X apps
The X-Apps are a series of desktop applications developed by Linux Mint . They are based on Gnome apps, but they will be adapted to new UI guidelines with regard to the Gnome Shell . With their spin-off, the Mint developers want to guarantee a traditional surface without losing existing functionalities. The applications should also work independently of distributions or certain desktop environments.
The X-Apps are based on GTK3 and use classic UI elements such as menu bars. Linux Mint 18 was the first Linux distribution to switch to the X apps.
| task | basis | replacement | Source code repository |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text editor | pluma (gedit) | Xed | github.com/linuxmint/xed |
| Image viewer | Eye of GNOME | Xviewer | github.com/linuxmint/xviewer |
| Document viewer | Atril (Evince) | Xreader | github.com/linuxmint/xreader |
| Media player | totem | Xplayer | github.com/linuxmint/xplayer |
| Image manager | gThumb | Pix | github.com/linuxmint/pix |
Web links
- Ferdinand Thommes: X-Apps appear for the first time with Linux Mint 18 , Golem.de from February 4, 2016
- Linux Mint: X-Apps instead of GNOME-Applications , DerStandard.at from February 7, 2016
- Sébastien Wilmet: Thoughts on the Linux Mint X-Apps forks , blogs.gnome.org, June 18, 2016
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b The first two X-Apps are ready , February 3, 2016
- ↑ a b New features in Linux Mint 18 MATE