For those still using Windows 7 and reluctant to switch to Windows 10, it may be worth considering the realm of open-source operating systems. Recently, a new distribution was released. , designed for older hardware and intended to introduce Windows users to Linux.
Linux Lite 5.0, codenamed "Emerald," is based on the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS distribution, with a Linux kernel of 5.4.0-33, using the XFCE desktop environment. The OS comes with updated 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 feature-rich, comprehensive release of Linux Lite to date. It is the release that many people have been 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 snap package format), Etcher (software for writing OS images to SD cards and USB drives), NitroShare (cross-platform application for sharing files within a local network—ideal for those who want to avoid dealing with Samba), the Telegram messenger, and the Zim text editor for note-taking (which replaces the unsupported CherryTree).
If you are ready to try Linux Lite 5.0 Emerald, you can download the distribution . Before you do, it is recommended to review the complete release information on the official project. Should you switch from Windows to Linux Lite immediately? At the very least, you can try it out and see for yourself if Linux meets your needs. You may be pleasantly surprised by how vast the world of open-source software is.
Source: 3dnews.ru
