GNOME 2.10 Desktop and Developer Platform Unveiled

New version of the popular, multi-platform desktop environment offers greater ease and convenience.

BOSTON, Mass – March 9, 2005 – The GNOME Foundation today released the latest version of the GNOME Desktop and Developer Platform. Version 2.10 of the desktop environment adds yet more usability, integration and internationalization.

“The GNOME architects have worked hard for the past six months, so you don't have to, fixing over 1200 reported bugs”, said Elijah Newren, GNOME developer and quality-control “bug-master”. “By keeping things simple, intuitive, and stable, GNOME 2.10 is a pleasure to use.”

GNOME makes stable releases every six months according to a reliable schedule, allowing ISVs and distributors to plan their own products with confidence.

This time, users can look forward to:

An integrated video player.

Easy audio “ripping” from CDs.

More auto-detection of hardware and servers, instead of manual settings.

More sharing of information between applications.

More use of cross-platform standards that allow inter-operation.

"GNOME 2.10's enhancements and attention to detail total to an even better user experience”, said Owen Taylor, GNOME Foundation chairperson. "The addition of multimedia applications complements that."

GNOME is supported on a variety of platforms, including GNU/Linux (more commonly referred to as Linux), Solaris ™ Operating Environment, HP-UX, Unix, BSD and Apple’s Darwin. GNOME is distributed as part of their offerings by leading Linux distributions worldwide.

Availability

GNOME 2.10 will soon be available via popular Linux distributions. In the meantime, users can experience the latest GNOME desktop without actually installing anything, via the new GNOME LiveCD, available from www.gnome.org/start/2.10/.

Developers, and advanced users wishing to install the GNOME 2.10 Desktop and Developer Platform now may freely download the software at www.gnome.org. The software includes the GNOME 2.10 desktop interface, file manager, menus and utilities, as well as the complete set of development tools and libraries.

About GNOME

GNOME is a free software project that is continuing to develop a complete, easy to use desktop for use on a variety of platforms. The GNOME desktop is used by millions of people around the world. More than 500 software developers from every corner of the globe, including more than 100 full-time, paid developers, contribute their time and effort to the project.

About the GNOME Foundation

Comprised of hundreds of volunteer developers and industry-leading companies, the GNOME Foundation is an organization committed to supporting the advancement of GNOME. The Foundation is a member directed, non-profit organization that provides financial, organizational and legal support to the GNOME project and helps determine its vision and roadmap. GNOME is an entirely free user environment for desktops, networked servers and portable devices. The architecture and design of GNOME includes a technically advanced development platform and a powerful end-user desktop environment. Major leading software industry and computer manufacturers support the GNOME development effort, which is led by a worldwide community of volunteers and paid developers. More information on GNOME and the GNOME Foundation can be found at www.gnome.org.

Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Draft for Review

Leslie Proctor

2004-03-23T17:59:00