A few days ago the new version of the popular Linux distribution "Elementary OS" which comes with its most renewed version Elementary OS 5.1 with codename "Hera". This new version arrives just over a year after the release of the previous version 5.0 Juno.
Elementary OS 5.1 "Hera" comes with a series of important changes to the system, of which the main innovations stand out is the integration of the Linux Kernel 5.0, Besides that the system is specifically based on Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS along with which all the benefits of this LTS branch of Ubuntu are integrated in the new version of Elementary OS.
What's new in Elementary OS 5.1 Hera?
Most the changes offered in update 5.1 are not strictly newas they have been applied repeatedly through software updates. However, the number of updates is such that it defines a new version, which was built to avoid new users having to additionally download a large number of packages.
Here is an overview of the innovations introduced in the new version of Elementary OS 5.1.
New welcome screen
In this new version a new login screen design was introduced and screen savers during screen lock, together with which solutions for working with HiDPI screens are integrated
Flatpak support in AppCenter and Sideload
In Elementary OS 5.1 Hera Support for Flatpak is added natively in the new AppCenter. Besides that one inside her too new central feature included in this version is called Sideload. This (as the name implies) allows you to manage .flatpakref files downloaded from another Flatpak repository like Flathub.
Also talking about AppCenter, it is noted that this new version has load times 10 times higher than Juno.
Improved desktop deployment
The "picture in picture" mode window is now displayed by default in the lower right corner of the screen. Too se has added a button to the context menu of the application to open information about the program in the application installation manager.
The design of the toast notification indicator has been unified. Scroll support added to the audio control indicator to change the volume level and microphone sensitivity.
Improved Bluetooth configuration interface
The configuration windows of the system have been redesigned and / or expanded, including boxes for Bluetooth, audio, and display.
Agent reliability has increased to pair with Bluetooth devices and set the trust level in a situation where the device requires a PIN code or password.
Linux kernel 5.0
Hera's update also brings the Linux kernel to version 5.0, thanks to the recent update of Hardware enablement stacks in Ubuntu LTS adds support for (newer) hardware.
The base of the package is synced with Ubuntu 18.04.3. Updated chart stack (Table 18.2.8) and video drivers for Intel, AMD and NVIDIA chips.
Keyboard shortcuts
Elementary OS 5.1 "Hera" improve the discoverability of keyboard shortcuts It's a fairly comprehensive change throughout the system, particularly due to the streamlined style of hotkeys in the application menus.
Besides that special attention was paid to improving accessibility (for example, support for visual alerts along with audible ones) and an option to ignore the touchpad when a mouse is connected.
Download ElementaryOS 5.1
For those interested in downloading the new version of this distro, you can find the download link at the official website of the project, through its button «Buy Elementary OS», in which by putting a personalized amount (you can put 0) in the personalized digit and download it for free.
Finally, users of the previous version of ElementaryOS «Juno» should know that you can update directly to version 5.1, without having to reinstall it.
Hello good, I am new to linux, specifically I started using elementary 5.1, how can I install new apps from a repository that is not the one that comes from the factory and is not connected to the internet, only local network, I just started with linux I do not know anything practically.Thanks .