Xubuntu Development Update December 2024
The Xubuntu development update for December 2024 features early improvements to the desktop while it waits for the arrival of Xfce 4.20 later this month.
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Xubuntu 24.10 Released
Xubuntu 24.10, "Oracular Oriole," is now available, featuring many updated applications from Xfce (4.18 and 4.19), GNOME (46 and 47), and MATE (1.26).
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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 23.10 "Mantic Minotaur" Released
Xubuntu 23.10 arrives on Thursday. It features the latest apps with better stability, improved memory management, and consistent UI scaling.
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Xubuntu Development Update September 2023
Color emoji and improved Bluetooth headphone support highlight Xubuntu's continued development into September 2023.
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Enable Color Emoji on Xubuntu
Easily enable color emoji in Xubuntu to add more charm to your messaging and expand it to almost every app you use.
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Xubuntu Minimal Visual Tour
Take a tour and test the newly available Xubuntu Minimal desktop. It will be available in April alongside Xubuntu 23.04, "Lunar Lobster".
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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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Enable Flatpak in Xubuntu
Xubuntu supports Debian, Snap, and AppImage packages out of the box. To support even more options, you can easily install Flatpak support.
Read MoreXubuntu 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 22.10 "Kinetic Kudu" Released
Xubuntu 22.10 "Kinetic Kudu" is now available. It features the latest GNOME, Xfce, and MATE updates and offers a fast and stable experience.
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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.
Read MoreXubuntu 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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Xubuntu 22.04 LTS "Jammy Jellyfish" Released
Xubuntu 22.04 “Jammy Jellyfish” will be released tomorrow, April 21, 2022. It features a modest set of updates for users coming from 21.10.
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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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FOSS Roundup #7 - M1, Gaming, Docs, and More!
This week's roundup features the first alpha release of Asahi Linux, Microsoft looking to bring more games to the Steam Deck, and more!
Read MoreFOSS Roundup #6 - Where have all the good bugs gone?
This week's roundup features another Linux vulnerability, Xfce's acceptance into the Google Summer of Code program, and spring cleaning!
Read MoreFOSS Roundup #5 - Time to Test (Ubuntu Flavors)
This week's roundup features the Xubuntu 22.04 wallpaper contest, the Ubuntu Testing Week until March 10, and Linux Mint switching to Blueman.
Read MoreFOSS Roundup #4 - The Steamy Update
This week's roundup features the release of the Steam Deck, an immutable Xfce distribution, the Xubuntu 22.04 wallpaper contest, and more!
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Install Xubuntu 20.04, 21.10, or 22.04 on Raspberry Pi 4
Install Xubuntu 20.04, 21.10, or 22.04 on the Raspberry Pi 4. This guide makes it easy to get up and running and make the most of your Pi 4.
Read MoreFOSS Roundup #3 - Back at it with Xubuntu
This week's roundup features the retirement of Clutter, official OBS Flatpak support, improved device support with libinput, and more!
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Use mainline to easily upgrade your kernel
When I installed Xubuntu 22.04, I was shocked to learn Bluetooth didn't work. A kernel regression for my hardware prompted an upgrade.
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Unlock Multi-Touch Gestures in Xubuntu
I’ve grown accustomed to using multi-touch gestures to switch workspaces. I've prepared a step-by-step guide to enable gestures in Xubuntu.
Read MoreFOSS Roundup #2 - Releases and Xfce for All
This week's roundup features Slackware 15, Ubuntu MATE shipping Flatpak, Peppermint OS, elementary OS updates, and Adwaita for GTK 3 apps.
Read MoreFOSS Roundup #1 - Exploits and Drivers and Wayland, Oh My!
This week's roundup includes a "simple and universal" exploit, elementary's 2021 UI study results, driver development, and Wayland news!
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Xubuntu 21.10 "Impish Indri" Released
Xubuntu 21.10 "Impish Indri" was released on October 14, 2021. It features new and updated apps, the PipeWire sound system, and much more.
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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
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
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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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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Stable Release Updates on Xubuntu
Xubuntu updates are follow the "stable release update" procedure, or SRU. The process can be intimidating for users and contributors alike.
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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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Xubuntu 20.04 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.
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Xubuntu 20.04 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.
