#Xubuntu 25.10 releases later today!
I’ve written an inside look at the new release, the current state of Xubuntu, and our path forward.
The project is at a pivotal moment. Will you help ensure its future growth?
seand.xyz/blog/2025/10...
Xubuntu 25.10 wallpaper. A stylized, dark-purple night scene with a pale moon framed by the silhouettes of jagged forest trees. Tiny star-like clusters of yellow and purple light are scattered in the sky.
The 25.10 "Questing Quokka" wallpaper has arrived in #Xubuntu, courtesy, as always, of the legendary Pasi Lallinaho.
You can find our wallpaper archives on GitHub: github.com/Xubuntu/xubu...
Want to help? We welcome all contributors. Join the team and make a difference:
xubuntu.org/contribute/
The #Xubuntu 25.10 Beta release is imminent. There are a few new issues to be aware of this time around.
wiki.xubuntu.org/releases/25....
- The restart button at the end of the install does nothing
- GNOME apps don't have a close button icon
- MenuLibre crashes at startup
We'd love your help!
I’m excited to share a fresh start: my blog has moved from bluesabre.org to seand.xyz! The new space will cover not just open source work, but also my thoughts on mentorship and building better communities. Dive in here:
🔗 seand.xyz/blog/2025/06...
#OpenSource #CommunityBuilding
I made a thing and brought back Clippy - combining my nostalgia for 1990s UI with the ability to run local LLMs.
Download it at felixrieseberg.github.io/clippy/
Looking for some #Xubuntu news? I've published the Xubuntu 25.04 Beta release announcement on Discourse! 25.04 is shaping up to be fast and stable, as Xubuntu fans have (hopefully) come to expect.
discourse.ubuntu.com/t/xubuntu-25...
Here's your Xubuntu update for February 2025! In this issue:
- Xubuntu 24.04.2 was just released
- Xubuntu 25.04 Feature Freeze is now in effect
- RISC-V support for the xubuntu-desktop package
- Print Preview works for the first time in years
www.bluesabre.org/2025/02/22/x...
#Xubuntu #RISCV
I've been saying this needed to happen the whole time, thank god Linus is finally stepping up and leading the project lore.kernel.org/rust-for-lin...
Fedora 42 Cleared To Ship WSL Images For Easy Windows Subsystem For Linux Use - https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-42-WSL-Images
Welcome to 2025! The first #Xubuntu development update of the year is now available! The latest updates to arrive in 25.04 #PluckyPuffin include #Xfce 4.20, #GIMP 3.0, and many smaller updates that refresh the #Ubuntu base.
www.bluesabre.org/2025/01/04/x...
Happy New Year (of the Linux Desktop)! 😉
I've been thinking about theming in Xubuntu. We've long shipped the Greybird and Numix themes. Neither has seen many commits in recent years.
What themes do you recommend that are well-maintained and work well with #Xfce, #MateDesktop, and #GNOME? Would they be a good fit for #Xubuntu?
Xfce 4.20 Desktop Released With Wayland Improvements & New Features - https://www.phoronix.com/news/Xfce-4.20-Released
A screenshot of GIMP 3.0.0 RC1 on Xubuntu 25.04.
#GIMP 3.0 RC1 has landed in #Xubuntu 25.04 #PluckyPuffin!
Check it out on today's daily build: cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/dail...
We're still early in the Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin" development cycle, but Xubuntu is already making some positive improvements! Here's your Xubuntu Development Update for December 2024!
www.bluesabre.org/2024/12/07/x...
#Xubuntu #PluckyPuffin #Ubuntu
The Color Management settings in KDE when using the Wayland display server. There are no devices present. Under X11, this dialog shows my monitor.
The display settings dialog has a Color Profile setting to use instead.
KDE Wayland tip for color management. If you're used to using the "Color Management" settings to apply your ICC profiles, under Wayland, you'll find them in the display settings instead!
It confused me. Surely it's confused somebody else as well.
#KDE #Wayland #ColorManagement
The excellent elementary OS 8 is now available. Congratulations to the elementary team and community on another fine release!
blog.elementary.io/os-8-availab...
#elementaryOS
#Xubuntu 25.04 #PluckyPuffin development is now open! The first daily builds landed today.
Daily build: cdimage.ubuntu.com/xubuntu/dail...
Day 1 ISO changes from 24.10: github.com/Xubuntu/xubu...
Oh hai, a Louisville Public Media starter pack? Yes, Indeed. bsky.app/starter-pack...
I waiting so... so patiently for the daily builds of #Xubuntu 25.04 to start. We've got a task list of items to implement or at least review here:
github.com/orgs/Xubuntu...
I'm hoping to make some real progress soon!
There's a real lack of #Linux and #OpenSource accounts in my Starter Pack.
Boosts and suggestions once again appreciated fam. Let's build up Bluesky together.
go.bsky.app/VpVujwk
DEKUVE team is taking part in the #Xfce4.20 Wallpaper Contest 😋 The link: gitlab.xfce.org/artwork/publ... @bluesabre.bsky.social #xfce #xubuntu #linux #contest #opensource #art #digitalart #photography #graphics #vector #digital #artist #street #news #indiedev #svg #web #creative #design #november
Familiarize yourself with the Start Page Dashboard and its widgets by checking out the latest Vivaldi 101 episode! ✍️ 🤩
youtu.be/H8OKaPbqmxE
A screenshot of my former Twitter profile. The images and posts have been removed. My bio has been updated to include links to Mastodon and Bluesky. The text "These posts are protected" is displayed.
My X profile is finally dead. Every tweet was deleted, every image was removed, and every privacy setting was enabled. What a freeing experience!
I'm looking forward to being more active here and on Mastodon (floss.social/@bluesabre), posting more frequently about #Xubuntu and #OpenSourceSoftware.
I've updated the NPR / PBS / public media starter pack. Now with 20% more vocal fry!
And once again, if I'm missing someone who's active on Bluesky please do let me know.
