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X11 display server. Striving to improve the existing code base while maintaining backward compatibility to make X11 a viable choice for the future. For more information, please visit our GitHub organization at github.com/X11Libre

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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
On #ArchLinux, you can now get both the “oldstable” #XLibre 25.0.x and the latest “beta” 25.2.x packages from our XLibre third-party repo. Please see xlibre-arch.github.io for setup instructions. The old x11libre.net/repo/arch_ba... repo has been removed in favor of the new repos.
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XLibre for Arch Linux
XLibre binary packages for Arch Linux
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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 · 27/07/2026
We released the #XLibre Xserver 25.0.0.25, 25.1.9, and beta 25.2.2 during the last 4 days containing #security fixes for #CVE-2026-55999 and CVE-2026-56000. We recommend everyone update ASAP. github.com/X11Libre/xse... github.com/X11Libre/xse... github.com/X11Libre/xse...
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Release xlibre-xserver-25.0.0.25 · X11Libre/xserver
What's Changed modesetting: byte-swap ARGB cursor uploads on big-endian by @metux in #2196 (release/25.0) rootless: Protect alpha channel for Render operations by @metux in #2900 (release/25.0) gl...
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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We have an indication that the availability of version 25.0.0.24 also fixes an issue with Intel graphics cards on Artix as reported at github.com/xlibre-artix.... References: * x.com/XLibreDev/st... * gitea.artixlinux.org/packages/xli...
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xlibre-video-intel-25.0.2-1: Upgrading from v25.0.0-6 breaks GUI · Issue #1 · xlibre-artix/xlibre-artix
Everytime I upgrade from "v25.0.0-6 => v25.0.2-1" I get stuck at TTY on boot. No GUI what so ever. I have timeshifted back and have ignored the update for now. Ignoring the update is working fine f...
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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
The deleted post of an #XLibre maintainer has been restored on the #ArtixLinux forum. Additionally, they packaged the Xserver 25.0.0.24 containing 8 CVE fixes that we released on June 6, 2026. For now we have github.com/xlibre-artix and will look into solutions for the future.
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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Our response to allegations on the #ArtixLinux forum was deleted today, a few hours after posting it. It dealt with claims made by a former #XLibre team member, who calls himself "artist." You can find the deleted post in our X (Twitter) article x.com/XLibreDev/st...
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XLibre (@XLibreDev) on X
https://t.co/aiZWqWOoBX
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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
References: * forum.garudalinux.org/t/xlibre-vid... * github.com/xlibre-arch/...
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xlibre-video-ati breaks dependency 'xf86-video-ati' required by garuda-hardware-profile-standard-x11 · Issue #4 · xlibre-arch/xlibre-arch
Describe your issue When trying to use the packages from https://github.com/xlibre-arch on Garuda Linux the OP gets: :: installing xlibre-video-ati (1:25.0.1-3) breaks dependency 'xf86-video-ati' r...
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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
A quick rundown of the #XLibre for #ArchLinux packaging changes: 1. New pipeline. Faster updates. 2. New mirror. packages.xlibre.net/arch/stable/... 3. New key. xlibre-arch.github.io/xlibre-archl... 4. New doc. Like the #ArchWiki, but more XLibre. github.com/xlibre-arch/...
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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 · 02/07/2026
Josh Ellithorpe, alias @zquestz, released Plank Reloaded 0.11.169 a few days ago. The fork of the original Plank project provides a simple dock for #X11 desktop environments like Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce, and KDE with several improvements. #XLibre #Xingsday github.com/zquestz/plan...
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Release 0.11.169 · zquestz/plank-reloaded
Only play Trash docklet event sounds when enabled in the desktop settings Fix Clock docklet calendar emitting a GTK critical warning on close Localize the Clock docklet AM/PM marker for non-English...
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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The GitHub user bry4n12255 is working on #AnbryInput, a small experimental Xorg/#XLibre input driver focused on low-latency mouse and keyboard input. In his measurements, it performed roughly 20-35% better than #libinput. #Xingsday github.com/bry4n12255/a...
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GitHub - bry4n12255/anbryinput: A minimal Xorg/XLibre input driver focused on latency and low overhead
A minimal Xorg/XLibre input driver focused on latency and low overhead - bry4n12255/anbryinput
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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Jotalea github.com/Jotalea created #JotaWM, a custom tiling window manager designed to run with #XLibre. It features tiling and floating windows, binary space partitioning, EWMH support, a DWM-like configuration, and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O3X... #Xingsday
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jotawm | custom x11 window manager
YouTube video by Jotalea
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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 · 21/06/2026
On June 21, 2026, we released the #XLibre Xserver 25.1.8, which fixes an error with Xinput transformations. Please see the changelog at github.com/X11Libre/xse....
