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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Fast, resilient, and at home in stormy waters. The life of a #Gentoo. In this picture: #XLibre 25.1.8, #Nvidia GTX 1080, Gentoo Linux kernel 6.18.38, Versatile X Window Manager (vxwm), compton More #LiberatedScreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libr...

A screenshot showing XLibre running on Gentoo Linux with vxwm.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We regret that we had to part ways with one of our team members. Given his recent behavior, he may try to remove #XLibre from #ArtixLinux for "technical“ reasons. In any case, we have packages, a forum, and a bug tracker for you at xlibre-artix.github.io.

A screenshot of XLibre running on Artix Linux.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Got some ripe Apple? XLiberate it! ;-) In this shot: #XLibre 25.2.0, MacBook Air M2013/E2014, #AntixLinux 26, Linux kernel 6.6.119, IceWM 4.0.0, 748 MiB of 3.77 GiB RAM in use. More #LiberatedScreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libr...

A screenshot of XLibre 25.2.0 running on Antix Linux 26 with the IceWM window manager.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

On Jul 5, a #GarudaLinux user was seeking help related to #XLibre and Garuda packages on the Garuda forum. He's been told to remove XLibre and the thread has been locked. We fixed the underlying dependency issue and assure you that you're welcome at github.com/xlibre-arch.

A screenshot of a thread in the Garuda forum where a user was seeking help for a dependency issue related to the XLibre and Garuda Linux packages.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

In April we promised x.com/XLibreDev/st... to create a place for #XLibre on #ArchLinux. With up-to-date binary packages and technical information. We've got it now: github.com/xlibre-arch. Please provide feedback if you run into any issues. We'll take care of them for sure.

A screenshot of the new central repository for almost all things XLibre on Arch Linux.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

On @phoronix-poster.bsky.social, users are reporting about the #XLibre releases in the forums. They did so for the 25.1.0 beta www.phoronix.com/forums/forum... and do now for the 25.2.0 www.phoronix.com/forums/forum.... Thank you very much!

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today, the Sun reaches its turning point and sets the schedule for the #XLibre 25.2 series beta. In 25.2.0 we fixed DRI 1.4 detection, improved the Nvidia support, Kdrive X servers, modesetting, and more. Please see the changelog at github.com/X11Libre/xse...

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This week's Liberated Screen was kindly provided by the Slackware team member @r1w1s1.bsky.social. In the shot: #Slackware current, Linux 7.0.12, KDE on XLibre. A big thank you to the entire team for including #XLibre in Slackware testing! More #LiberatedScreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libr....

A screenshot of XLibre running on Slackware current.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#XLibre 25.1 Series Feature Highlight We added the #seatd support authored by #Devuan. It can serve as an alternative seat management solution in #systemd-free distributions. To learn more about seatd and its seat management library, please visit sr.ht/~kennylevins....

A screenshot of the seatd homepage at https://sr.ht/~kennylevinsen/seatd.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#XLibre 25.1 Series Feature Highlight We enabled support for the proprietary Nvidia driver versions 340, 390, and 470 in addition to the already existing support for 570 and newer. So most of your older and newer cards should just work. Currently we're improving hybrid setups.

A screenshot of XLibre with the proprietary Nvidia driver version 370 running on Slackware Linux.

A screenshot of XLibre with the proprietary Nvidia driver version 580 running on Slackware Linux.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

June 5, 2026, marks #XLibre's first anniversary. We're thrilled and will share this with you for a week. Accordingly, we released our first stable version 25.1.6. Over the next few days, we’ll be introducing its features and expressing our heartfelt thanks. Stay tuned!

A screenshot showing the XLibre website celebrating its first anniversary and a festive background with confetti and party accessories.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Last but not least, there are #XLibre packages available for #RockyLinux. You can find them at the XLibre #Fedora Copr copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/g/xlib.... The sources are available at github.com/xlibre-fedor.... A big thank you to Anders R. Hansen and Kevin Kofler for maintaining them!

A screenshot showing XLibre running on Rocky Linux.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

There are #XLibre packages available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux #RHEL. You can find them at the #Fedora Copr XLibre group copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/g/xlib.... The sources are available at github.com/xlibre-fedor.... A big thank you to Anders R. Hansen and Kevin Kofler for maintaining them!

A screenshot showing XLibre running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

There are #XLibre packages available for #OracleLinux. You can find them at the Fedora Copr XLibre group copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/g/xlib.... The sources are available at github.com/xlibre-fedor.... A big thank you to Anders R. Hansen and Kevin Kofler for creating and maintaining them!

