AppImage
It’s been another exciting week in the Linux landscape, with Linux support arriving for the M1 and gaming on Linux continuing to expand thanks to the Steam Deck. Around Xubuntu, docs are done, and AppImage continues to be supported. As usual, Xfce has a few new releases as well.
Linux
Welcome to the sixth edition of my Weekly FOSS Roundup! I’ve been hard at it this week, cleaning up Xubuntu bugs and hacking on docs. A new Linux vulnerability, “Dirty Pipe,” was announced. And Xfce has been accepted into the 2022 Google Summer of Code program. What a week!
Linux Mint
Welcome to the fifth edition of my Weekly FOSS Roundup! We’re halfway through the Ubuntu Testing Week (March 3-10), and it’s time to start getting involved. In other news, the Xubuntu Wallpaper contest is ongoing, and there are some updates around Bluetooth and Xfce. Here’s the latest!
Fedora
It’s the fourth edition of my Weekly FOSS Roundup! This week’s hottest news is the Steam Deck, an Arch-based handheld Linux gaming console. If that’s too hot, cool down with the OSTree-based XfIce desktop. Once you’re comfortable, send the Xubuntu team your best wallpaper for a
Xfce
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. What’s New? New Features * New “Cupertino” macOS-inspired layout ( Xfce #7). Note that this theme requires the AppMenu Plugin to display the menu
Xfce
Xfce PulseAudio Plugin 0.4.3 has arrived! It includes improved MPRIS compatibility and support for the Plasma Browser Integration plugin. What’s New? General * Exo 0.11 or newer is now required * Fixed various memory leaks and warnings * Removed unused dbus-glib include (Xfce #15343) * Replaced g_type_class_add_
Catfish File Search
Welcome to 2020! Let’s ring in the new year with a brand new Catfish release. What’s New Wayland Support Catfish 1.4.12 adds support for running on Wayland. Before now, there were some X-specific dependencies related to handling display sizes. These have now been resolved, and Catfish
Catfish File Search
Catfish 1.4.11 is now available. The latest release features improved support for symbolic links, various bug fixes, and a clearer preferences dialog. Search is better than ever. What’s New? General * Radio indicators are now displayed on the layout options, making your selection clearer on all themes Bug
Catfish File Search
The best Linux graphical file search utility keeps getting better! Catfish 1.4.10 features a new preferences dialog, a polished user interface, and significantly improved search results and performance. What’s New? New Features * A brand new Preferences dialog. This dialog includes options for window layout, display options, custom
Catfish File Search
Catfish 1.4.8 is now available. This latest release improves integration with OpenBSD, Wayland, Xfce, and numerous other desktop configurations. It also features many translation updates to improve Catfish’s international support. What’s New? Desktop Integration / Enhanced Thunar Support A long-requested feature ( requested 2+ years ago), navigating directly
Xfce
As we prepare to release Xfce 4.14, each component receives another review and polish round. Xfce Settings 4.13.8 includes many fixes and translations, forming a solid foundation for the Xfce desktop. What’s New? General * display: Disable auto-enabling profiles by default (4.13.7) * display: Sync display
Ubuntu 19.10
We’ve worked hard optimizing Xfce’s screensaver to give users the best possible lock and screensaver experience in Xfce. With Xfce Screensaver 0.1.7, we’ve dropped even more legacy code while implementing a long-requested feature: per-screensaver configuration! What’s New? New Features * Added support for on-screen keyboards.