LXLE Focal Releases: based-Lubuntu distro

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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

Replaced Applications

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.

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