LXLE Focal Releases: based-Lubuntu distro
LXLE is an easy-to-use lightweight desktop Linux distribution based on Lubuntu and featuring the LXDE desktop environment. LXLE has a number of unique features over its upstream distribution: it is created from the LTS (long-term support) version of Ubuntu, which covers the day-to-day needs of most users with a set of preferred defaults and adds usefulness Modify and fine tune to improve performance and functionality. In addition, it works well on low-profile computers.
OS Philosophy
- Stick with LTS only releases of Ubuntu to ensure hardware & software support.
- Based on Lubuntu Linux to ensure a fast capable desktop for aging computers.
- Keep desktop and other major software updated to the latest stable version.
- Provide a complete drop in and go replacement for XP, Vista, 7 Starter/Basic.
- Cover most users everyday needs by providing an excellent set of default apps.
- Add useful necessary mods and tweaks, to improve performance & functions.
- Develop a beautiful modern looking intuitive desktop for anyone to use easily.
- Save system resources and spend them wisely on capable, feature rich apps.
- Btrfs filesystem base
- Auto-detect dual monitors
- Expose like window picker
- Lightweight app launcher
- i3lock screen with autoblur
- ‘Aero’ window snap feature
- Enhanced menu speed
- Assistive Technology apps
- Detailed startup splash screen
- Terminal-based Weather app
- Mate/LXQT/Mint app additions
- Security updates auto installed
- uCareSystemCore update manager
- Random/Interval Wallpaper Changer
- Compton compositing window manager
LXLE Focal releases.
Changelog
Issues Addressed
- Image Writer Updated
- Stick Formater Updated
- Driver Manager Updated
- Languages Installer Updated
- Input Method Updated
- PPA Library Additions Updated
- Xarchiver Contextual Menu Fixed (again)
Replaced Applications
- Arista replaced with HandBrake
- Pinta replace with Gimp
- Pluma replaced with Mousepad
- Seamonkey replaced with LibreWolf
- Abiword/Gnumeric replaced with LibreOffice
- Mirage replaced with Viewnior
- Linphone/Pidgin replace with uTox
New Additions/Improvements
- App Grid (software center)
- Blanket (relaxing sound generator)
- Bluetooth Adapters (set properties)
- Claws Mail (lightweight email client)
- Disk Image Mounter (mount ISO’s)
- Liferea (rss reader)
- Nite Lite Switch (set screen temperature)
- GAdmin-Rsync (backup utility)
- GAdmin-Samba (gui to configure file sharing)
- Osmo (personal organizer)
- TLP GUI (configure TLP power manager)
- 100 brand new and reduced file size wallpapers
- LockScreen updated and includes random Fortune quotes.
Additional notable changes
- Additional Themes
- Custom NeoFetch
- Zram was replaced with Zswap
- Pop Notifications Control Added
- Guayadeque Music App interface and cache adjustments
- The LXLE wiki has been updated to reflect the changes of default programs.
Known Issues
- The installer tends to hang retrieving packages when connected to the internet. Disconnecting from the internet before installing is a succesful work around.
- Disabled opensnap by default as it doesn’t play well with virtualbox. It can be reenabled.
- Nite Lite Switch only works on real hardware/monitor. It will not work in virtual box/emulation.
- Occasionally the weather app runs out of api weather service queries, usually resolved quickly.
