Welcome to this week's edition of The Linux Experiment Weekly Update, where we bring you the latest news and developments in the world of Linux. In this episode, we'll be covering a range of topics, from new Linux tablets to exciting updates in the Linux desktop environment. So, let's dive right in!Purism, the makers of the Librem phone, have unveiled their latest offering in the Linux tablet department. This 11-inch device runs Purism's Pure OS, a Debian-based Linux distribution. It boasts a 2560x1600 display with a 60Hz refresh rate and is powered by an Intel N5100 quad-core CPU running at 1.1 GHz. While it may not be a speed demon, it comes with 8 GB of soldered RAM and 1 TB of NVMe storage.The tablet features two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, a Micro SD card reader, and a fingerprint reader. Notably, it also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5, dual cameras, and comes with a keyboard and stylus included in the box. However, the keyboard doesn't use Bluetooth but charges off the device's battery with a hardwired connection.The major downside, though, is the price. At $999 (excluding shipping), this tablet may deter many potential buyers, especially when compared to other options on the market.The GNOME 45 release is just around the corner, with an early release candidate already available. Some notable changes in this release candidate include the ability to dismiss notifications by pressing the backspace key and the addition of a new activities button. You can now switch workspaces by simply scrolling over that button.The Quick Settings menu has received an API update, allowing extensions to place buttons in the menu. XWayland support has been improved, making it a more reliable choice. Many applications, such as GNOME Calendar and GNOME Maps, have received updates and improvements.XFCE users will be pleased to know that the development team has shared their roadmap for transitioning to Wayland. While there's no firm date or version for full support, the goal is to offer a complete native Wayland experience without relying on XWayland. This transition will involve using WL Roots as the base for their compositor and retaining XFCE's modularity.Plasma 6, the next iteration of the KDE Plasma desktop, is receiving continuous updates. These include improvements in cursor responsiveness on Wayland, reduced latency for games, and better window management for apps that use the menu bar. Notably, Fedora 40 is considering using Plasma 6 in its KDE Spin, which would involve deprecating X11 entirely in favor of Wayland.That wraps up this week's Linux Experiment Weekly Update. We hope you found this roundup of Linux news and developments informative and engaging. Stay tuned for more updates, and if you enjoyed this content, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave your comments. Your feedback helps us improve our content.Sign In /Sign Up