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Linux Lite
DeveloperJerry Bezencon
OS familyLinux (Unix-like)
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen source and closed source
Initial releaseLinux Lite 1.0.0[1] / 26 October 2012; 12 years ago (2012-10-26)[2][3]
Latest release6.4[4] / 1 April 2023; 2 years ago (2023-04-01)
Repositorygitlab.com/linuxlite
Marketing targetLinux beginners; Windows users
Update methodapt
Package managerdpkg
PlatformsIA-32, x86-64
Kernel typeLinux kernel
UserlandGNU
Default
user interface		Xfce
LicenseMainly GPL and other free software licenses, some proprietary
Official websitewww.linuxliteos.com
Lite Welcome - A Welcome application that allows people to customize their computer after a new install of Linux Lite.
Help Manual - A user friendly guide that covers all aspects of Linux Lite.
Screen shots from the Help Manual.
Lite Tweaks - Software that empowers the user to tweak, clean and modify their system easily.
Lite Software - For installing popular software.
Lite Info - An application for uploading system information to the community hardware database.
Feather Logo free to use
Light Logo free to use
File:Linux lite dark logo sample sample.png
Dark Logo free to use
File:Linux lite light text logo sample.png
Feather and Text Logo free to use

Linux Lite is a Linux distribution based on Debian and Ubuntu created by a team of programmers led by Jerry Bezencon.[5] Created in 2012, it uses a customized implementation of Xfce as its desktop environment, and runs on the main Linux kernel.

The distribution aims to appeal to Linux beginners and Windows users, by trying to make the transition from Windows to Linux as smooth as possible. To achieve this, the distribution tries to conserve many of the visual and functional elements of Windows, to create an experience that can be perceived as familiar by Windows users. Additionally, the distro also sets out to "dispel the myth that Linux is hard to use", by trying to offer a simple and intuitive desktop experience.[6][7]

Features

Linux Lite has features[8] that are designed to be easy to use, with a simple and intuitive interface that is similar to Windows. It comes with a range of pre-installed applications, including LibreOffice, Google Chrome, VLC Media Player, GIMP, and Mozilla Thunderbird. Other notable features include:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Customizable desktop environment
  • Timeshift[9] backup and restore tool
  • Support for multiple languages
  • Built-in firewall for added security
  • Free software updates and security patches

System Requirements

Linux Lite is designed to be lightweight and run on older as well as modern hardware. The minimum system requirements[10] for Linux Lite are:

  • 1 GHz processor
  • 2 GB of RAM
  • 20 GB of hard drive space

However, for smoother performance, it is recommended to have:

  • 1.5 GHz processor
  • 4 GB of RAM
  • 30 GB of hard drive space

Version

Version Release Date Codename End of Life Based On
Released Versions
6.4 1 April 2023 Fluorite April 2027 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
6.2 1 November 2022
6.0 1 June 2022
5.8 1 February 2022 Emerald April 2025 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
5.6 1 September 2021
5.4 1 April 2021
5.2 31 November 2020
5.0 1 June 2020
4.8 14 January 2020 Diamond April 2023 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
4.6 1 September 2019
4.4 1 April 2019
4.2 1 November 2018
4.0 1 June 2018
3.8 1 February 2018 Citrine April 2021 Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
3.6 1 September 2017
3.4 1 April 2017
3.2 1 November 2016
3.0 1 June 2016
2.8 1 February 2016 Beryl April 2019 Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
2.6 1 September 2015
2.4 1 April 2015
2.2 1 December 2014
2.0 1 June 2014
1.0.8 17 January 2014 Amethyst April 2017 Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
1.0.6 24 June 2013
1.0.4 12 February 2013
1.0.2 25 November 2012
1.0 26 October 2012

See also

References

  1. ^ Linux Lite 1.0.0 Release Date
  2. ^ "Distribution Release: Linux Lite 1.0.0 (DistroWatch.com News)". DistroWatch. 26 October 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Roadmap". Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  4. ^ ""Linux Lite 6.4 Released"".
  5. ^ "Jerry Bezencon interview". Archived from the original on 9 November 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  6. ^ Bezencon, Jerry. "Free Operating System - Linux Lite". www.linuxliteos.com. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  7. ^ Prakash, Abhishek (17 May 2020). "In Free Software, the Community is the Most Important Ingredient: Jerry Bezencon of Linux Lite [Interview]". Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Features - Linux Lite". www.linuxliteos.com. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Timeshift". www.teejeetech.com. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  10. ^ "System Requirements - Linux Lite". www.linuxliteos.com. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
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