GNOME 51 to Potentially Replace System Tools with 'Resources' App, Enhancing Monitoring Capabilities
The GNOME desktop environment is considering replacing its current System Monitor with a new application called 'Resources' in the upcoming GNOME 51 release. The Resources app offers enhanced features such as NPU monitoring, GPU power monitoring, and broader device support, which are not available in the existing GNOME System Monitor. The user interface of Resources is also favored by many users. Ubuntu Linux has already adopted Resources as its default system monitoring tool. The transition to Resources is part of a GNOME Incubator project that began three months ago and has recently gained momentum. The project's repository has been moved to GNOME.org's GitLab as an incubator project, indicating its progression towards becoming a core GNOME application. If the development continues as planned, Resources could be included in the GNOME 51 release scheduled for September. If not, it may be deferred to GNOME 52 next spring.