Boxes 3.6.2

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Hi,

Here is another bug fix release in the stable 3.6 cycle.

 

Changes since 3.6.1.1:

 

- More reliable tracking of installation.

- Fix 'Continue' button disabled when choosing non-express installation for

Windows XP.

- Clear search when search bar is dismissed.

- Use the right icon for selection mode and fullscreen buttons.

- Reset selection when exiting selection mode.

- Fix a bug in properties view where incorrect tab was shown for remote

machines.

- Handle screenshots correctly on force shutdown.

- Workaround some potential crashes in search provider.

- When password entry loses input focus while its empty, it now reverts back to

'Add password' button.

- Add logo for RHEL 4.x, 5.x and 6.x.

- Ensure storage pool is active before using it.

- More reliable resetting of URL entry.

- Fix a build issue.

- Added/updated translations:

- Persian

- Slovak

 

Dependencies changed:

 

- libosinfo >= 0.2.1

 

All contributors to this release:

 

Alexander Larsson

Arash Mousavi

Christophe Fergeau

Dušan Kazik

Frédéric Péters

Jakub Steiner

Marc-André Lureau

Piotr Drąg

Zeeshan Ali (Khattak)

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What is Boxes?

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A simple GNOME 3 application to access remote or virtual systems.

 

Goals

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* View, access, and use:

* remote machines

* remote virtual machines

* local virtual machines

* When technology permits, set up access for applications on local

virtual machines

* View, access, and use virtual machines on removable media

* View, access, and use shared connection / machines

* Share connections?

* Upload / publish virtual machines

* Select favorites

* Search for connections

 

Non-Goals

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* Enterprise system management / administration

* Asset management

* Software distribution

* Automation

 

Use Cases

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* Connect to a local virtual machine for testing.

* Connecting to a work machine from home.

* Connect to a work machine over a low quality cellular network.

 

Homage page

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https://live.gnome.org/Boxes

 

Downloads

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http://download.gnome.org/sources/gnome-boxes/3.6/

 

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Regards,

 

Zeeshan Ali (Khattak)

FSF member#5124

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