A screenshot showing XLibre running on Oracle Linux.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

There are #XLibre packages available for #Fedora. You can find them at the #Fedora Copr XLibre group copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/g/xlib.... The sources are available at github.com/xlibre-fedor.... A big thank you to Anders R. Hansen and Kevin Kofler for creating and maintaining them!

A screenshot of XLibre running on the Fedora 44 Cinnamon spin.

A screenshot of XLibre running on the Fedora 44 i3 spin.

A screenshot of XLibre running on the Fedora 44 Xfce spin.

A screenshot of XLibre running on the Fedora 44 LXQt spin.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

There are #XLibre packages available for #CentOS Stream. You can find them at the #Fedora Copr XLibre group copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/g/xlib.... The sources are available at github.com/xlibre-fedor.... A big thank you to Anders R. Hansen and Kevin Kofler for creating and maintaining them!

A screenshot showing XLibre running on CentOS Stream.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

There are #XLibre packages available for #AlmaLinux 10. You can find them at the #Fedora Copr XLibre group copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/g/xlib.... The sources are available at github.com/xlibre-fedor.... A big thank you to Anders R. Hansen and Kevin Kofler for creating and maintaining them!

A screenshot showing XLibre running on Alma Linux 10.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

#XLibre became the default Xserver in #PrismLinux 2026.05.05. Please read the announcement at prismlinux.org/news/2026/05... and learn more about this #ArchLinux derivative at prismlinux.org. A big thank you to the maintainers of PrismLinux!

A screenshot of XLibre running on the PrismLinux 2026.05.05 distribution with KDE Plasma 6.6.4.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We moved our #XLibre Matrix space to matrix.to#/#xlibredev:... and are looking forward to seeing you there! Please be advised the old address is invalid now. We also set up a Discord server at discord.gg/hBAEPNqYMs and bridged everything with our Telegram chats.

A screenshot of the new XLibre Matrix space at https://matrix.to/#/#xlibredev:matrix.org .

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

#XLibre is international. In this screen running on Plamo Linux, a Japanese #Slackware fork. Also featuring a Lenovo ThinkPad X260 with Intel HD Graphics 520, Linux 6.12.21, and #Xfce 4.20. 日本のユーザーの皆様、こんにちは！ More #LiberatedScreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libr...

A screenshot of XLibre running on Plamo Linux, a Japanese Slackware fork.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

The #GhostBSD project released its version 26.1-R15.0p2 yesterday, adopting #XLibre as the default X server. Please read the full announcement at www.ghostbsd.org/news/GhostBS.... For us, it's a remarkable step to become a default on a #BSD. A very big thank you to everyone involved!

A screenshot of XLibre running on GhostBSD 26.1-R15.0p2.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

There was an #ArchLinux Forums thread titled "Why was the xlibre ArchWiki page was [sic!] deleted?" Since 04:24 UTC today, members have been discussing the reasons for the deletion of the #XLibre ArchWiki page. We last counted 18 posts. The page was deleted at around 17:21 UTC.

A screenshot of the Arch Linux Forums discussion "Why was the xlibre ArchWiki page was [sic!] deleted?" after its deletion today.

A screenshot of the archived Arch Linux Forums discussion "Why was the xlibre ArchWiki page was [sic!] deleted?" before its deletion today.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The #XLibre page on the #ArchLinux Wiki was deleted yesterday by the wiki administrator Alad. The page was created about a month ago and was edited by some users, providing technical information about XLibre. Please see the threaded second post for links to facts and discussions.

A screenshot of the deleted XLibre ArchWiki page that got deleted on Apr 16, 2026.

A screenshot showing the content of the XLibre ArchWiki page as of Apr 13, 2026. Retrieved via the Internet Archive on Apr 17, 2026.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

We like to say thank you to those who share their #LiberatedScreens. To those who provide feedback on running #XLibre. Be it positive or things to help us grow. Thank you too to those preferring other display servers and still supporting the freedom of choice. Much appreciated!

A screenshot of XLibre and the i3 window manager running on Void Linux.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

#XLibre became the default Xserver in #Netrunner 26 "Twilight". Please read the announcement at www.netrunner.com/netrunner-26... and learn more about this #Debian Linux derivative at www.netrunner.com. A big thank you to the maintainers!

A screenshot of XLibre running on the Debian-based Netrunner 26 "Twilight" Linux distribution with KDE Plasma 6.3.6.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

#XLibre has been chosen over #Wayland by the #ArchLinux based @acreetionos.bsky.social. Quoting the homepage, "We believe that while Wayland is promising, it still lacks the absolute reliability required for professional and production workflows." Please see acreetionos.org for more.

