The GNOME Shell provides core interface functions like switching windows, launching applications or see your notifications. It takes advantage of the capabilities of modern graphics hardware and introduces innovative user interface concepts to provide a delightful and easy to use experience. GNOME Shell is the defining technology of the GNOME 3 user experience.
This package contains translations and data files for the GNOME shell.
This package contains a tool which users who use Shell extensions can use to toggle them on and off, and access their preferences.
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