https://getsol.us/2025/10/11/a-new-epoch-begins/
When is it happening?
The update script is already in the Unstable repository for opt-in testing. After it is synced
to the Shannon (Stable) repository on October 17, users can opt-in to run the script on their
systems for wider feedback and testing. One week after that, assuming that no major blockers
have been found, on the sync of October 24, all users on Shannon will automatically undergo
the epoch transition.
Opting in
Opting in to undergo the transition is really easy. All you have to do is run this command
in your favorite terminal:
echo EPOCH_ENABLE=yes | sudo tee /etc/sysconfig/epoch
Once you do that, the script will run during the next boot.
Next steps
Once the epoch bump is complete, we will be updating GNOME to 49. This release uses API only
present in a newer systemd, so we can’t really update it before then. After that, we will be going
into feature freeze so we can start creating and testing new ISOs for a Solus release so new users
can begin using Solus straightaway without having to go through the epoch transition process.
Once that is out the door, we can go back to business as usual, making this Linux distribution
the best that it can be.
My guess is that Epiphany/GNOME Web will be updated along with GNOME49.
I see you are new to the forum. Welcome. The right way to request a package to be updated is to use the
Request a package to be updated template here: https://github.com/getsolus/packages
For any bugs/issues with GNOME Web it's best to contact developers indeed.
Edit: @stocc Sorry, did't see your response. You must have posted while I was writing.
