Sean DavisFeb 2

Here's your @xubuntu news for February 2026! In this issue:

- GTK 2 support in 26.04 and beyond
- Replacing Hexchat with a modern IRC client (note, unsuccessful)
- Community wallpaper contest
- SSH agent issues (help needed)
- Confirming the Xubuntu 26.04 software stack
- Important dates
- How you can help

https://seand.xyz/blog/2026/02/02/xubuntu-development-update-february-2026/

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Xubuntu Development Update February 2026

Xubuntu 26.04 extends support for GTK 2, keeps Hexchat, and will ship with Xfce 4.20, MATE 1.28, and GNOME 50 components.

Sean Davis
Show threadRainer Müller

@bluesabre @xubuntu There is a fork of Hexchat named ZoiteChat with the goal to port it to Gtk3. Of course it's not clear whether that will be available in time for a 26.10 release, but it's nice to see that development has been picked up.

https://zoitechat.zoite.net/

ZoiteChat

ZoiteChat - a clean IRC client

Feb 2 at 10:06amWeb
Show threadSean DavisFeb 2
@raimue @xubuntu That's great news! Thanks for the info.