Linux Lite 5.0 Emerald er utgitt basert på Ubuntu

For those still using Windows 7 and not wanting to switch to Windows 10, it might be worth considering the world of open-source operating systems. Linux Lite 5.0, designed to work with outdated hardware and aimed at introducing Windows users to Linux.

Linux Lite 5.0, codenamed 'Emerald', is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, with Linux kernel 5.4.0-33, and uses 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 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 a more functional FireWallD (disabled by default)," says Jerry Bezencon, creator of Linux Lite.

The OS also includes the latest versions of applications: Google Chrome browser, Chromium (as 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), Telegram messenger, and the Zim text editor for note-taking (which replaces the unsupported CherryTree).

If you're ready to try Linux Lite 5.0 Emerald, you can download the distribution her. Before you do, it is recommended to review the complete release information on the official nettsiden project. Should you switch from Windows to Linux Lite immediately? At least you can try it and see for yourself if Linux meets your needs. You may be pleasantly surprised by how vast the world of open source software is.

Kilde: 3dnews.ru