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Linux Lite 8.0 Final Released

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:52:16 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 8.0 Final is now available for download.

To every person who filed a bug report, shared feedback, and has stuck with us - this release is dedicated to you.

Series 8 represents 14 years of community-driven purpose culminating in Linux Lite's largest development cycle ever: a brand-new installer, new performance driven kernels, end-to-end GTK4 theming, plentiful customisation, a Game Center that gives you all the tools you need to get up and running in minutes, a slew of new in-house applications and unprecedented translation coverage at every level of the system. Series 8 will continue to build on this foundation with improved usability, expanded applications, more choice, more control and ongoing performance refinements to our custom kernels. Thank you. Genuinely.

See below for more details.

Linux Lite 8.0

Base: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute)
Desktop: XFCE with LightDM
Codename: Hematite
Kernel: Linux 7.0 (Linux Lite Advanced Performance Kernels)

PLATFORM CHANGES

- Linux Lite codename: galena -> hematite
- NEW Linux Lite High Performance Custom Kernels
- All Linux Lite applications have been translated into 22 languages.
- All GUI applications ported to GTK4 (from GTK3/WebKit2)
- APT sources migrated to DEB822 .sources format (replaces .list files)
- Installer: Calamares replaces Ubiquity
- Firefox returns
- ISO slimmed from 2.77gb to 2.36gb over Series 7 - 410mb saving
- Python 3.14.4+ (up from 3.12)
- Btop replace Htop
- Synaptic Package Manager has now been replaced by an new expanded Lite Software
- Dirty Frag Vulnerability patched
- BTRFS and XFS filesystems added (by request)
- JPEG-XL files work out-of-the-box
- HEIC image support
- Some Lite apps are hardcoded with a dark theme, because of the complementary contrast effect
- Lite Info - new detection method, now completes significantly faster
- New Plymouth boot theme: animated feather spinner (script-based, replaces text-based)
- Desktop - translated into 23 languages
- OEM installer for hardware vendors - translated into 25 languages

Series 8 has been rebuilt on Ubuntu 26.04 with brand new applications. The bulk of our applications are now in Python and GTK4.

These include:

- Linux Lite Advanced Performance Kernels (NEW)
- Lite About (NEW)
- Lite Core (NEW)
- Lite Distro Builder (NEW)
- Lite Driver Manager (NEW - Mint Drivers fork)
- Lite Game Center (NEW)
- Lite Kernel Manager (NEW)
- Lite Menu Sorter (NEW)
- Lite Series Upgrade (NEW)
- Lite Share Folder (NEW)
- Lite Software Sources (NEW)
- Lite Terminal (NEW)
- Lite Time and Date (NEW)
- Lite Update Tray (NEW)
- MyAI (NEW)

LINUX LITE HIGH PERFORMANCE CUSTOM KERNELS

Menu > System > Lite Kernel

Linux Lite ships with a custom kernel built specifically for desktop and gaming use on everyday hardware. It is based on the latest Ubuntu kernel source and incorporates a curated set of patches from the community, alongside targeted configuration improvements.

The Two Kernels

linuxlite — default desktop kernel

This is what every Linux Lite installation boots into. It prioritises a smooth, responsive desktop experience for everyday tasks: web browsing, office work, media playback, and general use.

linuxlite-gaming — optional gaming kernel

This kernel goes further in reducing input lag and improving frame delivery. It is best suited to users who play games regularly or run audio/video production software where timing matters. It can be installed at any time after setup without removing the default kernel.

Both kernels take advantage of the EEVDF scheduler. On top of this, both kernels include the full BORE scheduler modification (Burst-Oriented Response Enhancer).
BORE tracks each task’s burst time — how long it runs in short, intense bursts — and uses this to bias scheduling decisions. Tasks that have been waiting and then run in short bursts (like a desktop application repainting its window or a game processing a frame) receive a priority boost, keeping interactive work feeling snappy even under heavy background load. BORE is controlled by a dedicated CONFIG_SCHED_BORE kernel option and exposes several sysctl tunables under kernel.sched_bore for fine-tuning.

The two kernels differ in how aggressively they allow the scheduler to interrupt running work:

- linuxlite uses dynamic preemption, which balances throughput and responsiveness. It can switch between modes at runtime.
- linuxlite-gaming uses full preemption, which allows the kernel to interrupt almost any running task immediately. This reduces the worst-case delay before a game or audio application gets CPU time.

These kernels also ship with a new application - Lite Kernel Manager which has all of the features shown below:

There are so many kernel optimisations that we've had to create to full web pages explaining all the features.

