The release candidate for Deeplin Linux 23 is now available for testing. The update includes several new features, including an improved installer UI, a trial mode, support for 14th generation U terminal devices, dual kernel options, a three-section window mode layout, a free sorting mode, a letter index feature, a "Frequently Used Software" module, and a "Recently Installed" feature. The keyboard interaction behavior has also been improved, including better functionality for Pinyin, English, and Chinese character searches.

deepin V23 RC Is Officially Released!

deepin is a Linux-based open source desktop operating system, and just today, deepin V23 RC is here! Welcome to experience and feedback!

Important Notice:

Please prioritize using the Control Center for system upgrades: Control Center - Updates - Check for Updates.

After this upgrade, the original Linglong applications will no longer be usable. Please use the pre-installed "linglong-repair-tool" to uninstall Linglong applications and automatically install deb format applications. For specific instructions, please refer to the link provided.（ https://www.deepin.org/en/solution-for-missing-linglong-app/）

[New Features]

[Installer]

• Optimized the details of the installer UI.
• Updated the carousel images in the installer.
• Added a trial mode for experiencing the system without installation.
• Reverted pre-installed applications to deb versions.
• Support for 14th generation U terminal devices.
• Provided dual kernel options of 5.15 and 6.6.

[Launcher]

• Changed the window mode layout of the launcher to a three-section style and added quick access functionality.
• Added a free sorting mode for the launcher window mode list, which sorts the application order in free sorting mode based on the order in full-screen mode.
• In the launcher window mode's free sorting mode, added the ability to drag applications to create new application groups.
• In the launcher window mode's free sorting mode, added support for modifying file group names.
• In the launcher window mode's free sorting mode, supported dragging custom applications to change the order and move them to the top of the list.
• In the launcher window mode's alphabetical sorting mode, added a letter index feature.
• Optimized the display rules for letters in the launcher window mode's alphabetical sorting mode to only show letters for existing applications.
• In the launcher window mode's category sorting, added index functionality for category index. Clicking on a category will enter the index menu.
• Added a "Frequently Used Software" module to display commonly used applications based on user usage frequency.
• Added a "Recently Installed" feature to display recently installed but unused applications in the recent installation area.
• Optimized the keyboard interaction behavior in the launcher.
• Enhanced the functionality and completion of Pinyin, English, and Chinese character searches in the launcher.
• Optimized the keyboard interaction behavior in the launcher.

 [Taskbar]

• The taskbar has been refactored using QML.
• Added a shortcut to the clipboard plugin in the left area of the taskbar.
• Added a shortcut to global search in the left area of the taskbar.
• Added a quick switch function for workspace views on the left side of the taskbar. You can quickly switch between workspaces using the workspace preview icons.
• The entry for the multitasking view has been modified. You can now add and delete items in the multitasking view using shortcut keys.
• The default display for workspace views is 2, with a maximum of 6 and a minimum of 1, where the taskbar will not display icons.
• Users can hide the default content displayed in the lower left corner through the multitasking view and the Plugin Manager in Control Center-Personalization.
• Removed the previous stylish and efficient modes.
• Added the ability to adjust the application area's docking position in the right-click menu of the taskbar.
• Added adaptive capability to the application activation indicator, where the style of the indicator dynamically changes with the size of the icon.
• Updated the icon style of the quick panel plugin.

[File Manager]

• Added the Ctrl+D shortcut to quickly delete files.
• Added the Ctrl+Shift+N shortcut to quickly create file directories.

[Calendar]

• Added support for cloud synchronization of calendar schedules.
• Added an option to start the week on the day set by the system.
• Added an option to follow the system time settings.

[App Store]

• Optimized the application description and new feature display on the application details page, with a default display of 5 lines.
• Modified the application launch animation style.
• Adapted to the deepin-service-manager plugin.

[Browser]

• Added support for cloud synchronization of browser favorites, tabs, and other user data.

[UOS AI]

• Optimized the application window interaction logic.
• Added support for invoking and setting system settings through keyword descriptions (e.g., adjusting screen brightness to 100%).
• Added support for generating images through text descriptions.

[Cross-device Collaboration]

• Transformed the previous cross-device collaboration application into a standalone application.
• Optimized the overall interaction experience on the deepin side.
• Added support for mouse and keyboard sharing between devices.
• Added support for clipboard sharing between devices.
• Added support for file transfer between different terminals and devices.
• Updated the Windows application version, download address: [URL](https://www.deepin.org/index/assistant).

[Other]

• Updated the fcitx font package to solve the issue of users unable to input traditional Chinese characters (users can add the fifth-generation Cangjie input method).
• Optimized the icon style for the "More" option in windows settings.
• Optimized the waiting time for the system shutdown application blocking state, reducing the blocking waiting time from 90 seconds to 30 seconds.

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