deepin 25 has officially arrived, following months of previews and community testing. This new version of the Linux-based operating system brings a fresh design, a built-in AI assistant, and a hardened core for better stability.
The updated desktop environment is called DDE 7.0. It was rebuilt with QML for a smoother experience and better consistency across the interface. The Control Center has been redesigned to use a two-panel layout. It’s easier to find what you need now without diving through menus.
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The Launcher supports alphabetical sorting, and the File Manager has been upgraded too. Search-as-you-type and keyword highlighting help users track down files faster. For laptop users, there’s also new support for customizable three- and four-finger touchpad gestures.
deepin 25 also adds UOS AI. This system-wide assistant lets users select text to instantly trigger options like translation and summarization. It even works offline. You can also give voice or typed commands to control the system without clicking around.
The AI feature includes an Agent Store where users can download tools tailored for different tasks. You can choose between online models like Baidu or iFlytek, or run a local large language model if you want to keep your data offline.
Another major change is the introduction of deepin Solid. This is an immutable system design that mounts key directories like /usr/bin as read-only. It protects against accidental damage and malware. Users can still toggle it off if they need full control.
Before updates are applied, the system takes an automatic snapshot. If something goes wrong, it rolls back automatically on reboot. There’s also a restore mode made for public or demo machines. It clears usage data at every restart but can be customized to keep important files.
The new Linyaps packaging format is another key feature. It uses sandboxing to isolate apps and dependencies. One package can run on multiple distros including Arch, Fedora, Ubuntu, and Debian. Linyaps already supports over 5,000 apps.
For developers and power users, deepin 25 now supports launching container subsystems from Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch directly in the App Store. There’s also a new window compositor called Treeland, which claims smoother animations and better touchpad gesture support.
Phone and PC integration has been improved. You can now control your phone from your PC screen and reply to messages. The system also supports AMD64, ARM64, RISC-V, and LoongArch64. Devices like Raspberry Pi 4 and Radxa boards are supported too.
The installer now includes 17 new languages, and system-wide translations have reached 51. The App Store has been updated to offer localized content for users around the world.
The deepin team says it has resolved long-standing issues like boot failures after updates and slow shutdowns. It’s available now to download here.
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