In the world of Linux desktop computing, there exists a foundational "common language" that underpins all interoperability—the XDG specifications, developed and maintained by the freedesktop.org organization. XDG is the critical standard for solving Linux's ecosystem fragmentation and establishing unified resource access protocols. Whether you are an application developer or a distribution maintainer, ensuring your product runs well on a modern Linux desktop necessitates adherence to the XDG standard. It is the key cornerstone enabling the Linux desktop to evolve from "working in silos" to "unified collaboration." From desktop icons and application menus to system notifications and file dialogs, XDG specifications permeate every facet ...Read more
deepin 25.0.10 Release Note
In order to further optimize the deepin 25 system update experience and enhance stability, the deepin 25.0.10 image is now officially released. This update focuses on system installation experience, file management, system interaction, and stability, optimizing multiple high-frequency usage scenarios, fixing a large number of known issues, and improving system smoothness and reliability. Key Updates in This Release System Installer: Optimized the prompt text for data formatting during full-disk installation, now supporting the option to retain user data and reuse the original account data, configurations, and files. Comprehensive Upgrade of File Manager: Added practical features such as automatic scrolling during file ...Read more
Hidden Gems of the deepin File Manager: Work Smarter, Not Harder
“Where’s the image I just saved?” “Which folder did I put last week’s budget sheet in?” “Opening my asset library feels like digging through seven layers of folders—my mouse is practically smoking!” If these questions sound familiar, chances are you’re only using your file manager at its most basic level. In fact, the deepin file manager is packed with a whole suite of efficient features designed to make file management smooth, quick, and organized. Today, we’re uncovering these “hidden gems you might not know about”! Whether you’re a longtime deepin user or just getting started, these 9 practical tips—centered around finding, using, ...Read more
The COSCon'25 Held: deepin Community Showcases Innovative Achievements in Intelligent Operating Systems
On December 6-7, the 10th China Open Source Conference (COSCon'25) was successfully held at the Legendale Hotel in Haidian District, Beijing. As an annual event that has witnessed the growth of open source in China since 2016, this year's conference brought together open source practitioners from around the globe. Among them, the deepin community presented its latest technological achievements and practical experiences in the field of intelligent operating systems. Through keynote speeches on core technologies and interactive exhibits, deepin demonstrated the path toward intelligent development for open source operating systems. UOS AI: Reshaping the Intelligent Experience of Operating Systems "Open ...Read more
deepin Community Monthly Report for November 2025
I. November Community Data Overview II. Community Products 1、deepin 25 Experience Optimization: Key Issue Fixes Enhance User Experience In November, deepin 25 released the 25.0.9 update, further improving system stability and daily use experience through several key fixes. The R&D team is currently fully engaged in the development and testing of the deepin 25.1 internal beta and official release. This month's update focuses primarily on refining the user experience: Network & Store Experience Fixes: Fixed an issue where the App Store page failed to load when IPv6 was enabled by default, ensuring a smooth App Store experience. Taskbar & Update ...Read more
Exciting News! deepin Global Community Expands: Indonesia Site Officially Launched
As the deepin community continues to advance steadily in its internationalization journey, we are delighted to announce the official launch of its 11th overseas branch – the Indonesia community site! This marks another solid and significant step forward in deepin's global expansion. Zaky, tthe lead of the deepin Indonesia community, has sent his greetings: Halo semuanya, saya Zaky, Global Ambassador deepin dari Indonesia. Saya sangat bangga bisa mengumumkan peluncuran resmi situs deepin Indonesia. Ini adalah momen yang istimewa bagi saya pribadi dan saya sangat bersemangat untuk berkontumbusi dalam memperkuat komunitas open source dan Linux di tanah air, serta memperkenalkan ...Read more
deepin Community Monthly Report for October 2025
I. October Community Data Overview II. Community Products 1. deepin 25 Official Release Update: File Management and System Experience Upgraded Again In October, the deepin 25 official release received the 25.0.9 version update, bringing multiple optimizations focused on file management efficiency and system interaction details: File Manager Efficiency Innovations: Supports grouping display by time, size, type, and name, making file finding clearer. Added a pin tab feature for one-click access to frequently used directories. Dragging files to the window edge triggers automatic scrolling, making long-distance operations more convenient. Automatically creates a new tab in the current window when opening a ...Read more
deepin Community Monthly Report for September 2025
I. October Community Data Overview II. Community Products 1、deepin 25.1 Beta Testing Launched: Feature Enhancements and Experience Optimization In September, the deepin 25.1 beta version (build 25.0.8) was officially rolled out, bringing numerous practical upgrades to file management, system tools, and application experience: File Manager Feature Expansion: Supports automatically disabling standby during copy/burn tasks; network shared directories can now have remarks set; added a "File Shredder" toggle to permanently delete files via the right-click menu; files can be grouped and sorted by format suffix; new Office documents are created in docx/xlsx/pptx format by default for better compatibility. Input Method and Text ...Read more
deepin Technical Bi-weekly Report -2025 Vol.13
The 2025 Vol.13 deepin Bi-weekly Technical Progress Report is now officially released. We will provide a detailed overview of the work achievements from various deepin technical teams over the past two weeks, along with a brief outline of the plans for the next two weeks. This report aims to provide detailed information for all friends who love and follow deepin, enabling everyone to better understand deepin's development progress and actively participate, working together to promote deepin's continuous advancement. If you have suggestions or feedback, please feel free to visit the deepin community forum for discussion and interaction. DDE(deepin Desktop Environment) ...Read more
deepin Community Monthly Report for August 2025
I. Community Products 1. Continuous Refinement of deepin 25: Enhanced Experience & Features In August, deepin 25 received its 25.0.7 update, focusing on refining system interaction details and addressing high-frequency user needs. This update enhances the system's smoothness and consistency across core modules like screenshot/recording, the App Store, and the taskbar. Revamped Screenshot & Recording Interaction: The save logic is now separated into "Save to Local Storage" and "Copy to Clipboard," with a new "Fixed Location" option to avoid repetitive path selection. The toolbar layout in "Pin to Screen" mode has been optimized for more intuitive visual feedback. System-wide Experience Optimizations: ...Read more