Linux Lite 4.0 Final Release

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Blog: Linux Lite 4.0 Final Released

This release marks the beginning of Series 4.x Codename Diamond.

The main changes in Linux Lite Series 4.x include a new icon and system theme, Timeshift for system backups, Shotwell to manage and perform basic edits on images, MenuLibre to manage menu entries, new Lite applications including Lite Desktop that manages common icons on the Desktop, Lite Sounds to manage system wide sounds, and many of our existing applications have been updated.

See below for all the changes:

• Minimum recommended specs have been raised slightly to more realistic levels (RAM, CPU).
• There are no more 32bit ISO releases. If you still require a 32bit OS due to hardware limitations, Series 3.x is supported through to April 2021.
• XFCE Pulseaudio plugin, has been added to the system tray for highly customizable options regarding volume management.
• Full disk encryption now replaces home encryption in the installer (an Ubuntu implementation).
• The new boot splash also shows you the password field in GUI for encrypted partitions.
• Ubuntu no longer offers an opportunity to set a swap partition. A swap file is now automatically created for you which is a maximum of 2gb or 5% of free disk space (an Ubuntu implementation).
• Compositing is now enabled out-of-the-box.

What's New

• Theme and Icon Set (Adapta + Papirus)
• Lite Desktop
• Lite Sounds
• XFCE Pulseaudio Plugin
• Boot Splash
• Grub
• XFCE Terminal
• Shotwell Image Viewer
• MenuLibre
• Timeshift for system backup and restore
• Help Manual - fully updated for Series 4.x
• Linux Lite branded applications Icon Set

Common Software

• Web Browser - Firefox 60.0.1 Quantum
• Email Client - Thunderbird 52.8.0
• Office Suite - LibreOffice 6.0.3.2
• Media Player - VLC 3.0.2
• Image Editor - Gimp 2.10.2
• System Backup and Restore - Timeshift 18.4
• File Manager - Thunar 1.6.15
• Base: 18.04
• Kernel: 4.15.0-22 (custom kernels are also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 4.16)
• Series: 4.x

 

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The problem with Linux, sadly - bugs and compatibility issues.

For example often Linux doesn't install right on NVME drives. Sometimes Linux won't properly install for dual boot on a Windows 10 box. It gets really ugly fast depending on bios/driver/firmware/nic compatibility issues.

I've tried 6 times to get a dual boot on my Ryzen 7 box with NVME/m.2 drives. I've talked to Linux engineers, I've had remote sessions with them. Endless problems, even if they get it to temporarily work, sometimes the GRUB fails and I am back to wiping the box.

It's a shame. I'd like to dual boot it properly, instead I use a VM.

 

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Although I have been looking at setting up a couple Libreboot laptops for day to day, secured use.

Prebuilts
Libiquity Store – Taurinus X200

Or configure your own if you got skillz.
Libreboot