Linux Lite 4.0 Diamond released with fresh icon theme, Timeshift backup tool & more

The Linux Lite project has announced the availability of Linux Lite 4.0, latest stable release from Ubuntu based, lightweight GNU/Linux distribution offering a pleasant desktop experience with a fairly tweaked Xfce Desktop environment. This release marks the beginning of the 4.x series.

The main highlights of Linux Lite 4.0 release includes a fresh icon theme, inclusion of Timeshift backup tool, shotwell image manager, and other Linux Lite specific applications like Lite Desktop, Lite Sounds, redesigned splash screen ..etc

• Faenza icons were dropped as it had not been maintained in some time (albeit there is a fork) and the same for the Arc theme, development seems to have stalled there. Most of our approach to theming in Series 4.x follows the popular Flat design focus. We also now use the Openzone mouse theme.
• Lite Desktop is a convenient way for you to get to frequently accessed locations on your computer.
• The help manual has been majorly updated. All content and images have been updated. This was a massive undertaking (nearly 3 weeks of continuous full time work), so please take advantage of our easy to follow guide.
• For the first time in Linux Lite we now have working system sounds. Head to Menu, Settings, Lite Sounds and configure sounds the way you want. By default, the start up and log out sounds are enabled by default, the rest of the system sounds are disabled by default. To enable system wide sounds, simply click on the Enable System Sounds button at the top. There is still some work to do here, but this is a great start.
• Timeshift replaces Systemback for system backups. If you intent to use Timeshift you should have at least a 125gb HDD/SSD or larger storage device to accommodate up to 5 snapshots. 

For more information, see Linux Lite 4.0 release announcement published in project's forums. You can also refer our gallery page to learn more about Linux Lite.

Linux Lite 4.0 Beta released with new icon and system theme

The Linux Lite team has announced the availability of Linux Lite 4.0 Diamond beta for testing. This release marks the beginning of 4.x series which is based on Ubuntu 18.04.x. In addition to the package updates from upstream project, Linux Lite 4.0 beta brings a handful changes like a new icon and system theme, improved system backup feature with timeshift, inclusion of Shotwell for basic image editing and management tasks, ..etc.

A preview of Linux Lite 4.0 beta. Courtesy - Linux Lite forums

Linux Lite 4.0 beta is released to showcase the features expected in upcoming stable release and will undergo testing for one month. The final release is scheduled to launch on 1st June 2018.

The main changes in Linux Lite 4.0 beta release can be summarized as:

• Minimum recommended specs have been raised slightly to more realistic levels (RAM, CPU).
• There are no more 32bit ISO releases. If you still require a 32bit 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.
• Wallpaper. This is not the default wallpaper for Linux Lite 4.0 Final. Traditionally, our first Beta release in a Series features our codename image. In this Series case, Codename Diamond.
• Full disk encryption now replaces home encryption in the installer (an Ubuntu implementation).
• The new boot splash also shows you the password field in GUI for encrypted partitions.
• Ubuntu no longer offers an opportunity to set a swap partition. A swap file is now automatically created for you which is a maximum of 2gb or 5% of free disk space (an Ubuntu implementation).
• Compositing is now enabled out-of-the-box.

For more information and screenshots of Linux Lite 4.0 beta release, see original release announcement published in Linux Lite Forums. You can also read about Linux Lite in our gallery.

Linux Lite 3.8 released based on Ubuntu 16.04.3

The Linux Lite team has announced the release of Linux Lite 3.8, the final release in Linux Lite 3.x series. This release brings various package updates from base distribution, better support for LibreOffice and other Linux Lite specific enhancements.

Linux Lite 3.8 being a maintenance release in 3.x series, provides a smooth update path from earlier versions in 3.x series. This update process can be done either through graphical update manager provided with the system or via command line tools. Linux Lite discourage attempts to update the system from 2.x series and other development releases.

