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Enlightenment Desktop Sees New Stable Release

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Dec 24, 2023,

updated Dec 29, 2023

Enlightenment 0.26.0 is modest uplift to Enlightenment 0.25, which was released in December 2021.

For those unfamiliar with it, Enlightenment (sometimes referred to as just ‘E’) is a deft, lightweight window manager, compositor, and desktop shell built around the Enlightenment Foundation Libraries (EFL). It’s designed for X11 but an experimental Wayland mode is available.

Enlightenment is famed for its low-resource usage, modularity, and unique look and feel, though the latter isn’t to everyone’s tastes. The Moksha desktop used by Ubuntu-based Bodhi Linux is based on Enlightenment, so if you’ve tried Moksha you’ll be halfway familiar with E.

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BetaNews:

Enlightenment 0.26.0 Linux desktop environment released -- enhanced stability and new features

A key highlight of this update is the extensive list of minor bug fixes, which can be viewed in the detailed git log. Developers have focused on ensuring a more stable and reliable experience for users, addressing various glitches and issues reported in previous versions.

Linuxiac:

Enlightenment 0.26: Two Years Later a Major Update Unveiled

It stands out for its flexibility, extensive customization options, and a commitment to being resource-efficient, making it a favorite among users who want to tailor their desktop environment without compromising on performance.

The latest version of the Enlightenment window manager, 0.26, was recently released, marking exactly two years since the debut of its predecessor, version 0.25.

Ji M:

Enlightenment 0.26.0 Released with New Features & Lots Bug-fixes

Enlightenment window manager announced new 0.26.0 release few days ago. The new release added some new features, including DDC option to backlight control of external monitors, bigger task previews, and watermark to wl mode to indicate E is in experimental wl mode.

OMG Ubuntu:

Enlightenment Desktop Sees New Stable Release

Background: Enlightenment (sometimes referred to as ‘E’) is a deft, lightweight window manager, compositor, and desktop shell built around the Enlightenment Foundation Libraries (EFL). Though designed for X11 an experimental Wayland mode is available.

Linux Magazine:

Enlightenment 0.26.0 Has Improved Stability and New Features

Version 0.26.0 was treated to several bug fixes. The developers' primary goal was to bring more stability to the desktop to improve the user experience. However, along for the ride, a few new features did slip into the mix.

Those features include the addition of a Display Data Channel (DDC) setting for backlight configurations to enhance screen brightness, bigger task previews and improved open application overview, a watermark for Window Manager Mode (so the user will know when the desktop is running in the experimental wl mode, support for file action in EFM (Enlightenment File Manager), support added for the logind lock/unlock Dbus APIs, and more.