Tag: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

  • 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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  • Ubuntu-based Quarkos 26.04 with KDE Plasma 6.6 released

    Ubuntu-based Quarkos 26.04 with KDE Plasma 6.6 released

    Key Takeaway

    – Based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with long-term support (potentially up to 10 years).
    – KDE Plasma 6.6 is the default desktop; Trinity Desktop Environment edition coming soon (Trinity 14.1.6).
    – Includes Q4OS tools, extensive preinstalled apps, and a full suite of office, web, multimedia, and system tools.

    Quarkos 26.04 Update Overview

    Quarkos 26.04 is here as a stable build, which is based on Ubuntu 26.04 “Resolute Raccoon” LTS. Thanks to this base, it will get no less than five years of support, but if this period gets extended to a decade, as rumored, this Quarkos release might remain in business until May 2036. The KDE Plasma 6.6 deskop is offered as a default choice, and the Trinity Desktop Environment edition should arrive soon as well. In this case, Quarkos 26.04 will come with Trinity 14.1.6.

    Core Features and Desktop Options

    In addition to the above, it should also be mentioned that this distro comes with Q4OS tools and a rich set of preinstalled applications. As it happens with such general-purpose distros, Quarkos comes with office and productivity tools, web browsers and communication tools, and multimedia apps for handling audio – video content and images, as well as system tools and customization apps that aim to make the user’s life easier.

    Package Highlights and Availability

    These are some of the package highlights in Quarkos 26.04:

    Download and ISO Size Details

    Those interested can grab this snappy Linux distro from Sourceforge. The size of the KDE Plasma ISO is 2.5 GB. Sadly, at the time of publishing, the latest Trinity edition available is for the 24.04 update. In this case, the size of the ISO is just 1.6 GB.

     

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