LXLE Focal Releases: based-Lubuntu distro

by ddos · September 9, 2019

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.

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