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GhostBSD has introduced a new desktop environment.

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GhostBSD Comes Up With Gershwin, A New Desktop Environment With OS X Like Looks
GhostBSD with a surprise release.
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August 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
linux-magazine.com
Looking for an alternative home desktop system? Michael Reed gives you a deep dive into FreeBSD

www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2026/...

#desktop #FOSS #FreeBSD #GhostBSD #OpenSource

@freebsdfoundation.bsky.social
Screenshot: Xfce4 running on FreeBSD
September 24, 2026 at 6:42 PM
xlibredev.bsky.social
ostechnix.com reports:

GhostBSD is going to abandon Xorg after 15 years. Eric Turgeon explains why #GhostBSD switched from #Xorg to #XLibre instead of #Wayland.

Full details here: ostechnix.com/ghostbsd-swi...
GhostBSD Switches to XLibre Over Wayland - OSTechNix
Eric Turgeon explains why GhostBSD switched from Xorg to XLibre instead of Wayland. Learn Why did GhostBSD abandon Xorg after 15 years.
ostechnix.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:41 PM
xlibredev.bsky.social
The #GhostBSD project leader, Eric Turgeon, posted on X about an hour ago:

> After the news about Xorg rebase, I made @xlibredev.bsky.social the default display server on GhostBSD for the next release.

github.com/ghostbsd/gho...
#BSD #FreeBSD #X11 #XLibre #Xorg
Default GhostBSD to XLibre by ericbsd · Pull Request #259 · ghostbsd/ghostbsd-build
We will release the next release of GhostBSD with XLibre due to the upcoming Xorg rebase. Thanks, @b-aaz, for your work on Xlibre ports! Also, thanks to the @X11Libre team! Summary by Sourcery Enha...
github.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:02 AM
jimblimey.com
Sunday night beer and code
Messy desk with a half full pint glass, on the screen is Geany running on GhostBSD displaying code for moving a player character depending on key pressed
July 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Why GhostBSD is the Ultimate FreeBSD-Based Desktop for 2025
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#GhostBSD #FreeBSD #OpenSource #GershwinDE #ZFSSystem #BSDDesktop #Tech2025 #OperatingSystem #PrivacyFirst #UnixLegacy
Why GhostBSD Is The Ultimate FreeBSD-Based Desktop For 2025
Ready to ditch bloated OSes? Discover GhostBSD, the ultimate FreeBSD-based desktop for 2025! With the sleek Gershwin DE, ZFS snapshots, and top-notch hardware support, it’s perfect for coders, privacy...
techrefreshing.com
August 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
phoronix-poster.bsky.social
GhostBSD To Use XLibre Server, MATE vs. Gershwin Desktop Decision In Future - https://www.phoronix.com/news/GhostBSD-Eyes-XLibre
GhostBSD To Use XLibre Server, MATE vs. Gershwin Desktop Decision In Future
GhostBSD lead developer Eric Turgeon published an update regarding X.Org Server vs. XLibre vs. Wayland planning for the GhostBSD distribution moving forward as well as some future uncertainties to this desktop-focused, FreeBSD-derived OS...
www.phoronix.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:11 PM
runswindows95.bsky.social
Upgraded my old 4th gen i5 from 8GB to 16GB of RAM so I can VM GhostBSD UNIX fully in case I ditch Windows.

For the non-nerds: spent some money to maybe ditch Windows one day.
January 23, 2026 at 2:10 AM
dendrobatus-azureus.bsd.cafe.ap.brid.gy
ghostBSD freeBSD and Linux Mint on one DVD

Distribution BSD freeBSD ghostBSD programming technology retro Computing
November 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
phoronix-poster.bsky.social
GhostBSD 26.1 Now Based On FreeBSD 15.0, Switches to XLibre X Server - https://www.phoronix.com/news/GhostBSD-26.1-R15.0p2
GhostBSD 26.1 Now Based On FreeBSD 15.0, Switches to XLibre X Server
GhostBSD 26.1-R15.0p2 released today as a big upgrade for this desktop-focused, BSD operating system derived from FreeBSD...
www.phoronix.com
April 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
jbzfn.bsky.social
👻 After years of Linux, I tried GhostBSD and found it incredibly stable - and nearly unbreakable // ZDNET

www.zdnet.com/article/i-tr...

#ghostbsd #freebsd #bsd #opensource
After years of Linux, I tried GhostBSD and found it incredibly stable - and nearly unbreakable
This FreeBSD-based OS is for Linux users who want a reliable, Unix-like experience. Here's why.
www.zdnet.com
July 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
hexmani.ac
GhostBSD announces that it is larping
February 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM
heise.de
GhostBSD 26.1 integriert FreeBSD 15.0p2, setzt auf XLibre und bietet verbesserte Hardware-Unterstützung sowie ZFS-Snapshots. #FreeBSD
GhostBSD 26.1: FreeBSD-Desktop mit XLibre und ZFS-Snapshots
GhostBSD 26.1 integriert FreeBSD 15.0p2, setzt auf XLibre und bietet verbesserte Hardware-Unterstützung sowie ZFS-Snapshots.
www.heise.de
April 22, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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#verblog #vernews #news #bsd #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #linux #unix #zfs #opnsense #ghostbsd #solaris #vermadenday
September 21, 2026 at 6:27 AM
kd0082.bsky.social
Probando GhostBSD para no complicarme la vida con Unix.

