Tag: Calamares

  • Beginner-Friendly Linux Lite 8.0: New Installer & Kernels

    Beginner-Friendly Linux Lite 8.0: New Installer & Kernels

    Key Takeaway

    – Linux Lite 8.0 (codenamed Hematite) is based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
    – All GUI apps ported to GTK4 and custom apps translated into 22+ languages
    – Replaces Ubiquity with Calamares installer, Firefox returns as default browser
    – New Lite apps include Kernel Manager (with Desktop/Gaming flavors), MyAI, and Game Center
    – Minimum system requirements: 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB storage, 1366×768 display

    Based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

    Linux Lite 8.0 is a refresh of a distro that has been around for no less than 14 years. Codenamed Hematite, it uses Xfce with LightDM to provide a pleasant and reliable visual user experience. In this release, all custom apps have been translated into no fewer than 22 languages, and all GUI apps were ported to GTK4 (from GTK3/WebKit2).

    Codenamed Hematite

    In addition to the above, Linux Lite 8.0 also comes with Calamares instead of Ubiquity, Firefox becomes the default web browser once again, Python moves from 3.12 to 3.14.4+, Btop replaces Htop, an expanded Lite Software app replaces Synaptic Package Manager, the desktop is translated into 23 languages, JPEG-XL files work out-of-the-box, the Dirty Frag vulnerability is no longer an issue, and the OEM installer for hardware vendors got translated into no less than 25 languages.

    Brand-New Apps and Tools

    The list of brand-new apps includes Linux Lite Advanced Performance Kernels, MyAI, as well as the following “Lite” pieces of code: About, Core, Distro Builder, Driver Manager, Game Center, Kernel Manager, Menu Sorter, Series Upgrade, Share Folder, Software Sources, Terminal, Time and Date, and Update Tray.

    Kernel Manager and Features

    The aforementioned Kernel Manager allows the user to choose between the Desktop and Gaming flavors, also including a benchmarking module. The ISO has 2.36 GB in size and can be grabbed from this page, where a Torrent download option is also available. The list of system requirements is reasonable, with a minimum of a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor alongside 4/40 GB of memory/storage space and a 1,366×768-pixel-capable display.

    • System requirements: 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB storage, 1,366×768 display
    • ISO size: 2.36 GB
    • Default browser: Firefox
    • Python version: 3.14.4+
    • Desktop languages: 23
    • OEM installer languages: 25

     

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  • Debian-Based Besgnulinux 4-0 Launches with Improvements

    Debian-Based Besgnulinux 4-0 Launches with Improvements

    Key Takeaway

    – Besgnulinux 4-0 is a Debian-based, lightweight distro (JWM, ~320 MB RAM usage; ~8 GB disk) targeting 64-bit systems, with a focus on staying fast on older hardware.
    – It uses Debian Trixie, kernel 6.12.90+deb13-amd64, Calamares installer, and supports both UEFI and BIOS GRUB installation; includes bes-own-dark and besgnulinux-dark themes.
    – Default credentials are besgnulinux/live; aims to minimize background processes for a cleaner, more stable user experience.
    – Downloadable as a single 2.7 GB ISO via SourceForge (version 4-0); older i386 version 02-09_0 available as a separate 2.4 GB ISO.

    Besgnulinux 4-0: A Lightweight Debian Spin for Old Hardware

    Besgnulinux is a one-man effort based on Debian that aims to prevent old machines from becoming garbage “and making people happy with a light system” while also being “a source of happiness” for its users. Version 4-0 arrives based on a Debian Trixie core and uses JWM as its desktop environment. Targeting 64-bit processors, it needs roughly 8 GB of disk space and uses an average of 320 MB.

    System Core and Requirements

    In addition to the above, it should also be mentioned that Besgnulinux 4-0 runs on the 6.12.90+deb13-amd64 kernel, uses the Calamares installer, rocks the bes-own-dark icon theme alongside the besgnulinux-dark, and it supports Grub installation via UEFI and BIOS. Those who take it for a spin should keep in mind that the user name and password are “besgnulinux/live” and, according to its maker, this version “has been purged of leaking, conflicting, or background processes” to provide the best experience possible.

    Updates and Visuals

    The update comes with several visual improvements and plenty of package replacements, such as:

    Besgnulinux is available for download via SourceForge. There is a single ISO file for version 4-0 and it has 2.7 GB in size. However, those who might want to try older versions can also find them available. An intriguing choice is version 02-09_0, which runs on the old i386 architecture and comes in the shape of a 2.4 GB ISO file.

     

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