- Mar 1, 2024
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We’re proud to announce that elementary OS 8 is available to download later today and shipping on several high-quality computers!
With OS 8, we’ve focused in on:
To get elementary OS 8, head to elementary.io later today for the download—or read on for an overview of what’s new.
- Creating a new Secure Session that ensures applications respect your privacy and require your consent
- A brand new Dock with productive multitasking and window management features
- Empowering our diverse community through Inclusive Design
Privacy, Security & Consent
Over the past several years we’ve been building features to improve the trust relationship with your computer by requiring your explicit informed consent and disallowing untrustworthy behavior on a technical level. We’ve done that by embracing Flatpak as the way to install apps on elementary OS and Portals for confining them to a safer sandbox. Now we’re extending that story with both new settings to put you in control of the system features apps can access and a new Secure Session powered by Wayland.