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Features Coming In For The GNOME 3.8 Desktop

While many GNOME Linux users are upset over GNOME 3.8 dropping its fallback mode, this next release of the GNOME desktop environment is set to offer a number of new features.

Among the features currently being worked on for GNOME 3.8 include:

– Porting GNOME Shell to use X Input 2 (Xi2) as it’s needed for multi-touch and gestures handling.

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