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Release xlibre-xserver-25.1.8 · X11Libre/xserver
What's Changed Xi: fix ProcX*ChangeDeviceProperty swapping by @cepelinas9000 in #3086 Full Changelog: xlibre-xserver-25.1.7...xlibre-xserver-25.1.8
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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 · 17/06/2026
On Jun 16, 2026, we released the #XLibre Xserver 25.1.7, which fixes a build error with libpciaccess v19 and one with musl libc, besides some smaller corrections. It also re-exports symbols needed for #xorgxrdp. github.com/X11Libre/xse...
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Release xlibre-xserver-25.1.7 · X11Libre/xserver
What's Changed (release/25.1) os: osdep.h: fix FTBS on musl by @metux in #2895 (release/25.1) hw/xwin: Allow DefWindowProc to SetFocus() as needed after WM_ACTIVE by @metux in #2903 (release/25.1)...
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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
José M. @jmpsosa79.bsky.social lleva mucho tiempo compartiendo regularmente sus capturas de pantalla de #XLibre, sobre todo los viernes. Nos hicimos eco de la idea de los #ViernesDeEscritorio y programamos nuestras #LiberatedScreens para esa fecha. ¡Muchas gracias, José, y a todos los demás!
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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
José M. @jmpsosa79.bsky.social has been sharing his #XLibre screenshots on a regular basis for a very long time, mostly on Fridays. Back then, we picked up on the #ViernesDeEscritorio idea and scheduled our #LiberatedScreens for it. ¡Muchas gracias, José, and to everyone else for sharing!
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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 · 06/06/2026
We recommend everyone update ASAP.
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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
We released the #XLibre Xserver 25.0.0.24 and 25.1.6 on Jun 05 containing #security fixes for CVE-2026-50256, CVE-2026-50257, CVE-2026-50258, CVE-2026-50259, CVE-2026-50260, CVE-2026-50261, CVE-2026-50262, and CVE-2026-50263. #CVE github.com/X11Libre/xse... github.com/X11Libre/xse...
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Release xlibre-xserver-25.0.0.24 · X11Libre/xserver
What's Changed (release/25.0) randr: fix SetScreenSize transformation by @cepelinas9000 in #2353 (release/25.0) glx: __glXDispSwap_CopyContext(): fix missing byte swap by @metux in #2359 (release/...
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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
⬆️ @anders.theres.life.ap.brid.gy 👏😉
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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
⬆️ @anders.theres.life.ap.brid.gy 👍😉
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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
Yep, you, @anders.theres.life.ap.brid.gy! ;-)
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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
Again, since it didn't fit the top post: Thank you, @anders.theres.life.ap.brid.gy!
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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
Since it didn't fit the top post: Thank you, @anders.theres.life.ap.brid.gy!
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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
Since it didn't fit the top post: Thank you, @anders.theres.life.ap.brid.gy!
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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 · 30/04/2026
We released the #XLibre Xserver versions 25.0.0.23 and 25.1.5 on Apr 28. They re-export some Glamor APIs used by #xorgxrdp, correct an xrandr "BadMatch" error introduced by a backport from the X.Org Server, and provide some other fixes. github.com/X11Libre/xse...
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Release xlibre-xserver-25.1.5 · X11Libre/xserver
What's Changed (release/25.1) miext: damage: protect against NULL screen priv or funcs by @metux in #2347 (release/25.1) randr: fix SetScreenSize transformation by @cepelinas9000 in #2352 [backpor...
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Artix Linux @artixlinux.org · 29/04/2026
AURIS, a new platform for users to share and discover init scripts, is now live! auris.artixlinux.org/auris/packag...
auris.artixlinux.org
packager
Repo responsible for running build jobs
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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
How do you know? He'll answer you as time permits.
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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 · 23/04/2026
The list you mentioned is Lunduke’s list. Other people have put us on lists before, and we haven’t paid much attention to them. At the end of the day, it’s their list and their opinion, not necessarily ours.
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XLibre @xlibredev.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We released the #XLibre Xserver 25.0.0.22 and 25.1.4 on Apr 21 containing #security fixes for CVE-2026-33999, CVE-2026-34000, CVE-2026-34001, CVE-2026-34002, and CVE-2026-34003 of the X.Org Server. We recommend everyone update ASAP. #CVE github.com/X11Libre/xse...
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Release xlibre-xserver-25.1.4 · X11Libre/xserver
What's Changed kdrive: linux: replace __uid_t and __gid_t by standard types by @callmetango in #2163 (release/25.1) os: use winsock2.h definitions on mingw in xserver_poll.h by @metux in #2267 (re...
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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
The links to the ArchLinux Forums thread discussing the reasons for the deletion of the #XLibre ArchWiki page: * bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.ph... * web.archive.org/web/20260417... Our post regarding the deletion of the XLibre ArchWiki page: bsky.app/profile/xlib...
bbs.archlinux.org
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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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