For those still using Windows 7 and not wanting to switch to Windows 10, it might be worth looking into the realm of open-source operating systems. , designed for working with outdated hardware and aimed at introducing Windows users to Linux.
Linux Lite 5.0, codenamed «Emerald», is based on the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS distribution, with the Linux kernel version 5.4.0-33, and utilizes the XFCE desktop environment. The OS comes with the latest versions of software such as: LibreOffice 6.4.3.2, Gimp 2.10.18, Thunderbird 68.8.0, Firefox 76.0.1, and VLC 3.0.9.2.
The final version of Linux Lite 5.0 Emerald is now available for download and installation. This is the most fully functional, complete release of Linux Lite to date. It is the release that many have been eagerly waiting for. UEFI is now supported out of the box. The GUFW firewall has been replaced with the more functional FireWallD (disabled by default)," says Jerry Bezencon, the creator of Linux Lite.
The OS also includes the latest versions of software: Google Chrome browser, Chromium (in the form of a snap package), Etcher (software for writing OS images to SD cards and USB drives), NitroShare (a cross-platform program for sharing files within a local network — for those who don't want to deal with Samba), the Telegram messenger, and the Zim text editor for creating notes (replacing the unsupported CherryTree).
If you are ready to try Linux Lite 5.0 Emerald, you can download the distribution . Before you do, it's advisable to review the complete release information on the official project. Should you immediately switch from Windows to Linux Lite? At the very least, you can try it out and see for yourself if Linux meets your needs. You might be pleasantly surprised by how vast the world of open-source software is.
Kilde: 3dnews.ru
