Cairo-Dock has released version 3.6 of its open-source dock for GNU/Linux desktops, introducing significant updates including support for Wayland and HiDPI displays.
Cairo-Dock, formerly known as GLX-Dock, enhances the usability and aesthetics of Linux desktops with its many customizable applets and themes. This release is particularly notable as it brings back the focus on Wayland support after developers had paused activity when major desktop environments transitioned to Wayland-only sessions.
With this update, users can now utilize Cairo-Dock with a range of Wayland compositors, including KDE Plasma’s KWin, Labwc, Wayfire, COSMIC, Sway, and Hyprland. However, it’s worth noting that GNOME Shell / Mutter support is still in development, meaning users of the default Ubuntu desktop may not benefit just yet.
Another key feature of this release is HiDPI support, allowing Cairo-Dock to properly render on high-resolution screens without blurriness and providing a more polished user experience.
Moreover, Cairo-Dock 3.6 includes integration with systemd, enabling it to operate as a service, and it facilitates app launches from Cairo-Dock into their designated slice. The update also brings an improved Weather applet and better detection of applications.
To explore the full list of changes, users can visit the project’s GitHub page, where the source tarball is available for download. The maintainers have also indicated that the old Cairo-Dock website will be retired, directing users to the GitHub Wiki for the latest information and support requests.
For further details, users can check the project’s GitHub issues page to report any bugs or problems encountered.
For more information on Cairo-Dock, visit its GitHub page.
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