Vanilla OS 22.10: First stable release with GNOME 43 ready
In last days of December 2022, the release of the first stable version of the Ubuntu-based Distribution, called vanilla OS. And of course we were not going to leave it out without reviewing it.
For this reason, today and for first time in Ubunlog, we will talk about her a little, to tell What is its development about and what's new? of this milestone in its development.
And, before starting this post about the first stable version de "Vanilla OS 22.10", we recommend that you then explore the following related contents other Ubuntu base distros:
Vanilla OS 22.10: An Immutable Distro with GNOME 43
Vanilla OS 22.10: An Immutable Distro with GNOME 43
About Vanilla OS
According to his Official website, vanilla OS It is briefly described as follows:
"Vanilla OS is a Point Release distribution based on Ubuntu Linux that receives updates at the right time, not before or after, without sacrificing security and functionality."
Which translates into offering, as main features, the following in a very general way:
- It is designed to be a reliable and productive operating system for daily work.: To do this, it offers the use of the EGNOME desktop with a fabulous collection of applications so that daily tasks are done through a clean and intuitive user interface, with a good variety of apps.
- It is well optimized for Gaming use: This, because ofIt runs the latest stable Linux kernel, ensuring compatibility with the latest devices and the latest performance improvements. In addition, it includes an integrated driver manager, to help manage AMD, Intel and NVIDIA GPUs.
- Facilitates work with the different types of existing packages: This, thanks to the fact that, in the first start, it lets us choose which package format we want to work with mainly (Flatpak, Snap, Appimage or others).
- Great stability due to the Immutability of the Operating System: Which is possible, thanks to, core parts of the system remain locked to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party apps or a faulty update. Leaving some essential folders as writable so that the user can keep their own files, and guarantee normal and optimal operation.
About the new stable version Vanilla OS 22.10
According to official launch announcement, the following is highlighted:
- Wayland by default, and apps built with GTK4 and Libadwaita technology.
- GNOME 43 is its Vanilla status as a Desktop Environment and a modern 6 series Linux Kernel.
- GNOME Web as Default Web Browser and the Bottles app to manage Wine and Proton.
- The use of unique and proprietary technologies, such as, andl APX subsystem, the Automatic Update System and ABRoot transactions.
Summary
In summary, "Vanilla OS 22.10", now that it has reached a first stable version, very surely and thanks to its cool and innovative features, it will start to grow enormously in terms of users. So we wish you much success to your development team. And, if anyone is already using this first stable versionIt will be a pleasure to know your first-hand experience through the comments, for the knowledge and enjoyment of all.
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