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UBports is a community-developed fork of Canonical's Ubuntu Touch operating system for mobile devices. UBports works on getting the mobile operating system working on new devices, provides software updates and ports new versions of Ubuntu to mobile devices.
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| 2024-06-01 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 7.0 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 7.0, a major new version of the project's Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring a customised Xfce desktop. This is the first Linux Lite version built from the long-term supported Ubuntu 24.04. "Introducing Linux Lite 7.0 final, code name 'Galena'. The theme of this Series is maturity. We've been offering Linux Lite for 12 years and, in that time, have integrated many features as suggested by the community as well as building upon a solid and secure foundation. Changes: Thunar 4.18.8 split view; minor changes to Lite Welcome; new install slides; plus many other tweaks and changes. Details: Xfce 4.18, Linux kernel 6.8 (custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.8), Chrome 125.0, Thunderbird 115.11.0, LibreOffice 7.6.7, VLC 3.0.20, Gimp 2.10.36, base 24.04. There is no upgrade path from RC to final or from series to series. Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4 GB or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. If the screen locks during live mode, type 'linux' into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)." Here is the full release announcement with screenshots. Download: linux-lite-7.0-rc1-64bit.iso (2,683MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2024-05-09 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 7.0 RC1 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Linux Lite 7.0, an upcoming major update of the project's Ubuntu-based Linux distribution with Xfce as the preferred desktop. This will be the distribution's first release based on the long-term supported Ubuntu 24.04. "Linux Lite 7.0 RC1 is now available for testing. The theme of this series is maturity. We've been offering Linux Lite for 12 years now and, in that time, have integrated many features as suggested by the community as well as building upon a solid and secure foundation. Linux Lite 7.0 final, code name Galena, will be released on 1st June, 2024. Changes: Thunar 4.18.8 split view; new install slides; many other tweaks and changes; Window theme - Materia; icon theme - Papirus; Font - Roboto Regular. Details: Linux kernel 6.8 (custom kernels also available via our repository for versions 3.13 - 6.8), Chrome 124.0, Thunderbird 115.10.1, LibreOffice 7.6.6.3, VLC: 3.0.20, Gimp: 2.10.36. There is no upgrade to or from RC releases. RC releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system." Continue to the release announcement for further information and screenshots. Download: linux-lite-7.0-rc1-64bit.iso (2,120MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2023-09-04 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 6.6 |
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Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. The project's latest release, version 6.6, focuses on providing a wider range of language translations. "Linux Lite 6.6 Final is now available for download and installation. This is one our largest releases on record since we began in 2012. We've added 1000's of lines of new code in the form of supporting a large range of languages. We've massively increased the number of language translations across the entire Menu and Sub-Menu system, by adding support for 22 Languages. We had the time to take on a task of this magnitude so we used it completely. If you speak a language other than English, we hope you enjoy a vastly improved and a more complete Linux Lite. Changes: Support for 22 new Languages added: Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese - Simplified, Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese - Brazilian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Sweden, Ukranian." Additional details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (SHA256): linux-lite-6.6-64bit.iso (2,417MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2023-07-10 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 6.6 RC1 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced a development snapshot of Linux Lite. The new release candidate for version 6.6 focuses on translation efforts with support for 22 languages added. This snapshot also updates the welcome window so that it detects whether the distribution is running in a live environment and displays the Install Now only when running in live mode. "Having completed a fresh install of Linux Lite 6.6, once you have restarted after the first login, full language support will be available across the entire Menu and Sub-Menu system. If there are still Menu entries that are not in your language, then consider contributing a translation to that developers software. If you'd like to help out with translations in this series for the above mentioned areas, please go here and post a reply with your changes under your Language thread. Thanks for helping the community out. There is still much to do, but we've made massive improvements to date." Additional details, including a list of freshly supported languages, can be found in the release announcement. Download: linux-lite-6.6-rc1-64bit.iso (2,338MB, MD5, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2023-03-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 6.4 |
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Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. The project has published an update to its 6.x series which improves packaging compression for custom software, offer a new reporting tool to diagnose problems, and updates the layout for the Thunderbird e-mail client. "Linux Lite 6.4 Final is now available for download and installation. Building upon the release of 6.2, we have added a number if new changes. Changes: our in-house applications are starting to be repackaged using ZSTD compression for significantly faster decompression speeds and higher compression rates; example - Lite Themes, old compressed package 91.2MB, Lite Themes, new compressed package, 76.8MB, this will benefit machines from a wider range of ages; great for slower computers when installing updates, lightning fast updates for modern machines; added systemd report to Lite System Report - this addition will help a wide range of people in regards to diagnosing a variety of booting and general system inquiries; our amazing support team on the forums will also find this very helpful." Additional details and screenshots can be found in the release announcement. Download (SHA256): linux-lite-6.4-64bit.iso (2,332MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2022-10-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 6.2 |
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Linux Lite is an Ubuntu-based distribution intended to be easy for Linux beginners to use. The latest version of the distribution, Linux Lite 6.2, features an improved upgrade manager, new Papirus icons, and Openshot has been replaced by Shotcut in the Lite Software utility. Other changes include: "Fixed dialogue lengths of many Linux Lite applications. Fixed hostname bug in Lite Tweaks. Many updates to the Help Manual. The Hardware Database now has over 75,000 submissions. 100k here we come! Fixed bug in Lite Sources not populating the codename. Purging even more logs in Lite Tweaks, freeing up space. Latest stable versions of Chrome, LibreOffice, Lite applications, etc. New wallpapers. Task Manager (System Monitoring Center) right click now works everywhere, updated icon. Microsoft Teams removed from Lite Software, no longer maintained by Microsoft, instead, they will offer a PWA version only for Linux. Fixed Kernel Removal in Lite Tweaks...." Additional information and screenshots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (SHA256): linux-lite-6.2-64bit.iso (2,135MB, torrent, pkglist) |
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| 2022-10-01 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 6.2 RC1 |
