New post: Open Source & Engineering Leadership Update — July 2026 This month I’m covering Xubuntu 26.10 development, the new Xubuntu Wiki, xfwl4/Wayland, my election to the LPI Board, sponsorship updates, and thoughts on mentorship, feedback, and healthy technical teams. seand.xyz/blog/2026/07...

Open Source & Engineering Leadership Update — July 2026 - Sean Davis

Xubuntu development, LPI board service, sponsorship updates, and notes on sustainable technical leadership.

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#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 "Questing Quokka"

An overview of Xubuntu 25.10, the state of the Xubuntu team, and a look ahead toward the future.

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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

seand.xyz: A Fresh Start for My Work and Ideas

I’ve moved to seand.xyz—a new home for my open-source work and conversations around mentorship, community, and leadership in Linux and beyond.

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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

Xubuntu Development Update February 2025

The Xubuntu development update for February 2025 features a 24.04 point release, 25.04 Feature Freeze, RISC-V updates, and much more.

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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...

Xubuntu Development Update January 2025

The Xubuntu development update for January 2025 features Xfce 4.20, GIMP 3.0, and many smaller improvements.

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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

#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

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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#Xfce 4.20 lands on December 15th. If everything goes as planned, you’ll see it on #Xubuntu 25.04!

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XFce 4.20 Pre-release 2 released & wallpaper contest winners announced: alexxcons.github.io/blogpost_13.... #Xfce #Linux

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

elementary OS 8 Available Now

Carefree because you're cared for

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#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!

Xubuntu 25.04 • Xubuntu

Xubuntu 25.04

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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

Get the Most Out of Your Dashboard

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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.

😶‍🌫️Lurking on Bluesky... maybe I'll post about #Xubuntu, #FOSS development, or web stuff. Maybe I'll just watch everybody else having fun.