没有终点的操作系统 Endless OS 发布 4.0 LTS
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Endless OS 是一个基于 Debian 的 Linux 发行版，重点捆绑提供几个重要的应用程序和资源，以帮助充分利用你的计算机，而不需要互联网连接。（LCTT 译注：因此，在互联网的“终点”之外也可使用。）


它主要是为教育和不能经常访问互联网的用户定制的。而如果你连接到互联网，也有一些工具可以帮助你浏览网页并与朋友/家人保持联系。


他们最新发布的 Endless OS 4.0 是一个长期支持的版本，带有一些改进。让我们简单了解一下。


### Endless OS 4.0 的新内容


澄清一下，这是一个 LTS 版本，将被维护若干年（具体不清楚），即使是在 Endless OS 5.0 版本发布之后，它也会得到更新。


除了 LTS 的好处之外，其他变化还包括：


#### 改进的应用程序网格导航


![来源：Endlessos.org](/data/attachment/album/202111/27/092259xyyxkqzwy3zcv7yg.png)


在以前的版本中，列出的应用程序散落在多个页面之间。由于这个原因，用户可能不会注意到它们。


因此，在 Endless OS 4.0 中，增加了额外的箭头和图标，以突出多页面和应用程序网格的存在。你应该看到，如果你在桌面上切换页面，可以探索到更多的应用程序。


#### 快速切换用户


在一个用户已经登录时，你现在有两种不同的方式来快速切换到另一个用户。


![来源：Endlessos.org](/data/attachment/album/202111/27/092300s5g55bv2v7n7d7vh.png)


传统上，你可以在用户菜单中找到它（和注销选项一起）。或者，你也可以使用新的多用户图标从锁屏上直接切换。


![来源：Endlessos.org](/data/attachment/album/202111/27/092301xfjjgffjhgxkfhrp.png)


#### 新的默认墙纸


每当有重大的版本升级时，新的墙纸总是让人耳目一新。


如果你想在任何其他系统中尝试它们，你可以在 [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/WeYamle9fDM) 上找到列出的这些壁纸。


#### 免驱动打印


你不再需要依靠讨厌的打印机驱动程序来检测连接的打印设备。有了 Endless OS 4.0，任何在本地网络中支持 [互联网打印协议](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Printing_Protocol)（IPP）的设备都可以自动检测并连接。


当你升级时，会删除任何已配置的打印机。然而，如果需要的话，你可以手动将它们添加回来。


### 其他改进措施


除了基本的变化之外，你还会发现更新的图形驱动、升级的 Linux 内核等等。其中一些包括：


* [Linux 内核 5.11](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-5-11-release/)
* NVIDIA 驱动程序 460.91.03
* 支持 8GB 版树莓派 4B
* 一些默认的应用程序，如 Rythmbox，以 Flatpak 软件包的方式安装


你还会注意到，作为升级的一部分，移除了一些功能。关于全部细节，你可以参考 [官方发布说明](https://support.endlessos.org/en/endless-os/release-notes/4-0)。




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Endless OS is a Debian-based Linux distro that focuses on bundling several important applications and resources to help make the most out of your computer without needing an internet connection.

It is primarily tailored for education and for users who do not have constant access to the internet. And, if you are connected to the internet, there are tools to help you browse the web and stay in touch with friends/family.

And, their latest release, Endless OS 4.0, is a Long-Term Support version that comes with several improvements. Let us take a brief look at it.

## Endless OS 4.0: What’s New?

To clarify, it is an LTS release that will be maintained for a number of years (no clarity exactly), but it will be getting updates even after the Endless OS 5.0 release.

In addition to the LTS benefit, other changes include:

### Improved App Grid Navigation

![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/11/endless-os-4-app-grid-1024x579.png)

In previous releases, the applications listed were scattered around between multiple pages. For that reason, a user could not always notice that.

So, with Endless OS 4.0, additional arrows and icons have been added to highlight the presence of multiple pages and app grids. You should see that there are more apps to explore if you switch pages on your desktop.

### Fast User Switching

You now get two different ways to quickly switch to another user while a user is logged in.

![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/11/release-notes-4.0-switch-user-menu.png)

Traditionally, you can find it in the user menu (along with the Log Out option). Or, you can also switch right from the lock screen using the new multi-user icon.

![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/11/release-notes-4.0-switch-user-lock-screen.png)

### New Default Wallpaper

It is always a refreshing experience when there is a new wallpaper with a significant version upgrade.

You can find the wallpaper listed on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/WeYamle9fDM?ref=news.itsfoss.com) if you want to try it in any other system.

### Driverless Printing

You no longer need to rely on pesky printer drivers to detect the printing devices connected. With Endless OS 4.0, any devices that support [Internet Printing Protocol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Printing_Protocol?ref=news.itsfoss.com) will be automatically detected in the local network and connected.

Any existing configured printers will be removed when you upgrade. However, you can manually add them back if needed.

## Other Improvements

Along with the fundamental changes, you will also find a newer graphics stack, upgraded Linux Kernel, and more. Some of them include:

[Linux Kernel 5.11](https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-5-11-release/)- NVIDIA driver 460.91.03
- Raspberry Pi 4B 8 GB RAM Support
- Some default applications like Rythmbox installed as Flatpak packages

You will also notice some features being removed as a part of the upgrade. For full details, you can refer to the [official release notes](https://support.endlessos.org/en/endless-os/release-notes/4-0?ref=news.itsfoss.com).

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