Following the release of first point release in Ubuntu 16.04 LTS series, LXLE team has also announced release of 16.04.1, first updated release in project's 16.04 series which is known by the code name Eclectica. LXLE is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution built over core Lubuntu release.
LXLE 16.04.1 release brings all updated packages from official Ubuntu repositories, additionally it has added PPA's to provide latest version of packages like LibreOffice. Also, some of the applications from GNOME packages has been replaced with their MATE counterparts to offer consistent user experience.
LXLE 16.04.1 release brings all updated packages from official Ubuntu repositories, additionally it has added PPA's to provide latest version of packages like LibreOffice. Also, some of the applications from GNOME packages has been replaced with their MATE counterparts to offer consistent user experience.
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All software has been updated to their latest stable versions available for Ubuntu 16.04.1. Added PPA's ensure up to date apps of some of the most popular software such as LibreOffice. Overall the apps has been streamlined and slimmed. Even with the inclusion of three small Assistive Technology programs like a maginifier and onscreen keyboard.You may find a detailed release announcement in projects blog, along with several screenshots.
This version of LXLE was pretty difficult. A number of Gnome apps had to be replaced with their Mate twin application to maintain a consistent user interface. Many programs and solutions had to come from many different sources to make 16.04.1 of LXLE possible. A very eclectic OS. Hence the name, Eclectica.