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SGT Puzzles Collection 0.2.5 Released
SGT Puzzles Collection 0.2.5 has been released. It features various user-facing improvements and a refreshed codebase. Game on!
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Catfish 1.4.12 Released
Catfish 1.4.12 has been released! The new release introduces an increasingly important feature: support for the Wayland display server.
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Catfish 1.4.11 Released
Catfish 1.4.11 features improved support for symbolic links, various bug fixes, and a clearer preferences dialog. Search is better than ever.
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The New bluesabre.org
Welcome to the new bluesabre.org! After nearly a decade of publishing with WordPress, I've moved to Ghost. And so far, I'm impressed.
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Install Xubuntu 19.10 on a Raspberry Pi 4
An in-depth guide to install Xubuntu 19.10 "Eoan Ermine" on the Raspberry Pi 4 single-board, ARM-based personal computer.
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Catfish 1.4.10 Released
Catfish 1.4.10 has been released! This release features a new preferences dialog, a polished user interface, and an improved search.
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Catfish 1.4.8 Released
Catfish 1.4.8 has been released! This release improves integration with OpenBSD, Wayland, Xfce, and numerous other desktop configurations.
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Xfce Screensaver 0.1.7 Released
Xfce Screensaver 0.1.7 has been released! This release drops legacy code while adding a long-requested feature: per-screensaver configuration!
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Xfce Screensaver 0.1.5 Released
Xfce Screensaver 0.1.5 is now available! The latest release fixes many bugs while making the code leaner and more efficient. Check it out!
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MenuLibre 2.2.1 Released
MenuLibre 2.2.1 is now available! This release resolves some critical issues for non-English locales and is recommended for all users.
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Xubuntu 19.04 "Disco Dingo" Released
Xubuntu 19.04 “Disco Dingo” is just around the corner. It features numerous updates and an updated snapshot of Xfce 4.14 development.
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Parole Media Player 1.0.2 Released
Parole Media Player 1.0.2 has been released! The new release fixes several bugs and improves packaged releases for distributions.
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Xfce Screensaver 0.1.4 Released
Xfce Screensaver 0.1.4 has been released, featuring numerous performance improvements and an improved low-power resource footprint.
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Catfish 1.4.7 Released
With tighter desktop integration, improved performance, and fixes for old and new bugs, Catfish 1.4.7 makes desktop search faster and easier.
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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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Xfce Screensaver 0.1.3 Released
Xfce Screensaver 0.1.3 has been released! It features better event handling, an upgraded preferences dialog, and a tidier codebase.
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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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Xfce Screensaver 0.1.1 Released
Xfce Screensaver 0.1.1 is now available! It features several bug fixes, new translations, and many other improvements. It's a major upgrade!
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Xfce Screensaver 0.1.0 Released
Xfce Screensaver (xfce4-screensaver) 0.1.0 has been released! This is an early release targeted at testers and translators. Feedback welcome!
Read MoreXubuntu 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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Mugshot 0.4.1 Released
Mugshot 0.4.1 is now available! This release includes several bug fixes and code enhancements and will run in the most minimal environments.
Read MoreXubuntu 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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Catfish 1.4.6 Released
Catfish 1.4.6 has been released and officially joins the Xfce family. The thumbnailer has been upgraded, and many bugs have been squashed.
Read MoreXubuntu 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.
Read MoreXubuntu 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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Xubuntu 18.04 "Bionic Beaver" Released
Xubuntu 18.04 LTS has been released and will be supported for three years. Check out the visual tour to see the latest updates in action.
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MenuLibre 2.2.0 Released
MenuLibre 2.2.0 supports Budgie, Cinnamon, EDE, KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, and Pantheon and adds many new usability features for all users.
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Mugshot 0.4.0 Released
Mugshot 0.4.0 wraps up the 0.3 development cycle with full camera support for the past several years of GTK+ releases and other fixes.
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LightDM GTK Greeter 2.0.5 Released
LightDM GTK Greeter 2.0.5 is a minor release that improves the default user experience by adding features to the configuration template.
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Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.4.1 Released
Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.4.1 is a new stable milestone. This release wraps up an awesome development and is recommended for all users.
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Xfce Settings 4.12.3 & 4.13.2 Released
Fixes galore! Xfce Settings 4.12.3 and 4.13.2 were released on March 18th with several improvements, feature parity, and translations.
