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Feature Preview of Gnome 2.8

Posted by michael on from the gnome-man's-land dept.

Leonardo writes "The GNOME foundation should release the new version of this desktop environment on the 15th of September. While we waiting for version 2.8, Foot Notes has a link that explains what's new in this release. Improvements include both core parts (like VFS and Nautilus) and UI modules, like a new applet manager, an improved gconf editor and a new theme. In addition there are some proposed modules like new system tools and a new VNC server. Take a look at Davyd Madeley' site (mirror) if you want to view some sweet screenshots."

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  1. fp by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    fp

  2. 503 errors? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    ok ok why am i getting these 503 errors randomly in firefox? how do i make them stop? is it /.'s fault or firefox?

    1. Re:503 errors? by dcstimm · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      slashdot is broken, I am getting the same errors

      --
      keanmarine.com
    2. Re:503 errors? by senatorpjt · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Removing the cookies seemed to fix it for me.

  3. I know it's been discussed before by Dalroth · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I know this has been discussed before. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find it. My current install of Nautilus alwas opens every folder in a new window.

    I hate that.

    I can't find the setting to turn this off! Can anybody help me out?

    Thanks,
    Bryan

  4. Doom 3 pirated--news that Slashdot won't report by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Gamespot and the BBC are reporting that several thousands of illegal copies of Doom 3 were pirated over the weekend, shaping up to be one of the most pirated pieces of software of all time. One technology correspondent estimates that Activision and id Software lost up to "$2,749,500 worth of software at Doom 3's $54.99 sticker price." Activision has no comment, but Matt Pierce of PC Gamer has some harsh words. John Carmack is reportedly not happy. The game is legally scheduled for release today.

    1. Re:Doom 3 pirated--news that Slashdot won't report by Spellbinder · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      how many of those pirates just wanted to get it early and are reciving it a few days later?
      or are just trying it out to see if it is worth it (and yes it is!!!!!)
      if there is no demo out it is no wonder everybody wants to see something of it
      i am going to buy it as soon as a linux client is out (or maybe even as it hits the stores)
      this only means future games are going to be released over the web
      i understand carmack ... but there are loads of people out there without enough money ( ok enuff to get a d3 pc) to buy the game anyway
      take 1/4 of the sum they say they lost and it will still be way more then they would have got if ther e had been no piracy
      file sharing is just another tool for people to strike back against corporations which try to fuck them
      and sometimes it hits the wrong ones

      --


      stop supporting microsoft with pirating their software!!!!!
  5. Use Internet Explorer by rd_syringe · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Off-topic.

    If you use Internet Explorer, strangely, the 503 errors don't appear. What's going on, Malda? This is another one of those funny things Slashdot critics will be using against Slashdot from now on.