Update package references from RC/preview versions to stable 1.0.* across all templates and project files. Mark RC1 roadmap as completed and update documentation to reflect v1.0.0 release. Add GestureManager cleanup in SkiaView.Dispose() to prevent memory leaks. Update copyright years to 2025-2026 and add development artifacts to .gitignore.
New features:
- MauiAppBuilderExtensions.UseOpenMauiLinux() for standard MAUI integration
- New template: openmaui-linux-xaml with full XAML support
- Standard MAUI XAML syntax (ContentPage, VerticalStackLayout, etc.)
- Resource dictionaries (Colors.xaml, Styles.xaml)
- Compiled XAML support via MauiXaml items
Templates now available:
- dotnet new openmaui-linux (code-based UI)
- dotnet new openmaui-linux-xaml (XAML-based UI)
Usage:
var builder = MauiApp.CreateBuilder();
builder
.UseMauiApp<App>()
.UseOpenMauiLinux(); // Enable Linux with XAML
- How to add Linux to existing MAUI projects
- Why Linux doesn't appear in VS platform dropdown
- Building for Linux from Windows (CLI, WSL, VM)
- Debugging options (remote, WSL, VM)
- Project structure recommendations
- Build and packaging instructions
- Common issues and solutions
- IDE recommendations
- CI/CD examples
- Update LICENSE with MarketAlly LLC copyright (2025)
- Add lead architect attribution
- Update README with company info
- Update CONTRIBUTING.md with maintainer info
- Update nuspec with correct author and owner