Development Update

Xubuntu Development Update August 2024

Xubuntu Development Update August 2024

The Xubuntu development update for August 2024 features Xubuntu 24.10, "Oracular Oriole," featuring Xfce 4.19, and many more updates.

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Xubuntu Development Update September 2023

Xubuntu Development Update September 2023

Color emoji and improved Bluetooth headphone support highlight Xubuntu's continued development into September 2023.

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Xubuntu Development Update March 2023

Xubuntu Development Update March 2023

In February, Xubuntu Minimal went live, Flatpak was removed, and Xubuntu joined Mastodon. Get all the details and even more news here.

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Xubuntu Development Update December 2022

Xubuntu Development Update December 2022

Xubuntu 23.04 progressed nicely in November with the addition of PipeWire and Flatpak, more Xfce 4.17 apps, and many usability improvements.

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Xubuntu Development Update October 2022

Xubuntu Development Update October 2022

In September, the Xubuntu 22.10 Beta was released, various bugs were fixed, and our issue trackers received a powerful update.

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Xubuntu Development Update September 2022

Xubuntu Development Update September 2022

Xubuntu 22.10 "Kinetic Kudu" will arrive on October 20, 2022. It will include the latest updates from Xfce 4.17, GNOME 43, and MATE 1.26.

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The Road to New Xubuntu Docs

The Road to New Xubuntu Docs

Over the course of two years with eight contributors and many Zoom meetings, our new user docs are ready. All in time for the 22.04 release.

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Xubuntu Development Update September 2021

Xubuntu Development Update September 2021

In September, Xubuntu's development server was funded, our latest wallpaper was published, and several new packages were uploaded.

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Xubuntu Development Update August 2021

Xubuntu Development Update August 2021

In August, Xubuntu made updates for the in-development 20.10 release and some bug fixes and application updates for the 20.04 LTS release.

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Xubuntu Development Update July 2021

Xubuntu Development Update July 2021

Development has started on Xubuntu 21.10 "Impish Indri." We're currently soliciting team votes and community feedback for new packages.

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elementary Development Update July 2021

elementary Development Update July 2021

Hacking on elementary this Summer, I've updated the sound and notification systems and created Darkbar to improve dark mode in legacy apps.

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Development Update April 2021

Development Update April 2021

April kept me busy with a new Ghost release, Xubuntu 21.04, and some elementary development. I'm feeling motivated and getting things done!

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First Steps with elementary Development

First Steps with elementary Development

My first two weeks of elementary development included updates to the Ayatana indicator, tabular numbers in the Files app, and more patches.

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And Now For Something Completely Different

And Now For Something Completely Different

I'm contributing to elementary development. Their focus on design, user experience, and community aligns with my own ideals and expectations.

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Xubuntu 21.04 Progress Update

Xubuntu 21.04 Progress Update

Xubuntu 21.04 "Hirsute Hippo" is moving forward. It ships with Xfce 4.16, updated applications and libraries, and many other refinements.

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Xfce & Xubuntu 2018 Year In Review

Xfce & Xubuntu 2018 Year In Review

2018 has been a busy year for Xfce & Xubuntu. As we enter 2019, let’s look back at one of the busiest development years in a while.

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Xubuntu Development Update November 2018

Xubuntu Development Update November 2018

Xubuntu 18.10 “Cosmic Cuttlefish” was released, demonstrating the ongoing Xfce 4.14 development. Xubuntu 19.04 begins development today.

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Xubuntu Development Update September 2018

Xubuntu Development Update September 2018

It’s the September development update! The theme for August was visual improvements, with a few bug fixes tossed in for good measure.

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Xubuntu Development Update August 2018

Xubuntu Development Update August 2018

July was a surprisingly productive month for Xubuntu. Many on the team were on vacation, and we still managed to ship lots of great updates!

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Xubuntu Development Update July 2018

Xubuntu Development Update July 2018

Xubuntu has a few new updates for July, including many Xfce 4.13 updates, bug fixes, and migrations, rounding out a nice month of development.

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Xubuntu Development Update June 2018

Xubuntu Development Update June 2018

Xubuntu 18.10 "Cosmic Cuttlefish" has been announced. The Xubuntu team has outlined some project goals for the next six months. Find out more!

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Translation Updates!

Translation Updates!

New releases of LightDM GTK+ Greeter Settings, MenuLibre, and Xfce Panel Switch feature updated community translations.

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Xfce 4.12, One Week Away

Xfce 4.12, One Week Away

Xfce 4.12 is finally just around the corner. Once a release date was set, interest spiked, and development was along with it.

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Ubuntu App Showdown: Final Results

Ubuntu App Showdown: Final Results

It’s been three months since the commencement of the Ubuntu App Showdown, and the results are finally in. Let’s recap.

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Ubuntu App Showdown: Community Vote

Ubuntu App Showdown: Community Vote

It’s here. The community vote is now live and open to the public.

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Ubuntu App Showdown: Results (Part 1)

Ubuntu App Showdown: Results (Part 1)

The results are in. And they may surprise you.

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Ubuntu App Showdown: MenuLibre (Updated)

Ubuntu App Showdown: MenuLibre (Updated)

The Ubuntu App Showdown is one week in. The menu editor MenuLibre has seen significant progress and is coming along nicely.

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