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Linux Lite is a beginner friendly distribution based on Ubuntu. The project's latest development snapshot, Linux Lite 6.2 RC1, includes an improved upgrade utility, Shotcut is replacing Openshot in the Lite Software utility, and a host of fixes: "Fixed dialogue lengths of many Linux Lite applications. Fixed hostname bug in Lite Tweaks. The Hardware Database now has over 75,000 submissions. 100k here we come! Fixed bug in Lite Sources not populating the codename. Purging even more logs in Lite Tweaks, freeing up space. Latest stable versions of Chrome, LibreOffice, Lite applications etc. New wallpapers. Task Manager (System Monitoring Center) right click now works everywhere, updated icon. Microsoft Teams removed from Lite Software, no longer maintained by Microsoft, instead, they will offer a PWA version only for Linux. Fixed Kernel Removal in Lite Tweaks." These and other changes can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (SHA256): linux-lite-6.2-rc1-64bit.iso (2,275MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2022-05-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 6.0 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 6.0. The distribution, which is geared toward providing a user friendly experience on an Ubuntu base, is focusing on bringing assistive technologies to users. "It's a well known fact that we target Windows users. Out of the box, Windows offers a fairly complete system. That includes tools for the hearing and sight impaired. In this release you can zoom in on the desktop, have a screen reader talk to you and complete tasks with an onscreen keyboard. We've made all of these functions highly configurable. The onscreen keyboard application is Onboard. On-screen virtual keyboard is an alternative input method that can replace a real hardware keyboard. Virtual keyboard may be a necessity in various cases. For example, your hardware keyboard is just broken; you do not have enough keyboards for extra machines; your hardware does not have an available port left to connect a keyboard; you experience difficulty in typing on a real keyboard; or you are building a touchscreen-based web kiosk. Orca is a free and open-source, flexible, extensible screen reader from the Gnome project for individuals who are blind or visually impaired." Additional information along with screenshots are available in the project's release announcement. Download (SHA256): linux-lite-6.0-64bit.iso (2,119MB, pkglist). |
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| 2022-04-25 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 6.0 RC1 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced that the first release candidate for the upcoming Linux Lite 6.0 is now ready for testing. Linux Lite 6.0 is based on the long-term supported Ubuntu 22.04. Some of the new features of this release include assistive technologies and a switch from Firefox to Google Chrome as the default web browser: "Linux Lite 6.0 RC1 is now available for testing. The theme of this series is inclusion and freshness. The newest browser, the newest office suite, the newest custom software. It has always been my goal to provide a lean, fully functioning operating system. In series 6 this will be our ongoing focus. New to this release are assistive technologies, in the form of a screen reader, a desktop magnifier and a virtual keyboard. All tools that ensures our hearing and sight impaired community is no longer forgotten. A new theme, a new system monitor and manager round out the main new features. Linux Lite 6.0 final, code name 'Fluorite', will be released on 1st June, 2022." See the detailed release announcement for a complete list of changes and a plethora of screenshots. Download: linux-lite-6.0-rc1-64bit.iso (2,120MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2022-01-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 5.8 |
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Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. The project's latest update is Linux Lite 5.8 which includes new wallpapers, Neofetch, and an easy to use USB writer. "Linux Lite 5.8 Final is now available for download and installation. This release includes updates to the Help Manual - our extensive, easy to follow Linux Lite guide, Lite Widget has caught up with the latest Conky syntax, there's an updated Papirus icon theme, Neofetch has been included, we've added Mintstick to our Accessories, there are 9 new wallpapers, and a host of bug fixes and enhancements for our target audience. If you're coming from Windows, you'll find this to be a solid, stable release that will help make your transition to a Linux based operating system, user friendly. If you're coming from another Linux based OS, you'll come to understand that this lightweight OS is the feature complete desktop you've been searching for. We've been repeatedly described as underrated, here's your chance to find out why." The release announcement offers additional details and screenshots. Download (SHA256): linux-lite-5.8-64bit.iso (1,470MB, pkglist). |
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| 2021-08-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 5.6 |
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Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. The project's latest release, Linux Lite 5.6, is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and offers a number of conveniences and upgrades. Python 3 is now used by default, it is possible to install the distribution via the welcome screen on the live media, and the Lite Tweaks tool will offer to clean up temporary files used by the Brave browser. "Linux Lite 5.6 Final is now available for download and installation. This release includes updates to the Help Manual - our extensive, easy to follow Linux Lite guide, you can now install Linux Lite directly from Lite Welcome, an updated Papirus icon theme, 2 new features added to Lite Tweaks, the introduction of the 'Pay what You Want' digital download model, 7 new wallpapers, Python default version now set to Python3, and a host of bug fixes and enhancements for our target audience. If you're coming from Windows, you'll find this to be a solid, stable release that will help make your transition to a linux based operating system, user friendly." Details on the release, along with screenshots, can be found in the release announcement. Download (SHA256): linux-lite-5.6-64bit.iso (1,424MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2021-07-28 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 5.6 RC1 |
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Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. The distribution combines its Ubuntu base with a collection of user friendly utilities and guides to help new users get started. The project has published a new development release features an option to launch the system installer from the welcome window and offers a new icon theme. There have also been a number of package upgrades. "Details: Kernel: 5.4.0-80 (custom kernels also available via our repository for versions 3.13 - 5.13); Firefox: 89.0.2; Thunderbird: 78.11.0; LibreOffice: 6.4.7.2; VLC: 3.0.9.2; GIMP: 2.10.18; Base: 20.04.2. Known issues: No prompt to eject media at the end of the Legacy install, prompt is available at the end of the UEFI install. Release notes - not working on first installer slide. Desktop icons - English support only. GRUB - holding shift down whilst booting in UEFI mode does not bring up the Grub menu (works in Legacy mode), waiting for Ubuntu fix. GRUB menu shows Linux Lite as 'Ubuntu'. After you install Linux Lite, you can change GRUB to show 'Linux Lite'." Further information, including minimum system requirements and screenshots, can be found in the project's release announcement for the new release candidate. Download: linux-lite-5.6-rc1-64bit.iso (1,413MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2021-04-01 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 5.4 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 5.4, the latest stable release of project's beginner-friendly distribution based on Ubuntu's latest long-term supported version and featuring the Xfce desktop. This version provides standard upstream security and bug-fix updates, as well as some visual improvements, such an updated icon theme and new wallpapers: "Linux Lite 5.4 final is now available for download and installation. This is a modest release which includes updates to the Help Manual - our extensive, easy to follow Linux Lite guide, an updated Papirus icon theme, new wallpapers and a host of bug fixes and enhancements for our target audience. If