Gnome Community Releases Version 3.22 of Desktop Environment

The Gnome community has announced the official release of Gnome 3.22 with a host of changes and new features, including Flatpak integration, better Wayland support, and the ability to batch rename multiple files from Nautilus.

The developers of the Gnome desktop have especially made many notable changes to the Nautilus file manager. For example, it is now possible to rename several files at once without having to resort to the command line or another application. It is also possible to change metadata via the batch method, such as the name of a music album or the date a file was created. Rename templates can also be created and a suitable name is suggested when creating a new folder with all selected files.

In addition, the integration of file compression has been overhauled. A double click on a zip file unpacks this file directly in the folder in which it is located. In addition, in Nautilus 3.22 it is possible to select different compression options from within the file explorer itself. Users who prefer to continue using File Roller can set that up.

The developers have also redesigned the dconf editor, the application that allows you to change certain settings. The interface is simplified and several changes can be made in one go. In addition, a reset option has been added.

Minor changes include easier sharing of photos from the Photo app, improvements to Software, better support for Wayland such as multitouch features, tweaks to the keyboard settings app, an improved Maps app, and the ability to play videos at different speeds. to play.

The team behind Gnome has also focused on supporting Flatpaks, a way to distribute Linux applications in a simpler way by building in all the dependencies, similar to Canonical’s Snaps. For example, there is now the option to install Flatpak repositories from within the Software application.

The release of the next stable Gnome version is scheduled for another six months.