It's here – elementary OS 8 released with new dock, Quick Settings menu, visual changes, Ubuntu 24.04 base + more
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2024/11/elementary-os-8-released-this-is-whats-new?1
@omgubuntu A small developer team is able to provide a better user experience than one of the richest companies on earth. This is very impressive.
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As long as there is no in-place upgrade with elementaryOS I will stick with LMDE and/or Mint (I employ both).
@PC_Fluesterer It's a downside, for sure. They are working on it though, and there is a guide on how to upgrade without losing files - still a bit of a hassle compared to a tidy, in-place upgrade though.