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Parole Media Player 1.0.0 Released
Parole Media Player 1.0.0 greatly improves the user experience for users without hardware-accelerated video and includes several fixes.
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Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.3.5 Released
Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.3.5 has been released with some usability and bug fixes, so users will find the latest release easy and convenient.
Read MoreLightDM GTK Greeter 2.0.4 Released
LightDM GTK Greeter 2.0.4 is a long-awaited release that improves accessibility, cursor theme options, and resolves a years-old bug.
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MenuLibre 2.1.5 Released
MenuLibre 2.1.5 improves support for Budgie, KDE, and MATE desktop environments, making it the best menu editing experience for Linux.
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Catfish 1.4.4 Released
Catfish, the fast and powerful graphical search utility for Linux, has been updated to version 1.4.4. This release is faster than ever.
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MenuLibre 2.1.4 Released
MenuLibre 2.1.4 is now available with new test and sorting buttons, a new parsing errors tool, and appearance preferences for CSD/SSD users.
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Xubuntu 17.10 "Artful Aardvark" Released
Xubuntu 17.10 is now available. It features appearance updates, new and updated applications, and improved video, audio, and printer support.
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Parole Media Player 0.9.2 Released
Parole Media Player 0.9.2 features a huge code cleanup effort, complete plugin development documentation, and numerous bug fixes.
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My Xubuntu Customization Guide
Show Your Desktop Friday's popularity has declined recently. Let’s fix that. Here's how I customize Xubuntu 17.04 to my liking.
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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.
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Parole Media Player 0.9.0 Released
Parole Media Player 0.9.0 has been released with a new “mini mode,” new icons, double buffering, and improved plugin loading support.
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SGT Puzzles Collection - Introduction
SGT Puzzles Collection is a launcher and wrapper for Simon Tatham’s Portable Puzzle Collection, a popular collection of logic games.
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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 integration has been fixed!
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Xubuntu 16.10 "Yakkety Yak" Released
Xubuntu 16.10 has been released with few changes. Xfce continues toward 4.14 and GTK+ 3 support with some updates trickling into Xubuntu.
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Xubuntu 16.04 LTS "Xenial Xerus" Released
Xubuntu 16.04 is a 3-year long-term support (LTS) release. This means it will receive security and stability updates for 3 years, into 2019.
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Translation Updates!
New releases of LightDM GTK+ Greeter Settings, MenuLibre, and Xfce Panel Switch feature updated community translations.
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Mugshot 0.3.1 Released
Mugshot 0.3.1 has been released. The new release better integrates AccountsService and fixes several bugs.
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Catfish 1.4.2 Released
Catfish 1.4.2 has been released with support for closing the app from the terminal, many bug fixes, and significantly expanded translations.
Read MoreCatfish 1.3.4 Released
Catfish 1.3.4 fixes several bugs, adds initial support for PolicyKit, and introduces a new PPA for Ubuntu users to switch release tracks.
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Xubuntu 15.10 "Wily Werewolf" Released
Xubuntu 15.10 will soon be released. It features LibreOffice, new apps, new themes, and updated Catfish, MenuLibre, and Mugshot applications.
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Parole Media Player 0.8.1 Released
Parole Media Player 0.8.1 is now available with several bug fixes and a new feature to persistently hide the menu bar.
Read MoreMugshot 0.3.0 Released
Mugshot 0.3.0 is now powered by Cheese and Clutter. Since the previous 0.2.3 release announcement, various bugs have been fixed.
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Catfish 1.3.3 Released
Catfish 1.3.3 follows the current development cycle, in which I am improving usability and tackling bugs of all sizes.
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Xfce Panel Switch: Introduction
Xubuntu 15.10 introduces a new application for managing layouts in Xfce. This simple utility fills a void for uses and distributors alike.
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MenuLibre 2.0.7 and 2.1.0 Released
New stable and development versions of MenuLibre are now available. Many bugs have been fixed, and the new 2.1.0 release unveils a modern UI.
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Catfish 1.3.0 Released
Catfish 1.3.0 is all about style! This development cycle is intended to refine the UI and improve search speed and responsiveness.