Please visit:

https://www.linuxliteos.com/linux-lite-kernel.html

and:

https://www.linuxliteos.com/linux-lite-k...rison.html

Benchmarking

Lite Kernel Manager also features a benchmarking tool where people can upload their scores. This should present a unique opportunity for people to squeeze every ounce of performance out of their Kernel tuned systems.

https://www.linuxliteos.com/benchmark.php

Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird

We are now hosting these applications, which means the thorn in my side - PPA'S and the mess they can cause are no where to be found in Linux Lite 8.0.

LITE SERIES UPGRADE (Series 7 > 8)

Menu > Settings > Lite Series Upgrade

- Full Series 7 to Series 8 upgrade path
- Dry Run mode to simulate upgrade without changes
- Real-time progress bar with download speed display
- Live scrolling log viewer
- DEB822 source file deployment (linuxlite.sources, ubuntu.sources, mozillateam-ubuntu-ppa-noble.sources)
- APT sources backup before modifications
- Battery/power check warning for laptop users
- Automatic desktop launcher trust and executable marking for all users
- XFCE wallpaper restoration after upgrade
- Broadcom b43 firmware URL fix via dpkg-divert
- Legacy upgrade tool (series7) force-removal
- Unhold of zenity, zenity-common, and inxi packages
- Plymouth theme set to new linuxlite theme
- GRUB and initramfs rebuild
- Installation and upgrade of all Linux Lite applications
- Clean up of old .list files and sources.list

If you are wanting to upgrade from Series 7 to Series 8, consider the following serious advice:

Step 1: Either clone your disk using something like Clonezilla, or perform a full Timeshift backup.
Step 2: Install Updates and be sure to resolve any update issues before committing to a Series upgrade. We have mitigated as many as we can think of but there will always be exceptions - including preparing any of those awful PPA'S to resolute. Reboot if prompted.

Step 3:

Code:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

VERY IMPORTANT: Reboot if prompted to, then proceed to Step 4.

Code:
sudo apt-get install lite-series-upgrade

Step 4: Menu, Settings, Lite Series Upgrade (may be at the bottom of the Settings menu).

Step 5: Go make a coffee/cup of tea and indulge in your favorite cake or buscuit, the upgrade process will take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours (depending on your internet connection and PC specs).

During the upgrade you will see some blocks where text used to be in the Live Log window, just ignore that, after a few moments it will all go back to text.
Most should go through without a hitch, if you get any errors DO NOT try again straight away. Zip up the upgrade log and attached it into a new thread under Software - Support > Series to Series Upgrade Support in these Forums - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/forum...php?fid=49

During the upgrade process, your PPA'S are moved to:

Code:
/var/lib/ll-series-upgrade/apt-backup

where you can place them back in:

Code:
/etc/apt/sources.list.d/

post-install one at a time - move one, test it, edit it, then onto the next one and so on.

MyAI

Firefox > Bookmarks bar Address: http://127.0.0.1:7070

Linux Lite 8.0 Highlights

BTRFS and XFS filesystems (to select from the installer)

These are niche filesystems (both commonly used on servers and storage-heavy systems). Out of the 2 if you have to use one on your desktop or laptop, I'd go with XFS.

Calamares

The installer that copies Linux Lite onto your computer. Walks you through choosing a language, time zone, keyboard layout, disk setup and creating your account, with a slideshow showing off the system while it installs.

Calamares Linux Lite

The Linux Lite branding wired into the installer above - our logo, welcome page, slideshow and an extra "set up for someone else" mode that small shops use to pre-install machines for customers. The installer log can be found here for troubleshooting (should you need it):

Code:
/root/.cache/calamares/session.log

- Replaces Ubiquity installer
- Fully supported OEM installs
- Slides translated into 25 languages for both install types OEM and normal install (will need help verifying the accuracy of translations)
- Apt defaults to the City you chose during install (Ubuntu mirror) eg. Netherlands.
- Internet not required for install

Lite Distro Builder

Menu > System > Lite Distro Builder

Lets you build your own customised Linux Lite installer image from a working machine. Choose what gets included, click Build, and out comes a USB-ready image you can pass on to friends.

Lite Driver Manager

Menu > Settings > Lite Driver Manager

Finds the right graphics driver for your computer and installs it with one click. Shows your card by name, tells you whether the free driver or the manufacturer's driver is recommended, and says clearly when nothing extra is needed.

Lite Game Center

Menu > Games > Lite Game Center

A one-stop gaming setup. Press the big button and it installs Steam, Lutris, Proton, Wine, game controller support and a few popular helpers all in one go - or pick individual tiles if you only want certain pieces.

