Linux Lite is a beginner Linux distribution based on the long-term support (LTS) version of Ubuntu and that presents the Xfce desktop environment as the default environment. Linux Lite It is primarily aimed at Windows users. It aims to provide a complete suite of applications to assist users with their daily computing needs, including a complete office suite, media players, and other essential daily software.
In this new version Linux Lite 4.8 its developer has taken advantage of the launch to invite Windows 7 users to try and be encouraged to use the system. This is because today is the last official day on which Windows 7 still has the right to receive security updates, because as of tomorrow Microsoft will stop supporting this version of Windows.
In the announcement of the release of this new version, its developer shares:
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all Windows 7 folks who have come here to find a simple, fast and free alternative to Windows 7 that has reached the end of its useful life and no longer provides security updates.
Linux Lite transitions to a Linux-based operating system by offering a complete Microsoft-compatible Office suite, familiar software such as Firefox, Chrome, Teamviewer, VLC, as well as comprehensive system backup tools, a comprehensive help manual, and easy to follow to guide you on your journey
Our desktop is laid out just like Windows with a start menu on the left and a tray on the right with volume, network and calendar options, with familiar desktop icons that take you exactly where you want to go on your system.
What's new in Linux Lite 4.8?
Regarding the changes that stand out in this new version of the system, it is mentioned that the new version is based on Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS (Bionic Beaver) and this includes the Linux 4.15 Kernel.
On the packaging side of the system, users will have all the best open source applications available including:
- Web browser - Firefox 71.0 Quantum
- Email Client - Thunderbird 68.2.2
- Office Suite - LibreOffice 6.0.7.3
- Media Player - VLC 3.0.8
- Image Editor - Gimp 2.10.14
- System Backup and Restore - Timeshift 19.08.1
- File Manager - Thunar 1.6.15
In addition, to facilitate the migration to Linux, a database has also been created where more than 30,000 PC configurations compatible with Lite 4.8 are specified. If you want to know more about it, you can consult the announcement of the release In the following link.
Download and get Linux Lite 4.8
In order to obtain this new system image and install this Linux distribution on your computer or you want to test it under a virtual machine. All you have to do is go to the official website of the distribution and in its download section you can get the system image.
You can make use of Etcher to save the image to a USB.
Yes already you are a Linux Lite user and you are using the series of the operating system Linux Lite 4.x on your computer now You can upgrade your system to Linux Lite 4.8 through the Lite upgrade utility.
Requirements to install Linux Lite 4.8
It is important to mention that in order to install this Linux distribution, it can only be installed on computers with 64-bit processors, since it is based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and it no longer released a 32-bit version.
The minimum recommended specifications to run Linux Lite 4.2 on your computer are:
- 1 GHz processor
- 768mb ram 8
- GB HDD / SD
- VGA display capable of 1024 × 768 resolution
- DVD or USB port for ISO image
The preferred specifications, to have an optimal performance of the system in your equipment are:
- 1.5GHz + processor
- 1024mb ram+
- 20gb HDD/SSD+
- VGA, DVI or HDMI display with 1366 × 768 + resolution capability
- DVD drive or USB port for ISO image
4.8 was great for me ... I never used linux or ubuntu, but it was easy for me to learn how to use it ... practice perfects.
I would like the updates to more advanced by internet and not download the iso. It would be great, can it be done or not yet?