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LightDM display manager returns with first release in four years

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LightDM, a display manager previously associated with Ubuntu, has seen its first release in four years. Version 1.33.0 introduces support for Qt6, while maintaining compatibility with Qt5. This release marks the return of the project under new maintainers. AI

RANK_REASON This is a software release for a display manager, which is a component of an operating system, not a core AI development.

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LightDM display manager returns with first release in four years

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🐧 LightDM returns from the dark with first release in 4 years LightDM, Ubuntu’s former display manager, has had its first new release in four years – the first

    🐧 LightDM returns from the dark with first release in 4 years LightDM, Ubuntu’s former display manager, has had its first new release in four years – the first under new maintainers. LightDM v1.33.0 is a ‘catch up’ release that adds Qt6 support (Qt5 still wor... 📰 Source: OMG! Ub…

    LINKS omgubuntu.co.uk/…/lightdm-new-release-new…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🐧 LightDM returns from the dark with first release in 4 years LightDM, Ubuntu’s former display manager, has had its first new release in four years – and the fi

    🐧 LightDM returns from the dark with first release in 4 years LightDM, Ubuntu’s former display manager, has had its first new release in four years – and the first under a new set of maintainers 📰 Source: Tux Machines 🔗 Link: https://tuxmachines.org/n/2026/08/13/LightDM_returns_f…

    LINKS news.tuxmachines.org/…/LightDM_returns_fr…

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