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smdavis.us Is Now bluesabre.org!

smdavis.us Is Now bluesabre.org!

So, you’ve clicked on a link or came to check for a new release at smdavis.us, and now you’re here at bluesabre.org. Fear not! Everything is working just as it should.

Development Release: Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.3.4

Development Release: Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.3.4

With each new release, the Xfce PulseAudio Plugin becomes more refined and better suited for Xfce users. The latest release adds support for the MPRIS Playlists specification and improves support for Spotify and other media players.

Development Release: Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.3.3

Development Release: Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.3.3

Development on the Xfce PulseAudio Plugin has been moving along at a steady pace, and the latest release marks the completion of another great feature for the Sound Indicator replacement applet.

Xubuntu 17.10 "Artful Aardvark" Released

Xubuntu 17.10 "Artful Aardvark" Released

It’s another great Ubuntu release day, with fresh versions of Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu MATE, Ubuntu Studio, and my personal favorite: Xubuntu.

Development Release: Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.3.1

Development Release: Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.3.1

A new release, some handy new features! But, I’ve never posted about this plugin before, so we’ll start with a proper introduction.

Development Release: Exo 0.11.4

Development Release: Exo 0.11.4

What’s New in Exo 0.11.4?This release completes the GTK+ 3 port and can now be used for GTK+ 2 or 3 Xfce application development. New FeaturesGTK

Development Release: Xfce Settings 4.13.1

Development Release: Xfce Settings 4.13.1

The second release of the GTK+ 3 powered Xfce Settings is now ready for testing (and possibly general use). Check it out!

Development Release: Exo 0.11.3

Development Release: Exo 0.11.3

Xfce 4.14 development has been picking up steam in the past few months. With the release of Exo 0.11.3, things are only going to get steamier.

Development Release: Parole 0.9.2

Development Release: Parole 0.9.2

With a huge code cleanup effort, complete plugin development documentation, and numerous bug fixes, Parole Media Player 0.9.2 paves the way for future development.

My Xubuntu Customization Guide

My Xubuntu Customization Guide

Show Your Desktop Friday used to be pretty popular in open source groups, but it’s popularity has declined in recent months. Let’s fix that.

Xubuntu 17.04 "Zesty Zapus" Released

Xubuntu 17.04 "Zesty Zapus" Released

Xubuntu 17.04 “Zesty Zapus” was released on April 13, 2017 with several fresh Xfce GTK+ 3 releases, bug fixes, and new features in tow.

Parole Media Player 0.9.0 Released

Parole Media Player 0.9.0 Released

Development for the Xfce media player is back on! Well over a year since the last release, Parole 0.9.0 brings a fresh set of features and fixes.

Xfce Settings 4.13.0 Released

Xfce Settings 4.13.0 Released

On the path to Xfce 4.14, many components have been ported to GTK+ 3 while many others are in progress. This is the first milestone in the Xfce Settings port.

SGT Puzzles Collection - Introduction

SGT Puzzles Collection - Introduction

New features are a bit of a rarity in Xubuntu, but one that we’ve wanted to do for a while is expand our selection of games. This is where SGT Puzzles Collection comes in.

Mugshot 0.3.2 Released

Mugshot 0.3.2 Released

Casually late to Yakkety Yak’s party, Mugshot 0.3.2 arrives with a single bug fix in tow. The camera has been fixed!

Xubuntu 16.10 "Yakkety Yak" Released

Xubuntu 16.10 "Yakkety Yak" Released

Another six months have come and gone, and it’s been a relatively slow cycle for Xubuntu development. With increased activity in Xfce as it heads towards 4.14 and full GTK+3 support, few changes have landed in Xubuntu this cycle. The gears are in motion… but for now, let’s celebrate a new release!

Xubuntu 16.04 LTS "Xenial Xerus" Released

Xubuntu 16.04 LTS "Xenial Xerus" Released

Here we are again, folks. After six more months of development (two years since the last LTS), we’ve got another fantastic release — Xubuntu 16.04 LTS “Xenial Xerus”!

Translation Updates!

Translation Updates!

Some releases are notable only for their improved translations. LightDM GTK+ Greeter Settings 1.2.1, MenuLibre 2.1.3, and Xfce Panel Switch 1.0.4 are such releases.

Mugshot 0.3.1 Released

Mugshot 0.3.1 Released

Making better use of AccountsService, Mugshot 0.3.1 has arrived squashing a huge number of bugs!

Catfish 1.4.2 Released

Catfish 1.4.2 Released

The Catfish 1.4.x series is now stable, and 1.4.2 is available. This release builds on the continued work and community contributions to deliver the best release yet.

Catfish 1.3.4 Released (New PPA)

Catfish 1.3.4 Released (New PPA)

With a slew of updates and a new build system, Catfish 1.3.4 is now available! This update fixes a number of bugs, adds initial support for PolicyKit, and introduces a new PPA for Ubuntu users.

Xubuntu 15.10 Available

Xubuntu 15.10 Available

A new release of Xubuntu is just around the corner! The release candidate for Xubuntu 15.10 “Wily Werewolf” is now available, with the final release expected less than a week from now on October 22.

Parole Media Player 0.8.1 Released

Parole Media Player 0.8.1 Released

It’s been nearly 8 months since the first release in Parole’s 0.8 stable series. Yesterday, Parole Media Player 0.8.1 was released in time to be included in Xubuntu 15.10. This release includes several bug fixes and makes for another great release.

Catching Up with Mugshot 0.3.0

Catching Up with Mugshot 0.3.0

It’s been quite a while since I’ve made a proper release announcement for Mugshot. My last announcement was for 0.2.3, and since then we’ve had two stable and one development release. What have you missed?

Catfish 1.3.3 Released

Catfish 1.3.3 Released

The latest version of Catfish (1.3.3) was released on October 8th. This release follows the current development cycle where I am improving usability and tackling bugs big and small.

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