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Bug Reporting in Xubuntu
Reporting bugs in Xubuntu is not difficult and takes no more than a few minutes. Bugs found and reported early are more likely to be fixed.
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LightDM GTK Greeter 2.0.1 Released
LightDM GTK Greeter and its configuration application have been updated with bug fixes and a new multihead configuration dialog.
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Xubuntu 15.04 "Vivid Vervet" Released
Xubuntu 15.04 includes the hotly anticipated Xfce 4.12 and the typical application, appearance, documentation, and translation updates.
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Xubuntu 14.10 "Utopic Unicorn" Released
Xubuntu 14.10 “Utopic Unicorn” features the latest in Xfce development and is the first step towards the next LTS release in 2016.
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Xubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr" Released
Let’s look at what’s new in the next LTS release of Xubuntu. Here are 14 things that make the biggest splash this time around.
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Parole Media Player 0.6.1 Released
Parole Media Player 0.6.1 improves the user experience, upgrades playlist search, and includes fixes for DVD and M3U file loading.
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Catfish 1.0.2 Released
Catfish 1.0.2 has been released with new view modes, a new search filter for directories, and more than 20 fixes and general improvements.
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Mugshot 0.2.3 Released
Mugshot 0.2.3 has been released. This release improves the stability and usability of the previously introduced features.
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MenuLibre 2.0.3 Released
MenuLibre 2.0.3 incorporates important bug fixes while making several usability and under-the-hood improvements.
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LightDM GTK Greeter 1.8.4 Released
LightDM GTK Greeter 1.8.4 adds new features, new keyboard shortcuts, and several bug fixes, resulting in a very functional new release.
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LightDM GTK Greeter 1.7.1 Released
LightDM GTK+ Greeter 1.7.1 adds even more customization options, appearance updates, and numerous bug fixes.
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MenuLibre 2.0 Released
MenuLibre, the advanced menu editor, celebrates its 2.0 release today. Unlike previous updates, this is a brand new application.
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Parole Media Player 0.5.91 Released
Parole Media Player 0.5.91 introduces a new plugin, better media support, and several fixes. Also, information on how to help with docs.
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LightDM GTK Greeter 1.7.0 Released
After several weeks, the first development release leading to LightDM GTK+ Greeter version 1.8 has been made available.
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Parole Media Player 0.5.90 Released
Parole Media Player 0.5.90 features ports to GTK+ 3 and GStreamer 1.0, various new features and improvements, and bug fixes galore.
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Mugshot, Quick & Easy User Config
The Xubuntu team needed to create a tool that would configure and sync user settings across multiple applications. Enter Mugshot.
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LightDM GTK Greeter 1.6.0 Released
The latest 1.6.0 release of LightDM GTK Greeter is available with refreshed attention to detail and consideration for accessibility.
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MenuLibre Now Available for Ubuntu 13.04
MenuLibre, the advanced menu editor, has been upgraded with better international support, improved stability, and support for Ubuntu 13.04.
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Catfish 0.6.1 Released
Catfish 0.6.1 has been released and is the most performant version yet. Rewritten from the ground up, the new release is made to be fast.
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Parole Media Player 0.5.0 Released
Parole Media Player 0.5.0 has been released, several bugs have been fixed, and new features have been introduced.
Read MoreCatfish 0.6 Released
Catfish 0.6 features a complete rewrite, easier translations, and better-than-ever stability and performance.
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Parole Media Player 0.4.0 Released
Parole Media Player 0.4.0 has finally been released, with many new features and fixes. Here’s what’s new and what it should do.
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Looking Forward to 2013
Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new year and refreshed expectations of what’s to come from the free software world.
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Xubuntu 12.10 "Quantal Quetzal" Released
You’ve patiently waited for the last six months. Xubuntu 12.10 has arrived and features a polished and optimized Xfce 4.10 experience.
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Xubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" Released
Xubuntu 12.04 LTS “Precise Pangolin” has been released! This release includes lots of new features, so let’s get started.
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Xubuntu 11.10 Setup Guide
A step-by-step guide to beautify Xubuntu 11.10 and make it your default, do-it-all, privacy-respecting operating system.
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Distro Hopping in Summer 2011
Distro hopping between Ubuntu, Fedora, and Linux Mint to find the perfect combination of stability, modern packages, and clean font rendering.
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