A screenshot of XLibre running on AcreetionOS, an Arch Linux derivative.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

#XLibre runs on #Gentoo Linux. In this shot: LLVM-built Gentoo, XanMod kernel, OpenRC, XLibre 25.1.2, Nvidia RTX 4060, KDE Plasma 6.5.5. The user said: "XLibre is currently the only environment on my machine that runs reliably." More #LiberatedScreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libr...

A screenshot of XLibre 25.1.2 running on Gentoo Linux with the XanMod kernel 6.19.3 and KDE Plasma 6.5.5. The system was built from the LLVM OpenRC stage3.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We'd like to dedicate today's #LiberatedScreens to Devuan.org & Co. After systemd recently merged infrastructure code for age verification and locked discussions afterward, some of you may want to consider init freedom. Please see www.devuan.org/os/init-free... for your options. #XLibre

A screenshot showing XLibre 25.1.2 with Xfce on Devuan 6 Excalibur, installed via the third-party repository at https://github.com/xlibre-debian/devuan.

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Another user switched to #XLibre: "Finally took the dive and just installed on my desktop running #VoidLinux a few hours ago. Love it so far! … #Xorg had some glitchy problem with my old GPU, which seems to be liberated now." More #LiberatedScreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libr...

Screenshot of XLibre running on Void Linux with dwm, st, and pywal16 for the color scheme

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The release of #GhostBSD 26.1 with #XLibre is approaching. Together, we fixed a bug in the X configuration. Now we're looking for testers of the latest ISO ci.ghostbsd.org/jenkins/job/... in VMware, KVM, and bhyve. Please report back at forums.ghostbsd.org/d/796-ghostb.... x.com/ghostbsdproj...

XLibre 25.1.0 on the GhostBSD-26.1-R15.0p2-03-02-15-XFCE.iso

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Another Friday, another happy user: "XLibre working great and stable on #MXLinux 25.1 with KDE. Getting +170 FPS on Dota 2 also." Showing the #XLibre Xserver 1.25.1.1, #Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, and #KDE Plasma 6.3.6. More #LiberatedScreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libr...

XLibre Xserver 1.25.1.1, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, MX Linux 25.1, Linux Kernel 6.18.3, and KDE Plasma 6.3.6

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

#Xfce will keep #X11 compatibility for the foreseeable future besides their work on their Xfwl4 #Wayland compositor. That's stated at wiki.xfce.org/releng/wayla... and still holds true as verified with some Xfce developers. We're happy to provide an X11 server to run Xfce on. #XLibre

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We welcome our new #XLibre users! When sharing his screenshot with us, this one commented: "Finally liberated my computer after last move from the X.org." More #LiberatedScreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libr...

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The #Vendefoul Wolf #Linux maintainers recently introduced their #Viriato series based on #Devuan 7 Freia. They ship both #XLibre and #Xorg as well as the #KDE and #SonicDE desktop environments. You can download the testing ISO at vendefoul-wolf-linux.sourceforge.io . Look for "Devuan 7".

XLibre on Vendefoul Wolf Linux Viriato based on Devuan 7

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The #XLibre Xserver 25.1.1 and the 25.0.x drivers are now available on the latest #Vipnix LiveCD. It also ships with the #Nvidia beta driver 590.44.01, supports RTX 5080 GPUs, and has been thoroughly tested on RTX 3070 cards. Please see the announcement at x.com/coffnix/stat...

XLibre Xserver 25.1.1 running on the latest Vipnix Linux LiveCD

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The @openmandriva.org.web.brid.gy devs are demoing their distribution with #XLibre at #FOSDEM in Brussels. They brought an #AMD BC250, a #GPD MicroPC 2 UMPC, a #Radxa Orion O6 #ARMv9 SBC, and a #Steam Deck, all running XLibre on #OpenMandriva Cooker. Meet them at booth H4. x.com/berolinux/st...

OpenMandrivaOrg booth H4 at FOSDEM. They said, "OpenMandriva is pleased to announce the launch of the most expensive marketing program in history at FOSDEM."

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Anders Rytter Hansen @anders.theres.life.ap.brid.gy managed to get #XLibre and #XFCE running on #AlmaLinux 10.1 by compiling from source. He says, "[N]ow I can enjoy the performance and compatibility benefits of XLibre on a stable enterprise-grade distribution." bsky.app/profile/ande...

XFCE 4.20 and XLibre 25.1.1 running on AlmaLinux 10.1 (Atomic Desktop)

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

There's no value in holding back features. There's no merit in canceling contributors. There's no progress in removing commits. There's no freedom in forced obsolescence. We forked #Xorg to clean up the code, fix bugs, add new features, and release it. We bring #X11 forward. #XLibre

Jordan Petridis @alatiera@mastodon.social

You don't get to own Xorg. It belongs to the X.org foundation and community.

