Linux Lite
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"Simple, fast, free". | |
| Developer | Jerry Bezencon |
|---|---|
| OS family | GNU/Linux |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source and closed source |
| Initial release | 26 October 2012[1] |
| Latest release | 2.8 / 1 February 2016 |
| Latest preview | 2.8 / 1 February 2016 |
| Marketing target | Linux beginners; Windows users |
| Update method | apt |
| Package manager | Synaptics .deb |
| Platforms | x86, x64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic |
| Default user interface | XFCE |
| License |
Free software licenses (mainly GPL) and other licenses |
| Official website |
www |
Linux Lite is a Linux distribution, based on Ubuntu and created by a team led by Jerry Bezencon.[2]
The purpose of Linux Lite is to introduce Windows users to Linux, and provide them with a comfortable and useful user experience. It is designed to be simple and suitable for new Linux users who want a lightweight, highly responsive, and fully functional environment. Several aids are given to the new user to acquaint him with the operating system: a welcome center, a help file on the desktop, a control center where most user settings can be easily found, a system menu similar to the classic Windows "Start" menu, which can be accessed via the keyboard "Windows" key or the mouse, and more.
A good selection of software in preloaded onto Linux Lite, such as the LibreOffice Suite, Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird, the lighter weight AbiWord, the Gimp graphics editor, a system backup utility, VLC and more.
The installer runs about 800MB, requiring a DVD or USB stick. The system works well even on minimal hardware, making it excellent for reclaiming older laptops and netbooks, and is suited just as well for more powerful machines. Minimum hardware requirements are only a 700 MHz processor, 512mb ram, and VGA screen 1024x768 resolution, though more processor and RAM is recommended.
The distro is being robustly developed by an enthusiastic team, and is supported by an active online user forum. Version 3.0 is scheduled for June, 2016.
See also
References
Further reading
- Noyes, Katherine (2012-10-26). "For a beginner-friendly distro, try Linux Lite 1.0.0". PC World. Archived from the original on 2016-02-12. Retrieved 2016-02-12.
- Stahie, Silviu (2012-10-29). "Linux Lite 1.0.0 Amethyst, a Fast Distro for the Masses [Screenshot Tour]". Softpedia. Archived from the original on 2016-02-12. Retrieved 2016-02-12.
- Germain, Jack M. (2013-10-24). "Linux Lite Is Heavy on Features and Usability". Linux Insider. Archived from the original on 2016-02-12. Retrieved 2016-02-12.
- Nestor, Marius (2016-02-01). "Linux Lite Editor's Review". Softpedia. Archived from the original on 2016-02-12. Retrieved 2016-02-12.
- "Linux Lite". Chip. Retrieved 18 February 2016.