Sean Davis @bluesabre@fosstodon.org

#introduction

I'm a software developer hacking on #Xubuntu, #Xfce, and #elementaryOS and the current Xubuntu technical lead.

I started hanging out with the FOSS community back in the Google+ days. With much of my Twitter #Linux community looking for alternatives, I'm going to be a bit more active on this side of the Internet.

Let's make free software together!

Did you know that #Xfce hosts their API documentation online? You can find the docs for the latest release of each core component here: https://developer.xfce.org/

I've also added daily builds of Exo and Parole API docs at https://docs.bluesabre.org/

The next release of Catfish will have some nice goodies, with the community sending in some great patches:
- Better UI hints for destructive actions
- Sizes optionally displayed as binary or decimal
- Controlling sort via the CLI
- Ctrl+A Support!

https://gitlab.xfce.org/apps/catfish/-/merge_requests?scope=all&state=merged

#Xfce

How cool is it that we can now:
- Use Wayland with NVIDIA
- Use Steam in a Flatpak sandbox
- Use basically any game controller
- Play a massive library of modern Windows games in Linux

All at the same time, no fuss.

#introduction

I'm a software developer hacking on #Xubuntu, #Xfce, and #elementaryOS and the current Xubuntu technical lead.

I started hanging out with the FOSS community back in the Google+ days. With much of my Twitter #Linux community looking for alternatives, I'm going to be a bit more active on this side of the Internet.

Let's make free software together!

What's new in #Xubuntu 22.04 for 21.10 users? Check out the highlights here. If you want to go in-depth, be sure to check out the official Xubuntu release notes!

https://bluesabre.org/news/2022/4/20/xubuntu-2204-released

Two years, eight contributors, and numerous Zoom meetings led to a substantial rewrite of the #Xubuntu user documentation. Here's how we did it.

https://bluesabre.org/news/2022/4/15/the-road-to-new-xubuntu-docs

Just before the end of "Twosday", here's an updated guide on installing #Xubuntu 20.04, 21.10, or 22.04 (the supported "2" releases) on the Raspberry Pi 4! #raspberrypi

https://bluesabre.org/news/2022/02/22/install-xubuntu-2004-2110-or-2204-on-raspberry-pi-4

#Bluetooth issues in #Ubuntu 22.04? Seems like it's related to kernel 5.15.0. The good news is that it's really easy to install a more recent kernel version with the mainline app!

https://bluesabre.org/news/2022/02/18/use-mainline-to-easily-upgrade-your-kernel

I've been spoiled by the multi-touch gestures in macOS, elementary OS, and GNOME 40. Thankfully, by disabling Synaptics and installing Touchégg, you can bring gestures to #Xubuntu!

https://bluesabre.org/news/2022/02/17/unlock-multi-touch-gestures-in-xubuntu

In case you missed it, I’ve taken over the I Make FOSS Twitter account for the week. Check it out throughout the week for my musings on the state of FOSS in 2021. https://twitter.com/imakefoss

#GhostBSD 👻 isn't spooky at all. In fact, it's pretty familiar for Linux users and beginner-friendly. Don't be scared, take a look!

https://bluesabre.medium.com/not-so-spooky-a-ghostbsd-investigation-c7079e98549e

#Xubuntu 21.10 "Impish Indri" was released on 10/14. It features some new applications, improved keyboard shortcuts, and an updated Xfce 4.16 stack. Check out my post for more details and a handful of screenshots.

https://bluesabre.org/2021/10/17/xubuntu-21-10-released/

Use #VMware Workstation? Want to create an #elementaryOS virtual machine, but can't make the screen big enough to install? I can help!

https://bluesabre.medium.com/install-elementary-os-on-vmware-workstation-6d55f11a4034

It's time for the September #Xubuntu development update! This time there's news about our web server funding, the latest wallpaper, package updates, and even #Xfce 4.17!

https://bluesabre.org/2021/10/03/xubuntu-development-update-september-2021/

MenuLibre 2.2.3 is now available! This release features improved integration with various desktop environments and distributions. Reporting issues for unsupported environments is easier than ever with the new diagnostic dialog. Check it out!

https://bluesabre.org/2021/09/26/menulibre-2-2-2-release/

So, my laptop forgot how to suspend. Hibernation to the rescue! Setting it up was simultaneously harder and easier than I expected. #linux

https://bluesabre.medium.com/cant-suspend-try-hibernation-4695e4c35eb1

Here's your #Xubuntu development update for August 2021! We've got an updated 20.04 release, new features in the upcoming 21.10 release, improved translation support in the slideshow, and plenty of package updates. #FocalFossa #ImpishIndri

https://bluesabre.org/2021/08/29/xubuntu-development-update-august-2021/