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Linux Lite 5.8 Is Slated for Release on February 1st, 2022, Now Available for Testing
Linux Lite creator and maintainer Jerry Bezencon announced today the availability for public
testing of the upcoming Linux Lite 5.8 release of his Ubunut-based distribution for Linux
newcomers.
Still based on the Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS release of the long-term supported Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
(Focal Fossa) operating system series from Canonical, the Linux Lite 5.8 distribution
release promises updated components, bug fixes, and many other tweaks and changes.
Don’t get too excited because Linux Lite 5.8 is an incremental update to the previous
releases in the Linux Lite 5 series. As such, it would appear that the major changes of
this upcoming update are an updated Papirus icon theme and nine new wallpapers to make
your Linux Lite desktop experience more enjoyable.
The developer says that there are many other tweaks and changes included in the final release,
along with an updated Help manual to help newcomers find their way through the Ubuntu-based
distribution.
Under the hood, some of the core components have been updated from the upstream Ubuntu
20.04.3 LTS repositories, including Linux 5.4.0-91 kernel and Mozilla Firefox 95.0.1
web browser. Also included are the Mozilla Thunderbird 78.14.0 email and news client,
LibreOffice 6.4.7.2 office suite, VLC 3.0.9.2 media player, and GIMP 2.10.18 image editor,
and Xfce 4.14 is used as the default desktop environment.
One of the coolest things about Linux Lite is that it gives you access to the latest
and greatest Linux kernel series. As such, users will be able to easily install the Linux
5.15 LTS kernel in the final Linux Lite 5.8 release.
Linux Lite 5.8 is slated for release on February 1st, 2022.
Until then, if you want to help the developer address last minute issues or just give feedback
on this release, you can download and test the Release Candidate (RC1) by clicking the
direct download link below. However, please try to keep in mind that this is a pre-release
version, not suitable as a daily driver, and you won’t be able to upgrade from RC to
the final release.
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Celebrate New Year 2022 by switching from Windows 11 to Linux Lite 5.8 RC1
Windows 11 is a great operating system. In fact, I can confidently say it is the best
desktop operating system Microsoft has ever created. Seriously, folks, it is wonderful.
If your computer is compatible with it, and you like Windows 10, you should enjoy Windows
11 even more.
With all of that said, Windows 11 can be a bit polarizing. It features radical changes
to the user interface (such as a centered task bar) which I adore, but some users may
dislike. Not to mention, the system requirements will leave many still-capable computers unable
to upgrade without using unofficial hacks. Even worse, computers deemed incompatible
could eventually stop getting updates! These unfortunate computer owners will have to decide
whether to continue using Windows 10 or buy a new Windows 11-compatible PC.
Thankfully, there is an arguably better option -- just switch to Linux! Yes, modern Linux-based
operating systems are very well-supported and most will run great on aging hardware
(unlike Windows 11). Linux Lite, which uses the Xfce desktop environment, is one of the
best Linux distributions for Windows-switchers, as it is lightweight, modern, and very familiar.
Today, on this last day of 2021, the first release candidate of the upcoming Linux Lite
5.8 becomes available, and you can celebrate the start of 2022 by saying goodbye to Windows!
The operating system is based on Ubuntu 20.04.3. The distribution uses Linux kernel 5.4.0-91,
but other kernels are available too, ranging from 3.13 to 5.15. Linux Lite 5.8 RC1 also
comes with some excellent software packages, such as Firefox 95.0.1, Thunderbird 78.14.0,
LibreOffice 6.4.7.2, VLC 3.0.9.2, and GIMP 2.10.18.
The developers share known issues below.
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 - press the ESC key whilst booting in UEFI mode after your BIOS has posted. Use
the SHIFT key if running Linux Lite in Legacy mode.
Grub menu shows Linux Lite as 'Ubuntu'. If you are ready to try out Linux Lite 5.8
RC1, you can download it here now. Should you replace Windows with Linux Lite today?
No, not immediately -- you should try it first and make sure sure it fully meets your needs.
Plus, don't forget, this is only a release candidate -- the final version is scheduled
to be released in February 2022. It would be wise to wait for the final stable version
before making any decisions.
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Linux Lite 5.8-rc1 announced
The release candidate for version 5.8 of Linux Lite , a user-friendly, Ubuntu-based, low-
resource , lightweight GNU/Linux distribution using the Xfce desktop environment , has been
announced by Jerry Bezencon. The final version of the new version that comes with the Adapta
window theme is scheduled to be announced on February 1, 2022. The system, which is
built on the 5.4.0-91 Linux kernel, also gives the opportunity to obtain special kernels
such as 3.13 and 5.15 from the repositories. System; It includes packages such as Firefox
95.0.1, Thunderbird 78.14.0, LibreOffice 6.4.7.2, VLC 3.0.9.2, Gimp 2.10.18, Base 20.04.3.
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Linux Lite Updating to Version 5.8!
Linux Lite, which makes it possible to have a fluent user experience on old systems, will
update version 5.8.
If you have an old computer, you know how difficult it is to use Windows these days.
While the Windows 11 operating system, released by Microsoft this year, appeals to the computers
of the last 5 years, even Windows 7 can be heavy for computers from the 2000s. At this
point, Linux Lite , which is a doping for old computers, is running to your support.
Linux Lite, which can run fluently on old systems, is updated to version 5.8 .
Linux Lite 5.8 test version released!
Although the 5.8 version , which is an interim update, will be fully released in February,
the control version is currently available for download. This update does not bring major
innovations compared to previous versions. However, updating the Linux kernel to the
5.15 LTS version is a big innovation. It was necessary to switch to this kernel to provide
the best Linux experience, and this change will happen with the next update in February.
It is possible that you will encounter some bugs in the test version. Linux Lite 's low-performance
systems to install a version control when you consider that appeal may not be so healthy.
If you are using a really old system, installing this version can be a gamble on your computer's
performance.
The only interesting change of Linux Lite 5.8, which will be available for download
for all users in February, seems to be the kernel update . So you never need to hurry
to install the update. However, if you want to experience the latest version, you can
visit Linux Lite's download page.
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