Carlos Garnacho implemented a clever optimisation in the LocalSearch filesystem indexer, which reduces memory usage when crawling large folders. See the MR for details and a before and after comparison.
User Sharing, is a small package that binds together various free software projects to bring easy to use, user-level file sharing to the
masses. Earlier this week, a merge request has landed that ports all of the application code over from C to Rust! The file sharing service still retains the same functionality.
Software received a brand new systemd-sysupdate plugin. That was one of the last pieces needed to complete the migration of GNOMEOS from OSTree to systemd-sysupdate. Read more in this short blog post.
GNOME Calendar, your favorite calendaring application, got a much improved event editor for GNOME 48!
Adaptive Calendar Selector: The calendar selector dropdown has been updated to use a standard widget, fixing multiple issues along the way;
Better Date and Time Entries: entries feature better keyboard navigation and better parsing;
Modernized Layout: The new layout is more compact, easier to read, and is more in line with modern design patterns.
Support for timezone editing is also in the testing phase in this merge request. If you would like to help, you can grab the Flatpak artifacts (or build yourself using GNOME Builder), and report any bug you may find. We recommend only using a throwaway calendar for testing.
We’re excited to announce the release of Carburetor version 5.0.0, our user-friendly tool for setting up a TOR proxy effortlessly! This release comes with a special significance as we celebrate the longest night of the year, known as Yalda in Persian culture. Yalda symbolizes the endurance of darkness, reminding us that even the longest nights eventually give way to dawn. This resonates deeply with those living under tyranny, as we hold onto hope for a brighter future and the eventual liberation from oppression.
In a momentous turn of events, we also extend our heartfelt congratulations to the brave Syrians around the world on the departure of Bashar Al-Asad, a symbol of tyranny. We hope this new chapter brings them closer to freedom and access to a truly open Internet. With Carburetor, we aim to empower users to prioritize their privacy and security, ensuring that the tool is used for the right reasons—helping others and safeguarding personal information, rather than as a means of mandatory connectivity.