you're coming from Windows, you'll find this to be a solid, stable release that will help make your transition to a linux based operating system, user friendly. Changes: new 'Installing Software - From a Terminal using APT' section for the Help Manual; updated Papirus icon theme; ten new wallpapers six of which are from our resident artist; many other tweaks and changes." Read the rest of the release announcement for further details and screenshots. Download (SHA256): linux-lite-5.4-64bit.iso (1,400MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2020-10-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 5.2 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 5.2. The project's latest release is based on Ubuntu 20.04.1 and introduces a number of small changes and improvements. The firewall can now be managed through a module in the settings panel, old GTK2 software and themes have been removed, Adobe Flash is no longer included in the distribution, and new packages have been added to the Lite Software package manager. The distribution also includes some package updates: "Details: Linux kernel 5.4 (custom kernels also available via our repository for versions 3.13 - 5.9), Firefox 82.0, Thunderbird 68.10.0, LibreOffice 6.4.6, VLC 3.0.9.2, GIMP 2.10.18; base - 20.04.1. Known issues: no prompt to eject media at the end of the 'Legacy' install, prompt is available at the end of the UEFI install; release notes - not working on first installer slide; desktop icons - English support only; GRUB - holding Shift key down whilst booting in UEFI mode does not bring up the GRUB menu (works in 'Legacy' mode), waiting for Ubuntu fix; GRUB menu shows Linux Lite as 'Ubuntu' - after you install Linux Lite, you can change GRUB to show 'Linux Lite'." Further information and screenshots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (SHA256): linux-lite-5.2-64bit.iso (1,365MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2020-09-22 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 5.2 RC1 |
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Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. The project has published a new development snapshot, Linux Lite 5.2 RC1. The new version offers a firewall configuration tool through the settings panel, removes Adobe Flash, introduces a new battery monitor on laptops, adds a spellcheck dictionary to LibreOffice, and removes depreciated GTK2 themes. "Details: Kernel: 5.4.0-48 ( custom kernels also available via our repository for versions 3.13 - 5.8 ). Firefox: 80.0.1. Thunderbird: 68.10.0. LibreOffice: 6.4.5.2. VLC: 3.0.9.2. GIMP: 2.10.18. Base: 20.04.1. Known issues: No prompt to eject media at the end of the Legacy install, prompt is available at the end of the UEFI install. Release Notes - not working on first installer slide. Desktop icons - English support only. GRUB - holding Shift down whilst booting in UEFI mode does not bring up the Grub menu (works in Legacy mode), waiting for Ubuntu fix. GRUB menu shows Linux Lite as 'Ubuntu'. After you install Linux Lite, you can change GRUB to show 'Linux Lite'" Further details, media checksums, and screenshots can be found in the release announcement. Download: linux-lite-5.2-rc1-64bit.iso (1,375MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2020-05-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 5.0 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 5.0, a lightweight desktop distribution based on Ubuntu. The project's latest release features the Xfce desktop and is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. The new version improves UEFI support and swaps out the old firewall utility for FireWallD. The project's release announcement offers further information: "Linux Lite 5.0 final, code name 'Emerald', is now available for download and installation. This is the most feature-rich, complete Linux Lite release to-date. UEFI is now supported out of the box. It is recommended that you disable Secure Boot even though it will work, it's just a huge hassle to have it enabled. See the new inbuilt Help Manual for ways to do this on the Start page. No hidden telemetry: Integrity Check during live boot (an Ubuntu implementation) Crtl+C cancels check. GUFW has been replaced by the highly configurable FireWallD (disabled by default). Please read the full guide in the Help Manual under Tutorials. New Updater notifier: Enabled by default to check for updates twice per day, and only notify when there are updates. To disable, Menu Settings, Session and Startup, Application Autostart tab, untick Package Update Indicator. Latest WhiskerMenu with new default sort (Install Updates is now at the top of Favorites)." Download (SHA256): linux-lite-5.0-64bit.iso (1,340MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2020-04-22 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 5.0 RC1 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of the initial release candidate for Linux Lite 5.0, the upcoming stable version of the project's beginner-friendly distribution featuring the Xfce desktop. The new version is based on Ubuntu 20.04: "Linux Lite 5.0 RC1 is now available for testing. This is the most feature rich, complete Linux Lite release to date. This is the release many people have been waiting for. Changes: UEFI is now supported out of the box, it is recommended that you disable Secure Boot even though it will work - it's just a huge hassle to have it enabled; Gufw firewall has been replaced by the highly configurable FireWallD; new Updater notifier, enabled by default to notify twice per day; latest WhiskerMenu with new default sort (Install Updates is now at the top of Favorites); Paint now added to Accessories; Xfce Screensaver now included, disabled by default; updates and other software during slideshow will now install your hardware drivers - e.g. if you have an NVIDIA video card, they will be installed before you reboot...." Read the complete release announcement for a full list of changes and screenshots. Download link (mirrors): linux-lite-5.0-rc1-64bit.iso (1,344MB, torrent, SHA256, pkglist). |
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| 2020-01-13 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 4.8 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 4.8, a new stable version of the project's beginner-friendly distribution based on Ubuntu 18.04 and featuring the Xfce desktop: "Linux Lite 4.8 final is now available for download and installation. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all Windows 7 people who have come here to find a simple, fast and free alternative to Windows 7 which has reached its end of life and no longer provides security updates. Linux Lite makes the transition to a Linux-based operating system by offering a full, Microsoft-compatible office suite, familiar software like Firefox, Chrome, Teamviewer, VLC as well as full system back-up tools, a comprehensive and easy-to-follow help manual to guide you on your journey, Steam so you can keep playing your Windows games and so much more familiar software. Our desktop is laid out just like it is in Windows with a Start Menu to the left and a tray to the right with volume, network and calendar options, with familiar desktop icons that take you exactly where you want to go on your system." Read the rest of the release announcement for further information and screenshots. Download (MD5): linux-lite-4.8-64bit.iso (1,466MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2019-08-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 4.6 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 4.6. The project's new version is based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and makes it easier to switch between light and dark themes, introduces new documentation, and adds a new CPU monitor widget. "Linux Lite 4.6 Final is now available for download and install. This release has a number of changes. Changes: Lite Welcome gets a new Theme selector. Easily select either a Light or Dark Theme from the outset. There is a new Keyboard and Num Lock informational guide added to Lite Welcome too. The Help Manual gets both a Volume toggle tutorial. And we've also created a heavily requested USB persistence tutorial. Updated Lite Sources with comment about Linux Lite repos only. The CPU Performance mode plugin xfce4-cpufreq-plugin has been added as an option to the tray. Select it by right clicking on the Taskbar, Panel, Add new items, CPU Frequency Monitor. Right click on it and move it to where you want it." This release also comes with Timeshift installed for taking snapshots of the operating system and rolling back changes that negatively affect the system. Further details and screenshots can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-4.6-64bit.iso (1,467MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2019-07-29 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 4.6 RC1 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced that the first release candidate for Linux Lite 4.6 is now ready for public testing. Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly distribution featuring the Xfce desktop, based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (long-term support). Besides upstream updates, this version also brings a number of cosmetic improvements to the Welcome screen: "Linux Lite 4.6 RC1 is now available for testing. Changes: Lite Welcome gets a new theme selector - easily select either a light or dark theme from the outset; there is a new Keyboard and Num Lock section added to Lite Welcome too; Help Manual gets Volume toggle tutorial. Time permitting, we'll also try to fit in a USB Persistence tutorial; updated Lite Sources with comment about Linux Lite repositories only; the CPU Performance mode plugin (xfce4-cpufreq-plugin) has been added as an option to the tray - select it by right clicking on the Taskbar, Panel, Add new items, CPU Frequency Monitor, then right click on it and move it to where you want it; new wallpapers; updated the Papirus icon theme to the latest release. Details: Linux kernel 4.15 (custom kernels also available via our repository for versions 3.13 - 5.2), Firefox 68.0.1 Quantum. Thunderbird 60.8.0, LibreOffice 6.0.7, VLC 3.0.7, GIMP 2.10.12." Here is the brief release announcement with screenshots and MD5 checksums. Download: linux-lite-4.6-rc1-64bit.iso (1,483MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2019-03-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 4.4 |
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Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. The project's latest release, Linux Lite 4.4, offers a number of small updates and improvements as well as updates to key applications. "Moved from betas to RC releases. The RC release's build number is the date of the actual ISO build eg. Build 24022019 - 24th February 2019. The RC information and build number will only appear on the default wallpaper for that release, login screen and the live boot screen. The positioning of the text is such that it allows room for desktop widgets like Conky and Lite Widget to appear uncluttered on the right. Finals will not have any build information on the default wallpaper. Updated the Papirus icon theme to the latest release. Sound Juicer CD ripper has now been added to Lite Software. To get rip-to-mp3 support, Sound Juicer will also install the Restricted Extras package. Volume level - the double level volume bug has been eliminated. Removed all references to Google+ as that service is due to close down on April 2nd 2019." Further details and screenshots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-4.4-64bit.iso (1,365MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2019-02-27 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 4.4 RC1 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of the first release candidate for Linux Lite 4.4, the upcoming new stable version of the project's Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with Xfce as the preferred desktop: "Linux Lite 4.4 RC1 is now available for testing. Yes, that's right, RC1. We have moved off the beta build model to RC releases as these more accurately reflect the build quality of our pre-final images. Linux Lite 4.4 final will be released on 1st April, 2019 New Zealand time. The RC releases build number is the date of the actual ISO image build, e.g. build 24022019 - 24th February 2019. The RC information and build number will only appear on the default wallpaper for that release, Login screen and the Live Boot screen. The positioning of the text is such that it allows room for desktop widgets like Conky and Lite Widget to appear uncluttered on the right. Finals will not have any build information on the default wallpaper. Updated the Papirus icon theme to the latest release. Sound Juicer CD ripper has now been added to Lite Software. To get rip-to-mp3 support, Sound Juicer will also install the Restricted Extras package." See the full release announcement for more information, screenshots and MD5 checksums. Download: linux-lite-4.4-rc1-64bit.iso (1,366MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2018-10-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 4.2 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 4.2, the latest build of the project's desktop-oriented distribution with Xfce, based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. This release sees an addition of Redshift, an application that adjusts the computer display's colour temperature based upon the time of day: "Linux Lite 4.2 final is now available for download and installation. This release has a number of minor changes. Think of it as 'refinement' and not a 'major upgrade'. There are some new wallpapers and some minor tweaks here and there. Redshift has been added to Lite Software. Redshift adjusts the color temperature according to the position of the sun. A different color temperature is set during night and daytime. During twilight and early morning, the color temperature transitions smoothly from night to daytime temperature to allow your eyes to slowly adapt. At night the color temperature should be set to match the lamps in your room. This is typically a low temperature at around 3000K - 4000K (default is 3700K). During the day, the color temperature should match the light from outside, typically around 5500K - 6500K (default is 5500K)." Read the rest of the release announcement for more information and screenshots. Download (MD5): linux-lite-4.2-64bit.iso (1,348MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2018-09-25 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 4.2 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced that the initial beta build of the upcoming Linux Lite 4.2, a beginner-friendly desktop distribution based on Ubuntu, is now ready for download and testing: "Linux Lite 4.2 beta is now available for testing. This release has a number of minor changes. Think of it as 'refinement' and not a 'major upgrade'. There are some new wallpapers thanks and some minor tweaks here and there. The Help Manual will be updated for 4.2 in the final release. Details: Linux kernel 4.15 (custom kernels also available via our repository for versions 3.13 - 4.18), Firefox 62.0.2 'Quantum', Thunderbird 52.9.1, LibreOffice 6.0.6, VLC 3.0.3, GIMP 2.10.6." There are also several known issues in this release: "Is the slow boot fixed on some computers? That has yet to be tested. I have done some 'under the hood' work on this, but of course, we need testing on real hardware on an array of different computer configurations to know for sure. There is no upgrade to or from beta releases. Beta releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system." Read the rest of the release announcement for further information and screenshots. Download (MD5) the live DVD image from SourceForge: linux-lite-4.2-beta-64bit.iso (1,342MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2018-05-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 4.0 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of a new version of Linux Lite, an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Xfce desktop environment. Some key changes in version 4.0 include a new backup utility, replacing home directory encryption with full disk encryption and dropping 32-bit support. "The main changes in Linux Lite Series 4.x include a new icon and system theme, Timeshift for system backups, Shotwell to manage and perform basic edits on images, MenuLibre to manage menu entries, new Lite applications including Lite Desktop that manages common icons on the desktop, Lite Sounds to manage system wide sounds, and many of our existing applications have been updated. See below for all the changes: Minimum recommended specs have been raised slightly to more realistic levels (RAM, CPU). There are no more 32-bit ISO releases. If you still require a 32-bit OS due to hardware limitations, series 3.x is supported through to April 2021. Xfce PulseAudio plugin, has been added to the system tray for highly customizable options regarding volume management. Full disk encryption now replaces home encryption in the installer (an Ubuntu implementation)." Further details and screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-4.0-64bit.iso (1,349MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2018-04-27 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta |
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Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly, desktop distribution based on Ubuntu's long term support (LTS) versions. The project's developers have published a new development snapshot, Linux Lie 4.0 Beta, which is based on Ubuntu 18.04 and introduces several changes: "This Beta marks the beginning of Series 4.x Codename Diamond. The main changes in Linux Lite Series 4.x include a new icon and system theme, Timeshift for system backups, Shotwell to manage and perform basic edits on images, MenuLibre to manage menu entries, new Lite applications including Lite Desktop that manages common icons on the Desktop, Lite Sounds to manage system wide sounds, and many of our existing applications have been updated. See below for all the changes: Minimum recommended specs have been raised slightly to more realistic levels (RAM, CPU). There are no more 32-bit ISO releases. If you still require a 32-bit OS due to hardware limitations, Series 3.x is supported through to April 2021. Xfce PulseAudio plugin, has been added to the system tray for highly customizable options regarding volume management." More details and screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-4.0-beta-64bit.iso (1,311MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2018-01-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 3.8 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 3.8, an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the lightweight Xfce desktop. "Linux Lite 3.8 Final is now available for download. There have been a number of changes since the 3.6 release. This is the last release for Series 3.x. Linux Lite 4.0 Final will be released on June 1st, 2018. The changes for Linux Lite 3.8 include: more support for LibreOffice; regional support for DVDs; a font viewer and Installer; we now have our own Google-based search page as the home page in Firefox. We've also added TLP for Laptops to Lite Tweaks. We've added a Thesaurus (synonyms) to LibreOffice for the US English language. If you have DVDs that are from a region other than your own, you can now easily change the region so that the DVD will play in VLC. Insert your DVD, open a terminal and type 'regionset', then follow the on-screen instructions." Further information and screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.8-64bit.iso (1,027MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-12-29 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 3.8 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of the beta release of Linux Lite 3.8, a beginner-friendly distribution featuring the Xfce desktop. It is based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. "Linux Lite 3.8 beta is now available for testing. There have been a number of changes since the 3.6 release. This is the last release for the 3.x series Linux Lite 3.8 final will be released on February 1st, 2018. The changes for Linux Lite 3.8 include more support for LibreOffice, regional support for DVDs, a font viewer and installer and we now have our own Google-based search page as the home page in Firefox. We've also added TLP for laptops to Lite Tweaks. We've added a Thesaurus (synonyms) to LibreOffice for the US English language. If you have DVDs that are from a region other than your own, you can now easily change the region so that it plays in VLC. We've added a font viewer to make viewing and installing fonts easy." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details and screenshots. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.8-beta-64bit.iso (1,024MB, torrent), linux-lite-3.8-beta-32bit.iso (1,043MB, torrent). |
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| 2017-08-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 3.6 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced a new release of Linux Lite, a beginner friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and featuring the Xfce desktop environment. The new version, Linux Lite 3.6, makes it easier to select nearby software sources for faster downloads and includes a new way to search through documentation. "Linux Lite 3.6 Final is now available for download. There have been a number of changes since the 3.4 release. In this release, we introduce two major new features. Firstly, Lite Sources is a repository selector that allows you to easily select a software repository nearest to you. When new versions of Linux Lite branded applications are released, you'll now get much faster download speeds thanks to Lite Sources. The second newest feature for Linux Lite 3.6 is the inclusion of both an on-line and off-line search engine for the Linux Lite Help Manual. Search results are highlighted to allow you to easily find the help content you need fast." Details on how to use these features, along with screen shots, can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.6-64bit.iso (1,000MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-07-30 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 3.6 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of a new development snapshot for Linux Lite. The new development release, Linux Lite 3.6 beta, includes a new search engine for the project's help manual and a new graphical repository manager has been added called Lite Sources. "Lite Sources - A new application for Linux Lite. Lite Sources is a repository selector for Linux Lite created/branded applications... Lite Sources does not include Ubuntu repositories or software. This is only for Linux Lite created applications eg. Lite Software, Lite Welcome, Lite Tweaks etc. New Search engine for the Help Manual - The Linux Lite Help Manual has received the long awaited search engine. This is the culmination of four free software projects rolled into one. The search engine has been designed in such a way that the end result produces an easy to understand UI. The search engine is available both off-line and on-line and is mobile/tablet friendly." Additional information on the beta release can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.6-beta-64bit.iso (1,015MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-03-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 3.4 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of a new version of Linux Lite, a beginner friendly distribution based on Ubuntu. The new version, Linux Lite 3.4, makes it easier to schedule software updates, install third-party drivers and create a restore point for the operating system. "Linux Lite 3.4 final is now available for download. Linux Lite continues its focus on security by providing our latest application, Lite Updates Notify. This application is a desktop notification that informs the user of all available updates. You can set update reminders anywhere from once every hour to once every 3 weeks. Continuing our focus on security, Lite Welcome has a fresh new look, reminding you after a fresh install of Linux Lite to install updates, install drivers and set a restore point. This release also brings 4 new features to Lite Tweaks - hibernate and suspend, login and logout options, manage saved sessions and zRam. With hibernate and suspend, you can select whether or not to show these options on the logout screen." Additional details and screenshots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.4-64bit.iso (986MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-02-28 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 3.4 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of the beta release of Linux Lite 3.4, a lightweight distribution based on Ubuntu 16.04.2: "Linux Lite 3.4 beta is now available for testing. There have been a number of changes since the 3.2 release. Linux Lite 3.4 final will be released on April 1st, 2017. Lite Updates Notify - a new application for Linux Lite. Lite Updates Notify is a desktop notification that informs the user of all available updates. Menu, Favorites, Install Updates should be run before executing Lite Updates Notify for the first time. This is a notification only. Go to Menu, Favorites, Install Updates if the notification says you have updates to install. This is an optional application, you do not have to use it if you don't want to and it is disabled by default. Linux Lite 3.4 is based on Ubuntu 16.04.2; however, we do not include the 4.8 kernel hardware enablement stack. The HWE stacks were never meant to be supported for the entire life of the LTS release." See the rest of the release announcement for more information and screenshots. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.4-beta-64bit.iso (990MB, pkglist). |
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| 2016-10-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 3.2 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of a new version of Linux Lite. Linux Lite is based on the Ubuntu 16.04 distribution and strives to provide a light, fast and user friendly desktop operating system. The latest release, Linux Lite 3.2, features several package updates as well as improvements to the look and contrast of several components. "Linux Lite 3.2 Final is now available for download. The overall theme of this release is a focus on security. Linux Lite will now download and install the latest Linux kernel security updates when they become available via Install Updates. In this release we introduce for the first time the Lite Desktop Widget. This features basic system information as well as updates status to emphasize the importance of keeping your computer up to date. Also in this release we've included several theme enhancements, lots of updates to our Lite packages, as well as the usual fixes from the 3.2 Beta." Additional information and screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.2-64bit.iso (977MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2016-10-05 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 3.2 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the launch of a new development version of the lightweight, Ubuntu-based Linux Lite distribution. The new version, Linux Lite 3.2 beta, features a number of visual improvements to help users find boot menu entries, see process information and identify icons. Another significant change is the introduction of the Lite desktop widget. "Lite desktop widget - a new optional feature that displays basic system information, including Updates Status that reports the last time you installed updates. A portion of the code for this widget was outsourced, so thank you to those who support and donate to Linux Lite. To enable this after installation, go to Menu, Settings, Session and Startup, Application Autostart tab, tick Lite Desktop Widget. Logout then login again, the widget will appear at the bottom right hand corner of your screen after a few seconds of logging into your desktop. If you want transparency for the widget, go to Menu, Settings, Window Manager Tweaks, Compositor tab, tick Enable Display Compositing." Additional information and screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.2-beta-64bit.iso (976MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2016-05-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 3.0 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of a new release of Linux Lite, a lightweight distribution based on Ubuntu. The new version, Linux Lite 3.0, features a number of significant changes, including an overhaul of the graphical software manager. "Linux Lite 3.0 final is now available for download. A lot has changed since series 2. We have a new login manager, new boot theme, Lite software has had an overhaul, new system theme (Arc), we've added share hardware configuration (Lite Info), folder access from the menu and upgrades are now automated and seamless in series 3. In addition, there have been many bug fixes and adjustments since the beta release. The default final wallpaper represents the colors of our gem code name, Citrine, accompanied by the Linux Lite logo. Lite software has had an overhaul, we've added icons where there were select boxes." Additional details and several screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.0-64bit.iso (955MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2016-05-09 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 3.0 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of a new development release of Linux Lite. The new version, Linux Lite 3.0 Beta, features an overhauled software manager front-end, quick access to folders from the application menu and access to a hardware compatibility database. "Share Hardware Configuration (Lite Info) - With this new addition, we've already had 400+ submissions to the Linux Lite Hardware Database. Now included starting with Series 3, this software helps those who are potentially looking to install Linux Lite, to see what computers other people are running Linux Lite on. Just a note, if you're using VirtualBox, please don't submit any reports with Share Hardware Configuration, the last thing we need is a hardware page full of virtual machines." Additional information and screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.0-beta-64bit.iso (1,024MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2016-01-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 2.8 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the launch of a new version of Linux Lite, a user friendly distribution based on packages found in the Ubuntu repositories. The new version, Linux Lite 2.8, introduces a number of features, including better hardware support, a help manual that is accessible from the desktop and the ability to install the distribution on Btrfs volumes. "Linux Lite 2.8 Final is now available for download. The star of this release is the inclusion of the hardware enablement stack 3.19 based kernel offering greater hardware support. We've also included a host of new features including, Btrfs support during install, the help manual is now accessible from the desktop, Hulu now works out of the box, and the usual compliment of community suggestions and bug fixes. Changelog: Firefox 44.0 and Thunderbird 38.5.1; LibreOffice 5.0.4rc2; base: Ubuntu 14.04.3; new wallpapers...." Additional information, a screen shot and download links can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-2.8-64bit.iso (807MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2016-01-12 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 2.8 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of a new test release of Linux Lite, a low-resource, beginner-friendly distribution. The new development release, Linux Lite 2.8 Beta, ships with up to date versions of LibreOffice, Firefox, Thunderbird, WINE and GIMP. "Linux Lite 2.8 Beta is now available for testing. The star of this release is the Hardware Enablement Stack, 3.19 based kernel offering greater hardware support. This release marks the end of the Series 2 release cycle. It's been quite a journey. Our evolution in what we offer people is due in large part to our wonderful, valuable community. Most of the features that end up in Linux Lite came from your suggestions, your feedback. Linux Lite 2.8 Beta is a continuation of that symbiosis between developers and community. During this development cycle, the open source software community lost a pioneering visionary. Linux Lite dedicates this release in honour, and to the memory of Ian Murdock, founder of Debian. As usual you still get the latest Firefox, Thunderbird, LibreOffice, WINE (via Lite Software) and GIMP." Further information, screen shots and download links can be found in the release announcement. Downloads (MD5): linux-lite-2.8-beta-64bit.iso (808MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2015-09-01 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 2.6 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 2.6, an updated build of the project's novice-friendly Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Xfce desktop - now with a brand-new control centre: "Linux Lite 2.6 final is now available for download. This release cycle has seen a number of improvements and additions to Linux Lite. With the introduction of the Linux Lite Control Center, we aim to provide one central location for everything that you need to configure your computer. What's new: Systemback - a system restore and creation tool; Disks - an easy-to-use partition, hard drive and SSD manager; new Dark Theme; updates to some of our Lite applications. Changelog: Firefox 40.0.3; LibreOffice 5.0.1 