Pues ni tan mal....al contrario #FreeBSD #GhostBSD #FridayDesktop
August 28, 2026 at 8:52 AM
ostechnix.bsky.social
GhostBSD 27.1 to introduce Casper, a preinstalled AI assistant for system maintenance. Automate bug reports, system fixes, and OS management powered by Claude AI.

More details here: ostechnix.com/ghostbsd-cas...

#Ghostbsd #Casper #AI #Openclaw #Claude #Agent #AIAssistant #Opensource #BSD #Unix
GhostBSD 27.1 to Introduce Claude-Powered Casper AI Assistant - OSTechNix
Meet Casper, the preinstalled AI assistant for GhostBSD. Automate bug reports, system fixes, and OS management powered by Claude AI.
ostechnix.com
April 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
phoronix.com.web.brid.gy
GhostBSD 26.1 Now Based On FreeBSD 15.0, Switches to XLibre X Server
GhostBSD 26.1-R15.0p2 released today as a big upgrade for this desktop-focused, BSD operating system derived from FreeBSD...
www.phoronix.com
April 18, 2026 at 7:20 PM
publiclewdness.bsky.social
Can anybody tell me if GhostBSD or FreeBSD has a GUI disk partition program available ? For instance on Linux I would use Gnome Disk Utility or Gparted.

#bsd #ghostbsd #freebsd
February 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM
trompaloompas.lile.cl.ap.brid.gy
Aquí de vuelta, con mis andanzas usando #ghostbsd, que para ser #bsd es bastante fácil, incluso puede servir como reemplazo de cualquier distro de GNU/Linux en el escritorio si se busca algo simple.
Screenshot de GhostBSD usando el escritorio MATE, LibreOffice 26.8 y Firefox 149
September 24, 2026 at 10:23 PM
lproven.bsky.social
GhostBSD makes FreeBSD a little less frightening for the Linux loyal

www.theregister.com/2023/11/07/g...

Traditional Unix sanity plus your choice of MATE or Xfce

<- by me on @theregister.bsky.social
GhostBSD makes FreeBSD a little less frightening
Traditional Unix sanity plus your choice of MATE or Xfce
www.theregister.com
November 7, 2023 at 12:17 PM
Beyond Linux: Discover the 5 Best BSD-Based Distributions
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#BSD #OpenSource #OperatingSystems #FreeBSD #GhostBSD #OpenBSD #NetBSD #DragonFlyBSD #Unix #Tech #LinuxAlternative #SystemAdmin #Cybersecurity #SoftwareDevelopment
Discover The 5 Best BSD-Based Distributions To Power Your Next Project!
Ready to go beyond Linux? Explore the 5 best BSD-based distributions of 2025—FreeBSD, GhostBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, and DragonFly BSD. From rock-solid servers to secure firewalls and user-friendly deskto...
techrefreshing.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
theregister.com
GhostBSD 25.02 adds 'Gershwin' desktop for a Mac-like twist
GhostBSD 25.02 adds 'Gershwin' desktop for a Mac-like twist
Hybrid of GNUstep and Xfce channels classic NeXT vibes The latest release of GhostBSD, an easy graphical FreeBSD distribution, includes a brand new macOS-like desktop environment, "Gershwin."…
dlvr.it
August 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
jbzfn.bsky.social
GhostBSD 25 review - Old-school work and frolic • Dedoimedo

#ghostbsd #freebsd #bsd #opensource
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GhostBSD 25 review - Old-school work and frolic
Review of GhostBSD 25, a FreeBSD-based UNIX-like operating system with the MATE desktop environment, covering live session, installation and post-install usage, including look and feel, display…
www.dedoimedo.com
June 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
xlibredev.bsky.social
He is starting to create Jenkins jobs to build from their unstable and testing repositories. For those unfamiliar with the #GhostBSD package process, the following documentation explains it: ghostbsd-documentation-portal.readthedocs.io/en/latest/co....
Package Management Process — GhostBSD documentation
ghostbsd-documentation-portal.readthedocs.io
September 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
xlibredev.bsky.social
Eric Turgeon, lead of #GhostBSD has created an #XLibre branch at github.com/ghostbsd/gho... and added two pipelines to build ISOs with XLibre to their CI repository at github.com/ghostbsd/gho.... #BSD #XLibreBSDsWeek
GitHub - ghostbsd/ghostbsd-build at xlibre
Tool to build GhostBSD image. Contribute to ghostbsd/ghostbsd-build development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
September 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM