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And Now For Something Completely Different

And Now For Something Completely Different

I've always been a fan of the elementary project and developers. After spending some time running the latest release, I'm convinced that I'm ready to help out where I can.

Xubuntu 21.04 Progress Update

Xubuntu 21.04 Progress Update

Xubuntu 21.04 "Hirsute Hippo" is humming along nicely. With Xfce 4.16, updated core applications and libraries, and many setting refinements, it's going to be a solid release.

Xfce Panel Profiles 1.0.13 Released

Xfce Panel Profiles 1.0.13 Released

Introducing new layouts and improving on existing ones, Xfce Panel Profiles 1.0.13 makes it easier than ever to manage and experiment with new panel configurations.

HOWTO: Migrate from Ghost v3 to Squarespace

HOWTO: Migrate from Ghost v3 to Squarespace

Squarespace has migration options from WordPress, Tumblr, and Blogger. Notably absent (and not easy to migrate) is Ghost. This guide will help you migrate your Ghost blog to WordPress, and then on to Squarespace.

Parole Media Player 4.15.0 Released

Parole Media Player 4.15.0 Released

Following the incredible Xfce 4.16 release, Parole Media Player has been updated with refreshed dialogs, a more powerful playlist, and improved DVD support.

Xubuntu 20.04 In Screenshots: Desktop

Xubuntu 20.04 In Screenshots: Desktop

Xubuntu 20.04 "Focal Fossa" is due on April 23, 2020. Check out the post-installation desktop and all of our latest work.

Xubuntu 20.04 In Screenshots: Installation

Xubuntu 20.04 In Screenshots: Installation

Xubuntu 20.04 "Focal Fossa" is due on April 23, 2020. Check out the installation in all of its easy-to-use and quick-to-install glory.

Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.4.3 Released

Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.4.3 Released

Just in time for the Xubuntu 20.04 Beta, a new release of the Xfce PulseAudio Plugin has arrived! Highlights include improved MPRIS compatibility and advanced support for the Plasma Browser Integration plugin.

SGT Puzzles Collection 0.2.5 Released

SGT Puzzles Collection 0.2.5 Released

Years after the previous release, SGT Puzzles Collection 0.2.5 arrives with a variety of user-facing improvements and a refreshed codebase. Game on in Xubuntu 20.04!

Catfish 1.4.12 Released

Catfish 1.4.12 Released

Catfish File Search 1.4.12 introduces an increasingly important feature: support for the Wayland display server.

Catfish 1.4.11 Released

Catfish 1.4.11 Released

The latest Catfish File Search features improved support for symbolic links, various bug fixes, and a clearer preferences dialog. Tracking down files has never been better.

The New bluesabre.org

The New bluesabre.org

Welcome to the new bluesabre.org! The same content, but faster, more open, and more consistent. Enjoy reading about Xfce and Xubuntu!

Install Xubuntu 19.10 on a Raspberry Pi 4

Install Xubuntu 19.10 on a Raspberry Pi 4

With the release of Ubuntu 19.10 “Eoan Ermine”, Ubuntu Server is available for the Raspberry Pi 4 for the first time. With the Pi 4’s major boost in performance, once we can install Ubuntu Server, we can install and run any of the flavors. Let’s get to it!

Catfish 1.4.10 Released

Catfish 1.4.10 Released

The best Linux graphical file search utility keeps getting better! The latest release features a new preferences dialog, a polished user interface, and significantly improved search results and performance.

Catfish 1.4.8 Released

Catfish 1.4.8 Released

The latest release of Catfish improves integration with OpenBSD, Wayland, Xfce, and numerous other desktop configurations. It also features a wealth of translation updates to improve Catfish’s international support.

Xfce Settings 4.13.8 Released

Xfce Settings 4.13.8 Released

As we prepare to release Xfce 4.14, each component is receiving another round of reviews and polish. Xfce Settings 4.13.8 includes a bevy of fixes and translations, and forms a solid foundation for the Xfce desktop.

Xfce Screensaver 0.1.7 Released

Xfce Screensaver 0.1.7 Released

We’ve been hard at work optimizing Xfce’s screensaver to give users the best possible lock and screensaver experience in Xfce. With 0.1.6 and 0.1.7, we’ve dropped even more legacy code, while implementing a long-requested feature, per-screensaver configuration!

Exo 0.12.6 Released

Exo 0.12.6 Released

With Xfce 4.14 rapidly approaching, development efforts have shifted to bug fixes. Exo 0.12.6 is no exception, with several old and new bugs finally meeting their end.

Xfce Screensaver 0.1.5 Released

Xfce Screensaver 0.1.5 Released

A new version of the Xfce Screensaver is now available! The latest release fixes a number of bugs while also making the codebase leaner and more efficient. Check it out!

Mugshot Has Moved (to GitHub)!

Mugshot Has Moved (to GitHub)!

Heads up to bug reporters, documentation writers, translators, and package maintainers! In an attempt to reach more contributors and users, Mugshot has been migrated from Launchpad to GitHub. More information up next.

MenuLibre 2.2.1 Released

MenuLibre 2.2.1 Released

A new release of the fast and powerful MenuLibre menu editor is now available! This release resolves some critical issues for non-English locales and is recommended for all users.

Xubuntu 19.04: The Exhaustive Update

Xubuntu 19.04: The Exhaustive Update

Xubuntu 19.04 “Disco Dingo” is just around the corner. It features numerous updates and an updated snapshot of Xfce 4.14 development. If you want to see all the changes, you’ve come to the right place!

Parole Media Player 1.0.2 Released

Parole Media Player 1.0.2 Released

A new (more) stable version of the Xfce media player is now available! Parole 1.0.2 fixes several bugs and improves packaged releases for distributions.

Xfce Screensaver 0.1.4 Released

Xfce Screensaver 0.1.4 Released

Featuring numerous performance improvements and an improved low-power resource footprint, Xfce Screensaver 0.1.4 continues to improve screen locking on Xfce.

Catfish 1.4.7 Released

Catfish 1.4.7 Released

With tighter desktop integration, improved performance, and fixes for both old and new bugs, Catfish 1.4.7 makes desktop search faster and easier than ever.

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