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Achieving nirvana: Enlightenment 0.28 hits the desktop

Source: The RegisterLiam ProvenNovember 4, 2026
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Enlightenment, a Linux graphical environment dating back to 1997, has reached version 0.28 after a two-year gap since 0.27. The release brings significant updates including dual X11 and Wayland support, flexible window management options combining stacking and tiling modes, integration with modern audio and networking systems via Pipewire and NetworkManager, and preliminary NetBSD compatibility. The update represents an evolution from a legacy tool to a modern compositor while retaining its core identity.

Key points

  • Version 0.28 includes 68 documented changes after two years in development
  • Now functions as both X11 window manager and Wayland compositor
  • Integrates Pipewire audio server and NetworkManager for modern system support
  • Adds preliminary NetBSD compatibility

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