Project , a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, the new release of the eponymous desktop. Regolith is based on GNOME session management technologies and the window manager . Project developments under the GPLv3 license. For download both as a ready-made Ubuntu 20.04 with pre-installed Regolith, as well as for Ubuntu 18.04 and 20.04.
The project is positioned as a modern desktop environment developed for faster execution of standard tasks through optimized workflows and reduction of unnecessary clutter. Its goal is to provide a functional yet minimalist interface that can be customized and expanded based on user preferences. Regolith may be of interest to beginners who are accustomed to traditional window systems but wish to try tiling window management methods.
Regolith Features:
- Support for hotkeys similar to those in the i3wm window manager for managing tiled window layouts.
- Window management is handled by an extended fork of i3wm. The panel is built using i3bar, and automation scripts are initiated using i3xrocks based on i3blocks.
- Session management is based on the session manager from gnome-flashback and gdm3. GNOME Flashback developments are also used for simplifying system management, configuring the interface, auto-mounting drives, and managing connections to wireless networks. In addition to tiling layouts, traditional methods of window management are also supported.
- The application launcher menu and window switching interface are based on You can view the application list at any time using the keyboard shortcut super+space. Rofication is used for notifications.
- Delivery of the regolith-look utility for managing themes and installing individual resources related to the appearance.
Source: opennet.ru