RC2; based on Ubuntu 14.04.3; new wallpapers; new Lite Welcome; new root terminal theme; updated help manual; added Crtl+Alt+Del - brings up logout, restart and shutdown dialogue; added VLC browser plugin; latest WhiskerMenu." Read the rest of the release announcement for more information, screenshots and system requirements. Download (MD5) the live DVD image from SourceForge: linux-lite-2.6-64bit.iso (780MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2015-08-07 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 2.6 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of a new development release of Linux Lite. Linux Lite is a beginner friendly desktop distribution based on Ubuntu. The new beta release offers users a new settings panel, called Linux Lite Control Center, and the new Systemback backup utility which allows for the rapid deployment of custom Linux Lite images. "Linux Lite 2.6 Beta is now available for testing. After months of dedicated development by the team and outsourced developers, we're proud to announce the release of the Linux Lite Control Center. Linux Lite Control Center aims to provide one central location for everything that you needed to configure your computer. We're also pleased to announce the inclusion of Systemback, a versatile tool that makes it easy to create backups of the system and the users' configuration files. Linux Lite is now deployed across large networks and systems, Systemback allows the creation of a custom version of Linux Lite that can then be deployed to multiple machines in a given scenario. See below for more information on both of these new applications in Linux Lite. As usual you still get the latest Firefox, Thunderbird, LibreOffice, WINE (via Lite Software) and GIMP." Further details and screen shots are available in the project's release announcement. Downloads (MD5): linux-lite-2.6-beta-64bit.iso (777MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2015-03-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 2.4 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the launch of Linux Lite 2.4. The new version of Linux Lite features smooth upgrades between point releases. There have also been a number of improvements, including VPN support and the installer now supports disk encryption. "With the release of Linux Lite 2.4 Final, we continue to evolve into a fully featured, light weight free operating system. Major announcement - there is now an upgrade path on Linux Lite from within the LTS series for each release, update your current install from now until April 2016 with one click, see below for details on this. There are enhancements to Lite Software, Install Updates, Lite Tweaks and Network Share Settings. Bountysource has been a major factor in our ability to enhance our software. By paying developers to help improve our software, we improve the quality and usability of our applications. Disk encryption and LVM is now supported - see below for details. There is added support for exFAT, Android MTPFS, VPN connections and NTP to name a few. You get the latest Whisker Menu, there's a new default Terminal theme, and the Windows (Super) key now opens the Menu." More details (and screen shots) are available in the release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-2.4-64bit.iso (758MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2015-03-12 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 2.4 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced that the availability of the initial beta build of Linux Lite 2.4, an upcoming new release of the project's Ubuntu-based distribution with a customised Xfce desktop: "Linux Lite 2.4 beta is now available for testing. With the release of Linux Lite 2.4 beta, we continue to evolve into a fully featured, lightweight free operating system. There are enhancements to Lite Software, Install Updates, Lite Tweaks and Network Share Settings. Bountysource has been a major factor in our ability to enhance our software. By paying developers to help improve our software, we improve the quality and usability of our applications. There is added support for exFAT, Android MTPFS, VPN connections and NTP to name a few. You get the latest Whisker Menu, there's a new default Terminal theme, we've fixed syslog and auth.log not logging and the Windows (Super) key now opens the Menu. As usual you still get the latest Firefox, Thunderbird, LibreOffice, WINE (via Lite Software) and GIMP." Continue to the release announcement more information and screenshots. Download (MD5): linux-lite-2.4-beta-64bit.iso (753MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2014-12-02 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 2.2 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 2.2, an updated build of the project's lightweight distribution based on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and featuring the Xfce desktop: "Linux Lite 2.2 final is now available for download. This release is a product of the incredible contributions from both the community and the developers. We've added Backups, a very simple to use backup utility, Date & Time, File Search, and our newest members to the Linux Lite software family - Lite Cleaner, an easy-to-use point and click system cleaner and Lite Welcome which greets you on first boot, gives useful information about Linux Lite including updates, support and development. We've also added Light Locker as the new default screen locker. There are also improvements to Install Additional Software, allowing you to choose multiple programs at once to install. There is also Check Install Media that has been added to the live boot menu" Read the rest of the release announcement which includes screenshots and hardware requirements. Download (MD5): linux-lite-2.2-64bit.iso (738MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2014-11-14 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 2.2 Beta 1 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of the first beta build of Linux Lite 2.2, an updated release of the project's Ubuntu-based distribution with a customised Xfce desktop: "Linux Lite 2.2 beta 1 is now available for testing. This release is the culmination of ideas and suggestions from the community that improve upon Linux Lite 2.0. We've added Backups, a very simple-to-use backup utility, Date & Time, File Search and our newest members to the Linux Lite software family, Lite Cleaner - an easy-to-use point-and-click system cleaner and Lite Welcome - greets you on first boot, gives useful information about Linux Lite including updates, support and development. There are also improvements to Install Additional Software, allowing you to choose multiple programs at once to install. There is also Check Install Media that has been added to the live boot menu and finally, we've added some community created Linux Lite-themed wallpapers." Here is the full release announcement with plenty of screenshots. Download (MD5): linux-lite-2.2-beta1-64bit.iso (740MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2014-06-01 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 2.0 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 2.0, the new stable version of the project's lightweight Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Xfce desktop: "Linux Lite 2.0, code name 'Beryl', is now available for download. This build is the work of four months of constant development and the implementation of the best ideas from the team and the wider community. This also marks the beginning of our own repositories for our custom software so that changes and improvements to the operating system can be offered regularly. Now Lite User Manager, Lite Manual, Lite Software (install and remove additional software) and Lite Fix can evolve more easily to meet the needs of the user. In this release we wanted to combine the newest versions of well-established and supported software like LibreOffice, VLC, WINE and GIMP so that people have access to the latest features in those programs." Read the full release announcement which includes numerous screenshots. Download (MD5): linux-lite-2.0-64bit.iso (700MB, torrent). |
