Tag: Xfce

  • 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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  • Privacy-focused Gnoppix Linux 26.6 with AI now available

    Privacy-focused Gnoppix Linux 26.6 with AI now available

    Key Takeaway

    – Gnoppix 26.6 release focuses on build system stability, repository security, desktop UX cleanup, and live boot capabilities.
    – The OS remains Debian-based, AI-infused, lightweight, with a free Core edition and a $2.50/month Pro edition.
    – Currently only the Xfce ISO is available; the Core KDE version is expected soon.

    Back from the shadows in 2021, Gnoppix remains around as it was: Debian-based, AI-infused, lightweight, and available in a free Core edition alongside a Pro flavor (members that get access to all the exclusive goodies have to pay $2.5 per month).

    Details of the latest version

    This week’s release takes the current version number up to 26.6 and, according to the official release notes, “focuses heavily on stabilizing our underlying build system, securing repository pipelines, cleaning up the desktop user experience, and introducing highly requested live boot capabilities.”

    What’s new inside

    The list of changes includes the following:

    • Integrated AI assistant now works offline, reducing cloud dependancy
    • Live boot capability added to both Core and Pro editions
    • Repository pipelines are now fully encrypted and signed
    • Xfce desktop recieved many visual refinements and bug fixes
    • Base system upgraded to Debian 12 (Bookworm) for better compatability
    • Pro edition includes pre-installed machine learning frameworks and additional tools
    • Power management improved for extended battery life on laptops
    • Updated kernel to version 6.1 LTS for better hardware support

    The ISO images are available on SourceForge. For now, only the Xfce ISO is listed. The Core KDE version should follow in the coming days.


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