X.org literary hosts and runs Wayland and Weston

Xorg is dead and we killed it. And nobody regrets it.

Jun 10, 2025, 06:33 PM

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Sebastian Wick @swick@hachyderm.io

@alatiera we worked hard to kill it

Jun 10, 2025, 06:39 PM

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

#XLibre runs on #openSUSE #Tumbleweed. As always, all it takes is one person to try it and succeed. If everything goes well, we'll create packages together. A big thank you to James M. x.com/outtathebox5... x.com/outtathebox5... ! More #liberatedscreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libr....

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

On Jan 6, the #VendefoulWolf #Linux maintainers released a new ISO with #IceWM and #XLibre by default. According to them, it boots very fast and uses only ~200 MB RAM. You can read more about this #Devuan based distribution at vendefoul-wolf-linux.sourceforge.io. #XingsDay

Vendefoul Wolf Linux Excalibur with IceWM and XLibre

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The @delinuxco.bsky.social #ManjaroLinux spin released a new version 25.1.0-251226 with updates to #Cinnamon, #XLibre and other components. The ISO is available at www.delinuxco.com/category/dow.... #Xingsday

DeLinuxCo Workstation, a Manjaro Linux Cinnamon spin version 25.1.0-251226 with XLibre

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

The #XLibre Xserver 25.1.0 and the 25.0.x drivers are now available in the main #FreeBSD ports tree for testing. The legacy #Nvidia support option is enabled by default. Please update your xlibre-xf86-* drivers to match the Xserver! ports.freebsd.org/cgi/ports.cg...

XLibre 25.1 Beta 1 ports in the main FreeBSD ports tree

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

The #XLibre Xserver 25.1.0 and 25.0.x drivers x86_64 binary packages are now available in the third-party XLibre for #ArchLinux repository for testing. The support for legacy #Nvidia drivers is compiled in. Please update your drivers to match the Xserver! x11libre.net/repo/arch_ba...

XLibre 25.1 Beta 1 packages in the third-party XLibre for Arch Linux repository

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

The #XLibre Xserver 25.1.0 and the XLibre drivers 25.0.x packages are now available in the #ArtixLinux galaxy-gremlins repository for testing. packages.artixlinux.org/packages/?re...

XLibre Xserver 25.1.0 and drivers packages in the #ArtixLinux galaxy-gremlins repository

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Today, the Sun reaches the turning point in its journey, and #XLibre celebrates the 6-month anniversary of its first release. A great day for another big one: XLibre Xserver 25.1.0! This is the first beta in the 25.1 series. Read more about it at github.com/X11Libre/xse...

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

The recently released #CDE 2.5.3 runs on #XLibre. That may bring back some memories of good times, tears shed, or other sentiments… Yes, we are almost at the end of 2025, and CDE is still working. More #LiberatedScreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libr...

Common Desktop Environment (CDE) on XLibre

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

#XLibre runs on MS #Windows via #Cygwin. We already have #Mingw32 CI builds; now it works with #Cygwin too. In this screen: XLibre XWin, Konsole, glxgears, xeyes, lxqt-panel for X11 side by side with Firefox for Windows 64-bit More #LiberatedScreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libre/discussions/211

XLibre XWin, Konsole, glxgears, xeyes, lxqt-panel for X11 side by side with Firefox for Windows 64-bit

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

#XLibre became the default Xserver on the #CuerdOS 2.0 #Budgie, #Cinnamon, #LXQt, #MATE, and #Xfce editions. Please read the announcement at t.me/CuerdOS_Noti... and learn more about this #Debian derivative at cuerdos.github.io. A big thank you to the maintainers!

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

#XLibre became the default Xserver on the just-released #Vendefoul #Wolf #KDE Plasma edition. Please read the announcement at x.com/vendefoulwol... and learn more about this #Devuan #Linux based distribution at vendefoul-wolf-linux.sourceforge.io. A big thank you to Vendefoul Wolf!

XLibre on Vendefoul Wolf KDE Plasma edition

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

For the #XLibreArtixWeek, we compiled some Liberated Screens showing #XLibre on #ArtixLinux. Chronologically from the very first one on Jul 25 to the love for the global menu, #sxwm, and #herbstluftwm. All including #Initfreedom. More #LiberatedScreens at github.com/orgs/X11Libr...

XLibre on Artix Linux with Xfce, the very first user contributed screen on Jul 25

XLibre on Artix Linux with Xfce and a global menu

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