GNOME has released version 47.6 of its desktop environment, addressing several key issues, particularly for users employing multi-monitor setups with NVIDIA drivers. This maintenance update comes after the prior version, 47.5, was skipped and aims to enhance stability and fix bugs within the GNOME ecosystem.
A significant correction in this update involves the Mutter window manager, which now resolves a black screen issue specific to NVIDIA graphics users operating under multi-monitor configurations. Additional improvements include support for updated presentation timing, the ability to manage cursor surface offsets more effectively, and enhanced compatibility for shared surfaces when using NVIDIA as the primary GPU.
Apart from graphics enhancements, GNOME 47.6 brings improvements to various applications. The Epiphany web browser now has restored search functionality in its history dialog, while GNOME Calculator has addressed a crash that occurred when trying to use the Shift+Insert shortcut. Further, GNOME Console benefits from a workaround designed to prevent GTK-triggered app disruptions.
Nautilus, the default file manager, received an array of bug fixes dealing with display options, Google Drive file selection, and the accuracy of space calculation when extracting archives, among others. The update also simplifies search-bar operation in the GNOME Text Editor and fixes issues with GNOME Software’s Flatpak plugin during update operations.
GNOME Maps now correctly calculates timezone offsets in results, guaranteeing accurate daylight-saving time readings. The GNOME Control Center has seen improvements as well, rectifying issues related to duplicated search entries and memory access flaws within its network settings.
Users can find extensive details about the changes in the release announcement on the GNOME discourse page, and this update will soon be available through the software repositories of various GNU/Linux distributions. For those utilizing the GNOME 47 desktop environment series, upgrading to version 47.6 is recommended for a smoother and more reliable experience.
For further information, you can check the release announcement page.
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