Lite Menu Sorter

Menu > System > Lite Menu Sorter

Tidies up the start menu so the apps inside each category appear in alphabetical order. Tick which categories to sort, click Apply.

Lite Software

Menu > System > Lite Software

A friendly app store that bundles around a hundred popular Linux applications into one window. Browse by category, click Install, type your password, and it handles the rest. Includes a Snap package filter so you know what you are installing. This also replaces Synaptic Package Manager.

The package also ships several extra applications:

Some of these are available from Settings Manager

Lite About - a tidy system summary screen showing your Linux Lite version, hardware specs, uptime and other useful information at a glance.

Lite Core - strips Linux Lite back to the bare essentials by letting you tick off and remove anything you don't use.

Lite Share Folder - right-click any folder in the file manager and pick Share Folder to share it across your home network. The first time you use it, everything needed for sharing is set up for you automatically. A notoriously fickle configuration issue that had most people retreat to the command line is now finally, and simply resolved.

Lite Updates - installs system and application updates with a clear progress bar and a list of what's changing.

Lite Update Tray - a small icon in your panel that quietly watches for updates. White means you're up to date, green means updates are waiting. Hover for a one-line summary (how many, how many are security-related, when it last checked). Click it for a window with a live network graph, pause options and the list of what's pending.

Lite Software Sources

Menu > System > Lite Software Sources

The behind-the-scenes list of download locations that feeds Lite Software. Installs automatically with the system. Replace Ubuntu's software-properties-gtk and we've folded Lite Sources into this application as a one-stop-shop for managing and configuring Ubuntu repos and mirrors, Linux Lite repos and mirrors, Keyrings and PPA's (vomit) and other third-party sources.

Lite System Monitor

Menu > Settings > Lite System Monitor

A real-time look at what your computer is doing right now - processor load, memory use, disk activity, network traffic, running programs - with colourful graphs and tabs.

Lite Terminal

Menu > System > Lite Terminal

A super light, responsive built from the ground up terminal. Beautiful font rendering, predictive auto-complete, a slew of right click options, a title bar that turns light red when you are in sudo or about to go into sudo as a reminder to be careful along with other customizations. Written in Vala + VTE + GObject, it's fast and has a low memory footprint.

Lite Time and Date

Menu > Settings > Lite Time Date

Set your clock and time zone, with an option to keep the time in sync from the internet automatically.

Lite Tweaks

Menu > Settings > Lite Tweaks

A big toolbox of one-click cleanup and tuning tasks - clear caches, free up disk space, smooth out performance. Has a green One-Click Clean button that bundles a safe set of these to run together.

Lite Widget

Menu > Settings > Lite Widget

A small overlay you can park on your desktop showing the time, weather, system stats and any pending updates at a glance.

MyAI

Firefox > Bookmarks bar Address: http://127.0.0.1:7070

A completely private AI chat assistant that runs entirely on your own computer - no cloud, no account, no telemetry. It suggests a model that fits your hardware, chats happen in a browser tab, and your conversation history stays on your machine. Yes, we understand that A.I. is a polarising topic. With an estimated 1.2 billion people using it, we felt a responsibility to provide the option, but in a way that respects people's choice rather than forcing it on them. Available in all Linux Lite supported languages, ask questions and get replies in your native language.

Information page: https://www.linuxliteos.com/llmmodels.html

If you don't want it:

Code:
sudo apt purge myai

Right click, Delete Bookmark in the Toolbar in Firefox.

Linux Lite Search Page

Now running SearXNG - A Privacy-first Search Engine that pulls in information from Google, Bing and DuckDuckGo. There are some ads on the results page, but that's how we pay the bills around here.

Linux Lite Wiki

Menu > Favorites > Wiki

Has had a make over and now contains many updates and images for Series 8.
Translated into 18 languages.
We are in need of help with updating and maintaining our documentation. If you enjoy helping people and or have an instructive background, please DM me here on the Forums.

Fastfetch replaces Neofetch

Terminal

Fastfetch is a system info tool written in C that replaces Neofetch (which is no longer maintained). It's significantly faster, actively developed, and highly configurable.

Starship replaces Powerline

Terminal

Starship is a cross-shell prompt written in Rust. It works with bash, zsh, fish, PowerShell, and most other shells, dropping in as a replacement for whatever prompt you're currently using.
The appeal is that it's fast, configurable, and contextual. It detects what you're working with in the current directory and shows relevant info automatically — Git branch and status, language versions (Node, Python, Rust, Go, etc.), Docker context, cloud provider etc.

Plymouth Lite

The Linux Lite splash screen and logo you see while the computer is booting up and shutting down.

