrant city of Denver, Colorado, marking our second conference in North America and our inaugural event in the United States. This year, GUADEC will be hosted as a hybrid event, allowing attendees to participate either virtually or in person at our venue in Denver.

Situated against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is known as the “Mile High City” due to its elevation. With a thriving tech community, diverse neighborhoods, and a rich cultural scene, Denver provides the perfect backdrop for GUADEC 2024. Explore the city’s renowned cuisine, outdoor adventures, and unique attractions.

Our conference venue, the Auraria Campus, is located near downtown Denver, offering a collaborative and innovative space for this year’s GUADEC. We’re thrilled to bring the GNOME community together in this dynamic setting, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Image sources: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 [image 1], [image 2], [image 3] via Wikimedia Commons

Key Conference Information

Conference Dates

July 19-21 (Friday-Sunday): Talks
July 22-23 (Monday-Tuesday): Birds of a Feather (BoF) Sessions and Workshops
July 24 (Wednesday): Social Day

Call for Proposals and Registration

The call for proposals and registration will open soon. Stay tuned to guadec.org for updates in the coming weeks. We invite you to actively participate by submitting proposals and joining us for this exciting event.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you or your company are interested in sponsoring GUADEC 2024, please visit guadec.org or contact us at sponsors@guadec.org. Your support is crucial in making this event a success, and we look forward to partnering with organizations that share our commitment to open source and community collaboration.

We can’t wait to welcome you to GUADEC 2024 in Denver, Colorado, for a week filled with open source collaboration, insightful discussions, and community building. Keep an eye on our website for more details and updates as we countdown to this exciting event!

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Support GNOME this Giving Tuesday

With hundreds of contributors all over the world working on GNOME projects, we’re doing what we can to move the project forward! But we still need help. Our organization is a 501(c)3 (in the United States) and relies on financial contributions to keep the lights on. Your financial support goes towards GNOME conferences, intern sponsors, new releases, staff resources, infrastructure, and so much more!

In the US, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been designated Giving Tuesday and is a day focused on supporting nonprofits. As a nonprofit, the GNOME Foundation relies on your financial support. No contribution is too big or too small and corporate and personal donations are always welcome. Please join us for our fundraising event today, Tuesday, November 28th, as we take part in the Giving Tuesday movement and ask you to make a contribution to support the GNOME Foundation.

While a financial contribution helps, we know there are many ways to help support our fundraising. We’ve included some non-financial ways you can help:

Share or repost GNOME social media messages. Help us get the message out!
Make a donation request on behalf of GNOME! Ask friends and family to contribute to an organization that is important to you. https://www.gnome.org/donate/
Use the upcoming holidays to ask for contributions in lieu of presents. This is a great thing to do for birthdays and the upcoming holiday season! https://www.gnome.org/donate/
Take advantage of your company match program. Many organizations will match your donation – make sure you are taking advantage of all the ways you can donate!

We are excited for 2024 and hope we can count on your support during Giving Tuesday. Help us build another great year at GNOME!

Thank you from all of us at the GNOME Foundation.

About Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that takes place today, November 30, 2021. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Learn more at https://www.givingtuesday.org/

GNOME Recognized as Public Interest Infrastructure

The GNOME Foundation is thrilled to announce the GNOME project is receiving €1M from the Sovereign Tech Fund to modernize the platform, improve tooling and accessibility, and support features that are in the public interest.

The Sovereign Tech Fund supports the development, improvement and maintenance of open digital infrastructure. Our goal is to sustainably strengthen the open source ecosystem. We focus on security, resilience, technological diversity, and the people behind the code.
https://sovereigntechfund.de/en/

GNOME has played a major role in the Free Software, Open Source, and Linux desktop ecosystem for more than 25 years. The GNOME community is dedicated, diverse, and dynamic. The GNOME desktop and apps are used by millions of people and its technologies are deployed on countless devices and products.

We are excited to see the GNOME project recognized as critical digital infrastructure and are grateful to Sovereign Tech Fund for supporting our initiatives for GNOME and the wider Linux desktop.

This investment will fund the following projects until the end of 2024:

Improve the current state of accessibility
Design and prototype a new accessibility stack
Encrypt user home directories individually
Modernize secrets storage
Increase the range and quality of hardware support
Invest in Quality Assurance and Developer Experience
Expand and broaden freedesktop APIs
Consolidate and improve platform components

Individuals, nonprofits, and corporations who are interested in joining and collaborating on these projects are invited to contact stf@gnome.org.

We thank Tobias Bernard and Sonny Piers for organizing and managing this initiative on behalf of the GNOME community.

Registration Now Open for GNOME Asia 2023

Registration is now officially open for GNOME Asia 2023! This year’s summit will take place from December 1-3, 2023, in the vibrant city of Kathmandu, Nepal, and online.

GNOME Asia 2023 promises an exciting lineup of presentations and workshops focusing on the latest developments in the GNOME ecosystem and the GNOME Asia community. Attendees will be able to participate in person at our venue in Kathmandu or join virtually from all over the world.

This year’s conference will have two keynote presentations. The first is from Justin Flory, an advocate for open source software and community engagement, and the second is from Ravi Bhattarai, a technological enthusiast with a passion for free and open source software.

The full conference schedule is available on the event website with details about each session and speaker.

Registration is open to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned developer, a newcomer to the open-source community, or simply someone curious about the latest developments in GNOME. We look forward to seeing you in person and online on December 1-3!

Register Now

Become a GNOME Asia 2023 Sponsor!

We’re still looking for sponsors for this year’s summit. If you or your company are interested in sponsoring GNOME Asia 2023, please find more details and our sponsorship brochure on the event website or reach out to asia@gnome.org.