A preview of Linux Lite 3.0 Final Desktop

Some of the noteworthy changes in Linux Lite 3.8 release can be summarised as:

• Better support for LibreOffice productivity suite.
• A new Font Viewer/Installer
• Linux Lite's custom Google based Search page as the home page in Firefox.
• TLP has been added to Lite Tweaks to provide better battery consumption on laptops.
• Various improvements & features additions for Lite packages including Lite Tweaks, Lite Welcome, Lite Update Manager & Lite user manual
• Updated packages like 
  • Kernel: 4.4.0-112 (custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 4.14)
  • Firefox: 58.0 Quantum
  • Thunderbird: 52.5.0
  • LibreOffice: 5.1.6.2
  • VLC: 2.2.2
  • Gimp: 2.8.22

For more detailed release announcement of Linux Lite 3.8, see projects official forums.

Linux Lite 3.6 Final released with optimal repo chooser and intelligent search for documentation

The Linux Lite team has announced release of Linux Lite 3.6 Final, latest stable release of lightweight, yet full featured desktop operating system for low resource computers. This release of Linux Lite introduces a optimal repository choosing application and intelligent search facility for documentations.

The Lite Sources app introduced by Linux Lite team will help users to select the nearest repository for Lite applications. It will help them to download Lite applications in a faster way. Another highlight in Linux Lite 3.6 release is an on-line and off-line search mechanism for documentations which will help users to choose required documents in an easier way.

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 online and offline search engine for the Linux Lite Help Manual. Search results are highlighted to allow you to easily find the help content you need fast.

For more information see release announcement published in Linux Lite forums.

Linux Lite 3.6 beta announced with repository mirror chooser and search enabled documentations

The Linux Lite team has announced availability of Linux Lite 3.6 beta for testing. There were numerous updates in Linux Mint since announcement of previous stable release, Linux Lite 3.4. The Linux Lite 3.6 beta release mainly features a simple repository mirror chooser and search engine enabled documentations.

A preview of Linux Lite 3.6 beta release (Courtesy : Linux Lite)

Lite Sources is a new GUI based application developed by Linux Lite team which helps users to choose a mirror for downloading/installing Linux Lite branded applications.  You can check status of various Linux Lite repository mirrors located around the globe and choose the one that is near to your location. These mirrors includes Linux Lite branded applications like Lite Welcome, Lite Software, Lite User ..etc.

Search integration with help manual was a long awaited feature in Linux Lite. It enables users to search the documentation for desired topic and read it easily.

Other updates in Linux Lite 3.6 beta release includes

• updated Arc theme for thunderbird, 
• Kernel 4.4.0-88 (custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 4.12)
• Firefox 54.0
• Thunderbird 52.2.1
• LibreOffice 5.1.6.2
• VLC - 2.2.2
• Gimp 2.8.22
• Base: 16.04.
• New wallpapers
• Better Bluray support
• Better Broadcom wireless support
• Samba conf file - share name shortened from linuxliteshare to liteshare.

For more information and screenshots, see release announcement published in Linux Lite forums.

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Linux Lite 3.4 released with easily configurable zRAM, update notifier & more

Continuing the goal of providing secure, user friendly and lightweight operating system, Linux Lite team has released Linux Lite 3.4 Final. The main focus of this release are improved security & ease of configuration. It also includes updated packages from Lite and Ubuntu repositories.

Lite Welcome, the welcome app shown when booting to Linux Lite desktop has got a fresh look. After installation, It will remind you to update your system, set restore point and install proprietary drivers. Lite Tweaks, another home made application of Lite Linux, includes four new features. In Hibernate & Suspend section, you can configure whether to show this option in login screen. Login & Logout feature will facilitate system administrators to disable options in logout confirmation window. Other features in Lite Tweaks are manage saved sessions and zRAM configuration.

Courtesy : Linux Lite Forums

Other highlights of this release includes:

• Lite Update Notifier - It is a new application developed by Linux Lite team to show desktop notification when updates are available. You can configure it to set frequency of update checks and to enable background update process without user intervention.
• Linux Lite 3.4 is based on Ubuntu 16.04.2 and hence includes all updated packages from Ubuntu, except Linux Kernel 4.8 hardware enablement stack as it may cause problems for people using old computers.
• Window snapping feature is enabled by default. You can drag your window to screen edges, to make it maximized or to make it occupy exactly half area of the workspace.

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 & Suspend, Login & Logout Options, Manage Save Sessions and zRam. With Hibernate & Suspend, you can select whether or not to show these options on the Logout screen.

For more information, screenshots and illustrations, see original release announcement published in Linux Lite forum.

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