Theming:

Window Theme: Lite Theme (Orchis fork)
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular
Terminal Font: JetBrainsMono LL Nerd Font

Secure Boot is not supported on Series 8. You must disable Secure Boot in firmware before installing. We made this call so the system stays simple and reliable for everyone — no MOK enrolment, no shim quirks, no surprise breakage after a kernel update.

Default Software Details:

Kernel: Linux Lite Kernel 7.0 (custom). Additional kernels available via Menu > System > Lite Kernel Manager.
Firefox: 151.0
Thunderbird: 140.0
LibreOffice: 26.2.2
VLC: 3.0.2.3
Gimp: 3.2.2
Base: 26.04

Known Issues:

So much of this code is brand new, as such, there's bound to be some settling in and maturing. Please don't fill this thread with issues you may encounter. Place any issues in the appropriate Support section of the Forum. Thank you.

IMPORTANT:

This scenario only occurs (no offence) on potato computers. We're past the stage of supporting very old computers by todays standards, this has nevertheless been an interesting technical puzzle - and I enjoy those, but at the same time, have to be smart about how much of any free time I get is spent fixing this type of problem.

What is considered a 'potato' computer. Thanks to who had this make and model - Acer Aspire One AO722 that caught the timing issue.

DESCRIPTION:

The installer creates a partition and then formats it. There's a brief gap between those two steps, and the system's auto-mounter can sneak in and mount the new partition before the format runs — which makes the format fail. On a fast machine the format usually wins that race, so it never shows up. On a slower machine the auto-mounter gets there first, so the install fails.

So it's a timing issue, and this hardware just exposes it more reliably. The fix disables the auto-mounter before the installer touches the disk, which removes the race entirely.

Load the Live ISO, open a Terminal:

Code:
sudo apt-get update && apt download calamares-settings-linuxlite

Code:
sudo dpkg -i calamares-settings-linuxlite_8.0-0100-linuxlite_amd64.deb

Code:
sudo sed -i 's|^Exec=.*|Exec=/usr/libexec/linuxlite/calamares-prelaunch.sh|' /home/linux/Desktop/install-linuxlite.desktop

Double click the Install Linux Lite desktop icon.

Editing the icon (the above command) may trigger the Untrusted application launcher dialog — you must click Mark As Secure And Launch.

Install Linux Lite.

There is no upgrade to or from RC releases. RC releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system. IF you like RC2 and are happy to stay on it, that is up to you - you can still get Series 8 updates all the way through. Existing Linux Lite 7.x users can migrate using Lite Series Upgrade (scroll to near top of this thread).

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Fresh installing Linux Lite 8.0:

BIOS Settings (IMPORTANT)

CSM: Enabled
Secureboot: Disabled

RECOMMENDED PARTITION LAYOUT

Code:
PARTITION TABLE: GPT
512MB FAT32 mountpoint /boot/efi FLAGS - boot
rest-of-partition EXT4 mountpoint / FLAGS - none

The Erase Disk option is my favorite, no messy partitioning or setting flags (providing you're happy with wiping your storage device clean).

Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 8.0 Final
Size: 2.36Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 8.0 Final from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-lite/files/8.0/

China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - https://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/isos//
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linuxlite/isos/
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxlite/isos/
Singapore - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/isos/
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/isos/
Sweden - https://mirror.accum.se/mirror/linuxliteos.com/isos/
United Kingdom - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...lite/isos/
United Kingdom - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/isos/
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/isos/

Validating Linux Lite 8.0

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-8.0-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: af78a8761bc7a1b389ff6eeb3125afa4

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-8.0-64bit.iso

SHA256: 7cfc63baf597156a0a5ecac87e860aff3967279694b19fa67fb410a34802857e

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the Final - please help to Seed, thank you)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent - linux-lite-8.0-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: a25c2c46c23a7fd707fe02788fd5ac95fbd612a5
Size: 2.36Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-8.0-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

Recommended Computer Requirements:

1.5 Ghz Dual Core Processor or greater
4GB ram
40GB HDD/SSD/NVME
VGA, DVI, DP or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image
Disable Secure Boot

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates. There are quite often last minute features/tweaks that get added after the ISO has been published.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 8.0 RC2 Released

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:50:58 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 8.0 RC2 is now available for testing.

This RC2 closes a small set of install-time and post-install bugs that surfaced during RC1 testing. Please retest the install paths you use most — fresh install, OEM, and report anything off in this Thread.

See below for more details.
A full write-up with images will be in the Final Forum announcement on 1st June.

Linux Lite 8.0 Final will be released on 1st June, 2026.

