It's been a busy week in the world of GNOME, with updates and improvements across various applications and libraries. Let's take a closer look at the highlights from the week of October 4th to October 11th.
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Libadwaita Introduces AdwWrapBox
Libadwaita, the building blocks for modern GNOME apps using GTK4, has a new widget: AdwWrapBox! This widget, similar to GtkBox, wraps child widgets when they can't fit onto the same line. This is particularly useful for elements like tag pills.
Hieroglyphic Improves Classification with Machine Learning
Hieroglyphic, the handy tool for finding LaTeX symbols, has received a significant update. The classification backend now leverages a machine learning model, resulting in improved speed and accuracy.
While some symbols might be less accurately classified due to limited training data, users can contribute to improving the accuracy by optionally submitting their recognized symbols.
Gaphor 2.27.0 Released with Usability Enhancements
The simple UML and SysML modelling tool, Gaphor, has released version 2.27.0, bringing a host of improvements and usability fixes. Some key highlights include:
- Effortlessly export all diagrams directly from the GUI.
- Introduction of new elements: Trigger and Actions for state machine transitions.
- Enhanced Picture selection with a default name provided.
- A dedicated macOS ARM (Apple Silicon) version.
- The Flatpak version now utilises GNOME 47.
GNOME Foundation Seeks FOSDEM Volunteers
The GNOME Foundation is actively seeking volunteers to help organize and staff the GNOME stand at the upcoming FOSDEM event. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the GNOME community and engage with fellow enthusiasts. If you're interested in lending a hand, be sure to sign up!
GNOME Foundation Provides Financial Update
In a commitment to transparency, the GNOME Foundation Board of Directors has shared an update on the financial status and the approved budget for October 2024 to September 2025. This update aims to keep the community informed about the financial health of the foundation. If you're interested to know more details about the current financial situation and the budget for the 2024-2025 financial year, go to the following link:
Additionally, the board has published its minutes for the past four months and released its board responsibilities, ethical conduct, and confidentiality policies.
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