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What is the latest GNOME Shell version?
GNOME Shell is the graphical shell of the GNOME desktop environment starting with version 3, which was released on April 6, 2011….GNOME Shell.
| GNOME Shell 40 (released in March 2021) | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | The GNOME Project |
| Initial release | April 6, 2011 |
| Stable release | 40.4 / 17 August 2021 |
| Preview release | 41.beta / 18 August 2021 |
How do I download GNOME Shell?
Installation
- Open up a terminal window.
- Add the GNOME PPA repository with the command: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gnome3-team/gnome3.
- Hit Enter.
- When prompted, hit Enter again.
- Update and install with this command: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install gnome-shell ubuntu-gnome-desktop.
How do I check my GNOME Shell version?
You can determine the version of GNOME that is running on your system by going to the About panel in Settings.
- Open the Activities overview and start typing About.
- A window appears showing information about your system, including your distribution’s name and the GNOME version.
How do I find my gnome shell version?
Where can I find GNOME Shell extensions in Fedora?
These are generally provided in the Fedora repositories and can be installed, removed, and updated using the default package management tools like dnf . You can find a list here by searching the packages application for gnome-shell-extension.
Where do I install GNOME Tweak Tool in Fedora?
GNOME Tweak Tool should be the first search result. Click the Install button to install the package. Once it’s installed, open it and click on the Extensions section on the left side of the window.
How to try out Gnome 40 in Fedora Rawhide?
Currently, there is no simple way to try out Gnome 40, so here is a guide to installing it in Fedora Rawhide. It is recommended you try this using a virtual machine as this could mess your current install. Enable 3D acceleration on your preferred VM software for the best experience.
How do I install GNOME Shell on Firefox?
Because the Extensions website uses special plugin functionality, you must access it using the Mozilla Firefox web browser. Once you access the site you’ll see a prompt to allow the GNOME Shell Integration. Once allowed, you are prompted to either Allow Now or Allow and Remember your decision.