GoKawiilEnlightenment 0.28 Desktop Environment Released
The Enlightenment project has shipped version 0.28 of its lightweight desktop environment, bringing a range of improvements to the open-source window manager and shell. The release continues ongoing development of the EFL-based desktop, which remains a niche alternative to mainstream Linux desktop environments.
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For Linux users seeking lightweight alternatives to GNOME or KDE, continued Enlightenment updates suggest the project remains actively maintained despite its smaller user base. This could matter to distribution maintainers deciding which desktop environments to package and support going forward.
- Enlightenment 0.28 has been released with multiple improvements
- The release maintains the project's position as a lightweight Linux desktop option
- Ongoing updates indicate continued development activity around the EFL-based desktop
Source: phoronix.com, 2026-10-31
Published there as: “Enlightenment 0.28 Released with Many Improvements”
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