Linux Mint 接管 Timeshift 备份工具的开发，并作为一款 XApp 来维护
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Timeshift 可以说是 [备份和恢复 Linux 系统的最佳工具](https://itsfoss.com/backup-restore-linux-timeshift/)。


Linux Mint 也利用它帮助用户在系统更新时更方便地创建快照，确保快捷无碍的操作。


当然，这不是 [Linux Mint 可能比 Ubuntu 更好的唯一原因](https://itsfoss.com/linux-mint-vs-ubuntu/)。


不幸的是，Timeshift 背后的开发者（[Tony George](https://teejeetech.com/)）计划把注意力集中在其他项目上，将不再继续维护这个项目。


Linux Mint 团队联系了这位开发者，并愿意为这个项目提供任何可能的帮助。最终，它们接管了 Timeshift 的开发。


所以，现在 Linux Mint 团队会对 Timeshift 的发布和修复，以及任何与之相关的开发工作负责。


### 将 Timeshift 调整成 XApp


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Linux Mint 倾向于将某些应用作为“XApp”来维护，以确保它们能在各种不同的桌面环境下工作，不会依赖于某个特殊的桌面。


考虑到他们计划将 Timeshift 调整成一个XApp，你可以期待该工具在很长一段时间内维持当前的外观和功能，而不用顾虑你的桌面环境是什么。


不像一些 GNOME 应用程序，为了获得最好的体验，它们通常会变成 GNOME 专用的应用程序。


Timeshift 是一个必不可少的备份/恢复工具。所以，Linux Mint 接管 Timeshift 的开发并作为一个 XApp 来维护的计划听上去相当完美！


如果你想知道的话，那不妨告诉你，Timeshift 的迁移已经在 [Launchpad](https://github.com/linuxmint/timeshift) 上完成了。


新的 [GitHub仓库](https://github.com/linuxmint/timeshift)（由 Linux Mint 复刻的）可以给你提供这个应用的更多细节以及它最近的开发活动。


你也可以在 [最近每月发布的博文](https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4323) 中查阅官方对此的声明。


### 结语


作为 Timeshift 的维护者，Linux Mint 希望在不久的将来带来更多的新特性和改进。


你如何看待 Linux Mint 将 Timeshift 接管为一款 XApp？欢迎在下方的评论区内分享你的想法。




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Timeshift is arguably the [best tool to back up and restore the Linux system](https://itsfoss.com/backup-restore-linux-timeshift/?ref=news.itsfoss.com).

Linux Mint also utilizes the tool to let users easily take snapshots before updates, and ensure hassle-free operation.

Of course, that’s not the only thing that makes [Linux Mint potentially better than Ubuntu](https://itsfoss.com/linux-mint-vs-ubuntu/?ref=news.itsfoss.com).

Unfortunately, the developer ([Tony George](https://teejeetech.com/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)) behind Timeshift can no longer maintain the project. The developer plans to focus on other projects instead.

The Linux Mint team reached out to the developer to help the project in any capacity. And, they finalized to take over the development of Timeshift.

So, now, the Linux Mint team will be responsible for new releases/fixes, and any development activity associated with Timeshift.

## Adopting Timeshift as an XApp

![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/06/timeshiftlinux-mint.png)

Linux Mint tends to maintain certain applications as an “XApp” to make sure that they work on various desktop environments and are not dependent on a particular desktop.

Considering that they plan to adopt Timeshift as an XApp, you can expect the tool to continue offering the current look/functionality for a long time, irrespective of your desktop environment.

Unlike some GNOME apps, which are usually turning into GNOME-only applications for the best experience.

Timeshift is an essential backup/restore tool. So, Linux Mint taking over the development and maintaining it as an XApp sounds perfect!

The translations for Timeshift are now done on [Launchpad](https://github.com/linuxmint/timeshift?ref=news.itsfoss.com), if you are curious.

The [new GitHub repository](https://github.com/linuxmint/timeshift?ref=news.itsfoss.com) (forked by Linux Mint) can give you more details about the application and its latest development activity.

You can also check out the official announcement for this in the [recent monthly blog post](https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4323&ref=news.itsfoss.com).

## Wrapping Up

With Linux Mint as the maintainer of Timeshift, we could hope for more feature additions and improvements in the near future.

What do you think about Linux Mint taking over the development of Timeshift as an XApp? You are welcome to share your thoughts on it in the comments below.

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