Linux Lite 4.2 beta is now available for testing
Jerry Bezencon has announced that the initial beta build of the upcoming Linux Lite 4.2, a beginner-friendly desktop distribution based on Ubuntu, is now ready for download and testing
Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. Linux Lite primarily targets Windows users. It aims to provide a complete set of applications to assist users with their everyday computing needs, including a full office suite, media players and other essential daily software.
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Whats Updated ?
- Kernel: 4.15.0-34.37 (custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 4.18)
- Firefox: 62.0.2 Quantum
- Thunderbird: 52.9.1
- LibreOffice: 6.0.6.2
- VLC: 3.0.3
- Gimp: 2.10.6
- Base: 18.04.1
Known Issues:
Is the slow boot fixed on some computers? That has yet to be tested. I have done some 'under the hood' work on this, but of course, we need testing on real hardware on an array of different computer configs to know for sure.
There is no upgrade to or from Beta releases. Beta releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system.
Required :
Minimum Recommended Specs:- 1Ghz processor
- 768mb ram
- 8gb HDD/SD
- VGA screen capable of 1024x768 resolution
- DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image
Preferred Specs:
- 1.5GHz processor+
- 1024mb ram+
- 20gb HDD/SSD+
- VGA, DVI or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution+
- DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image
Login to the live desktop is automatic.
The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.
As this is a beta release, there are bound to be bugs etc. Please help make the final stable for other people by participating in this Beta. Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.
