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Xubuntu is a community developed, Ubuntu-based (Ubuntu with XFCE desktop environment) GNU/Linux operating system. Use this tag for questions specific to this flavor.

Xubuntu is intended to be an elegant and easy-to-use operating system. It comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment.

Xubuntu is designed to have a modern look and enough features for efficient daily usage. It works well on older hardware too.

The developers of Xubuntu focus on

  • usability - the OS should be functional and easy to use, not laden with unnecessary features
  • performance - the user should be able to get the best from their hardware
  • smooth running - integration and polish
  • community - the infrastructure and communication should create the most helpful environment to improve Xubuntu.

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How can I display the list of available Wi-Fi networks?

My Ubuntu laptop's Wi-Fi works fine on various Wi-Fi networks. But the list of available networks accessed from the toolbar icon of nm-applet no longer appears. I just see the known networks. The list of hidden networks also doesn't show any new…
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How do I setup dual monitors in XFCE?

I've got an laptop with a intel chip, and I'd like to setup dual monitors in Xfce. How do I do this?
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How to fix non working Dropbox icon on Xubuntu 14.04 LTS 64?

A few hours ago the dropbox icon in Xubuntu 14.04 stopped working. The icon is black with a red slashed zero. I cannot click on it to bring up the dropbox menu. I believe there was an update right before this happened. I reinstalled then purged…
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How do I set system-wide proxy servers in Xubuntu, Lubuntu or Ubuntu Studio?

I cannot find the proxy settings anywhere. Do I have to set it through terminal, through gconftools or is there some GUI present for it?
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What is tumblerd?

I've recently switched to Xubuntu and just noticed a process I've not come across before---tumblerd that was eating about 100MB. I can't find much information about this, except for this on SourceForge. Should I be concerned?
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How can I disable Alt-Scroll zoom in XFCE4 (Xubuntu)

In XFCE4 desktop environments, alt+scroll wheel zooms my entire desktop. I'm finding this very annoying because sometimes I flick the scroll wheel to go to the top of a document then press the alt key for a some unrelated keyboard shortcut and find…
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How can I change xfce bottom panel to the top?

I am using Xubuntu 12.10 and would like to change the panel which is currently on the bootm to the top. This is the opposite of what most people using Unity want to do. I have done this in the past but have forgotten how and could not find the…
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How to update Python to the latest version on Ubuntu 18.04

The current version of python I've now which is installed by default with Ubuntu is 2.7rc1 , Is it possible to update it officially to the latest version (3.7.1) ? Thank You .
Ahmed Ashraf
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Resetting Xfce Panels to default settings?

How do I reset my Xfce panels to the default settings that Xubuntu uses?
Evan Carroll
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How can I prevent Skype from starting automatically on boot?

How do I prevent Skype from automatically starting every time I boot my Xubuntu 12.10 netbook? Things I've tried: Removing it from the Settings Manager->Session and Startup->Application Autostart - couldn't find it in the list. Checking for a…
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How do you remap a key to the Caps Lock key in Xubuntu?

I'm using Xubuntu 12.04. How do I either swap or remap the Control (or any key) and Caps Lock keys?
Evan Carroll
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What is the correct pronunciation of Xubuntu?

I know how to pronounce Ubuntu but I don't know how to pronounce Xubuntu (which I'm currently enjoying). Should it be 'zoo'-buntu or 'eks'-ubuntu or something else ? (Similarly 'loo'-buntu or 'el'-ubuntu, 'koo'-buntu or 'kay'-ubuntu?) Maybe this…
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XUbuntu: Make Shift+NumPad work like Windows

Ok, I've used Ubuntu with GNOME for a while, but now I'm using XUbuntu. In Ubuntu, there used to be a keyboard preference which makes the numpad more sane, it was called something like "Make Shift+NumPad work like Windows". The problem this options…
Raphael R.
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Lighter in CPU/Memory Usage: Lubuntu or Xubuntu

I am looking for an Ubuntu version that consumes less Memory and CPU. I have read both Lubuntu and Xubuntu (The homepages, wikipedia, phoronix and other sites comparing both). But from experience, which one uses less memory and is less CPU…
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Thunar files view, date format "today, yesterday"

The detail view of Thunar shows the modification time as localized date (dd.mm.YYYY for my location), which is fine, but I would like to see the time, too. And it doesn't show the recently modified files in the same manner, but a new year decorates…
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