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| 2014-05-16 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 2.0 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of the beta release of Linux Lite 2.0, the upcoming new version built by a project that delivers a lightweight Ubuntu-based distribution with Xfce as the preferred desktop: "Linux Lite 2.0 beta is now available for download and testing. This build is the work of four months of constant development and the implementation of the best ideas from the team and the wider community. This also marks the beginning of our own repositories for our custom software so that changes and improvements to the operating system can be offered regularly. Now Lite User Manager, Lite Manual, Lite Software and Lite Fix can evolve more easily to meet the needs of the user. In this release we wanted to combine the newest versions of well-established and supported software like LibreOffice, WINE and GIMP so that people have access to the latest features in those programs." Read the rest of the release announcement for a short changelog and a screenshot of the new desktop. Download (MD5): linux-lite-2.0-beta-64bit.iso (699MB, torrent). |
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| 2014-01-17 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 1.0.8 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 1.0.8, a new version of the project's Ubuntu-based (12.04.3 LTS) desktop Linux distribution with Xfce: "The final release in the Linux Lite 1.0 LTS series is now available. In this release we bring you the first Linux Lite packages, Lite Software Center and Lite User Manager. There is a host of new features, including the 3.8 kernel from the Hardware Enablement Stack for better hardware support, new install scripts for webcams, a PAE kernel installer (32-bit) and a basic Games Pack installer. There is also now an option to add the Whisker Menu to the taskbar. This release also sneaks in at under CD size. A word about the offering of the 3.8 kernel. As this is the last build in the 1.0 LTS series, we wanted to offer people more hardware support. The 3.2 kernel is fairly old now, and Linux Lite 2.0 is bound to be sporting a very up-to-date kernel come release time circa May or June 2014." Here is the release announcement with a screenshot. Download (MD5): linux-lite-1.0.8-64bit.iso (696MB, torrent). |
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| 2013-06-24 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 1.0.6 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 1.0.6, a lightweight desktop Linux distribution with Xfce, based on Ubuntu 12.04: "Linux Lite 1.0.6 final released. This is our most feature-packed release to date. We've relied heavily on feedback from the community to help guide the development of Linux Lite 1.0.6. New features include easier networking setup between Linux Lite and Windows or other Linux operating systems, a system report tool to help troubleshoot problems, support for scanners, Bluetooth and a brand-new login screen. The Help and Support Manual is our most comprehensive to date and is available both offline and online. Changelog: Firefox 21.0, Linux kernel 3.2-pae; added 'Drives' shortcut to home folder; added Show Desktop button; added support for iDevices; added right click 'Open as Administrator' to Thunar; replaced wicd with NetworkManager...." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-1.0.6-32bit.iso (735MB, torrent). |
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| 2013-02-01 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 1.0.4 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 1.0.4, an Ubuntu-based distribution with a customised Xfce desktop: "Linux Lite 1.0.4 final for 32-bit processors with PAE support has been released. If you already have the CVF version installed, there is no immediate need to install this final version, just keep updating via Install Updates on the Menu. The only change of note is the updating of the Help & Support manual. Changelog: all system software updated; Firefox 18.0, added new default theme and icon set; added Steam for Linux (requires NVIDIA driver 304.22 or higher or ATI experimental drivers); added keyboard shortcuts information to the Help & Support manual; added open USB storage device in file manager on insert; added two new right-click menu options, Task Manager and Screenshot; replaced PCManFM with Thunar...." Here is the full release announcement with several screenshots. Download (MD5): linux-lite-1.0.4-32bit.iso (720MB). |
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| 2013-01-16 |
NEW • Development Release: Linux Lite 1.0.4 CFV |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 1.0.4, an Ubuntu variant with a customised Xfce as the preferred desktop: "Linux Lite 1.0.4 CFV (community feedback version) for 32-bit computer systems with PAE support has been released. This release implements many significant changes including a new theme, new icon set and a new Games menu including Steam (beta) and a link to the Humble Bundle website. This release is to facilitate feedback on the new additions. This will be the last release before the 1.0.4 final. It's more a beta than a RC given the major changes. This next step in Linux Lite is to show existing Windows users that there are popular gaming opportunities in Linux operating systems. Please be mindful that Steam requires around 300 MB of RAM to run. Also this is a beta of Steam, don't expect miracles and pink furry bunnies to bring you hours of bug free joy." Here is the release announcement with screenshots. Download (MD5): linux-lite-1.0.4-cfv-32bit.iso (761MB). |
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| 2012-11-25 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 1.0.2 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of an updated build of Linux Lite 1.0.2, an Ubuntu-based, beginner-friendly Linux distribution with Xfce as the preferred desktop environment: "Proud to announce the release of Linux Lite 1.0.2. With a number of enhancements, changes and additions Linux Lite 1.0.2 is smaller, leaner and has capitalized on the fantastic feedback it has received from the global computing community to produce a step up from the previous version. Changelog: all system software updated; Firefox 17.0; Linux kernel 3.2 PAE; reduced size of ISO image by maximizing compression of file system; added LibreOffice Impress; added ability to 'dd' the ISO image file; added tool tips for applications; added support for VMware; added libopenal1 for extra sound support; added keyboard shortcuts; PrintScreen key opens the screenshot tool; fixed bug where laptops unplugged from mains power source lost use of USB mouse...." See the full release announcement for a full changelog and system requirements. Download: linux-lite-1.0.2-i386.iso (744MB, MD5, torrent). |
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| 2012-10-26 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 1.0.0 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 1.0.0, a beginner-friendly Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with Xfce as the preferred desktop environment: "Linux Lite 1.0.0 'Amethyst' final for 32-bit systems with PAE support has been released. This distro was created for three reasons. One, to show people just how easy it can be to use a Linux-based operating system and to dispel myths about how scary Linux operating systems are. Two, to help create awareness about Linux-based operating systems. And three, to help promote this community. Linux Lite is free for everyone to use and share, and suitable for people who are new to Linux or for people who want a lightweight environment that is also fully functional." Read the rest of the release announcement for other interesting information. Download (MD5): linux-lite-1.0.0-i386.iso (874MB). |
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3CX Phone System is a specialist, Debian-based Linux distribution designed to run a complete unified communications platform. The 3CX client, included in the distribution, can also be installed separately on most hardware as well as the cloud. It provides a complete open standards-based IP PBX and phone system that works with popular SIP trunks and IP phones. It will automatically configure all supported peripherals and it also comes with clients for Windows, OS X, iOS and Android. The ISO image includes a free license for the 3CX PBX edition. The ISO image contains the standard Debian installer which installs a minimal system with the nginx web server, PostgreSQL database, iptables firewall and Secure Shell. Options not relevant to 3CX have been removed from the distribution. Download the installation ISO image from here: debian-amd64-netinst-3cx.iso (378MB). |
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