Linux Lite 8.0 - RC2
================

Base: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute)
Desktop: XFCE with LightDM
Codename: Hematite
Kernel: Linux 7.0.0-g6e9e6ef4c595-2_amd64 (Linux Lite Advanced Performance Kernels)

CHANGES FROM RC1
--------------------------------

- Calamares fixes.

- Lite Distro Builder fixes.

- Kernel 7.1.0-rc1-linuxlite_7.1.0-rc1-1linuxlite_amd64 available from Lite Kernel Manager. We built an RC1 kernel because 7.1 has many useful new features, including:

Beginning to retire Intel 486 CPU support from the mainline kernel
Intel FRED enabled by default (boosts Panther Lake, Diamond Rapids, Zen 6)
AMD CPPC performance priority and dynamic/raw EPP handling
12 new SoCs plus additional ARM and RISC-V hardware platforms mainlined
32-bit ARM real-time (RT) kernel builds now supported in mainline
Beginning removal of Russia's Baikal CPU support
Intel QAT Zstd support and QuickAssist Gen6 hardware improvements
x86_energy_perf_policy tool gains Intel Panther Lake SoC slide support
AMD SBI driver and new SMCA bank types preparing for EPYC Venice
HIGHMEM and other LoongArch improvements
Workaround for Arm C1-Pro processor erratum
Experimental pKVM protected guest support with KVM
x86/x86_64 aligned with other architectures for custom restart handlers
Idle SMT sibling improvements for sched_ext
Intel LASS (Linear Address Space Separation) deemed production-ready
WQ_AFFN_CACHE_SHARD workqueue improvement for many-core LLC CPUs
Some changes may negatively impact 32-bit systems as 64-bit is prioritised
AMDGPU DC support for GCN 1.1 "Sea Islands" APUs (Kaveri); now default over Radeon driver
New AMD hardware support added to AMDGPU
Intel Nova Lake P graphics enablement
Intel Xe driver gains user-space interface for VRAM pressure/OOM handling
New Coreboot framebuffer DRM driver
Ryzen AI NPU power estimate and per-process memory queries via AMDXDNA
ARM64 NEON-accelerated CRC64-NVMe
Revamped T10 PI data integrity for better read performance
New in-kernel NTFS file-system driver introduced
Fixes and minor changes to Paragon's NTFS3 driver
exFAT reduces file fragmentation plus various fixes
Fixes for XFS, EXT4, and F2FS
JFS data integrity hardening
RAID fixes and IO_uring enhancements
Many Apple HFS/HFS+ fixes
FSMOUNT_NAMESPACE support
Intel IRDMA gains "GEN4" hardware support
Removal of ISDN, ham radio, and other old network drivers (~138K LOC dropped)
UDP-Lite retired
IPv6 can no longer be built as a standalone module
Many MediaTek MT76 WiFi improvements
Support for RTL8157 5Gbit, RTL8125cp, and other new networking hardware
Lenovo Yoga Fan driver (covers Yoga, Legion, Flex, Slim, IdeaPad)
Apple SMC power driver for M-series MacBook battery/power metrics
Sound bus keepers support, advancing Apple Silicon audio
Improved ThinkPad Trackpoint doubletap handling
New Bitland MIFS WMI driver for Chinese laptops
More TUXEDO Computers and Uniwill OEM features
Steam Deck OLED audio finally fixed after two years
Suspend/resume support for legacy ISA sound cards
Various USB device additions
Audio support for Line6 POD HD PRO and NexiGo N930W webcam
Removal of obsolete bus mouse and PCMCIA drivers
Mainline Lenovo Legion Go drivers
More Sony Rock Band hardware via HID
Sensor monitoring for additional ASUS motherboards
New RealSense 3D depth camera and NVIDIA Tegra media drivers
PCIe M.2 power sequencing driver for M.2 Key-E
Removal of old IBM PC110 touchpad driver
Hung task detector counter resettable via /proc/sys/kernel/hung_task_detect_count without reboot
Various memory management and scheduler improvements
HRTIMER high-resolution timer overhaul
More crypto optimisations enabled by default
MMC subsystem changes (previously rejected from 7.0) merged
Sheaves performance regression fixed
Child auto-reap and PIDFD auto-kill flags for clone3()
Removal of unnecessary memory clobbers
user.* xattrs on sockets (for GNOME/systemd)
Experimental Rust inlining helper option
Raised minimum required Rust version

- NEW application, Lite Menu Sorter. An application designed to sort categories alphabetically when they become out of sort order.

- NEW application, Lite Time Date. An application to set the date and time, with optional NTP sync for your region.

- Lite Core - added Samba removal.

- Fastfetch fixed.

- Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird - we are now hosting these applications, which means the thorn in my side - PPA'S and the mess they can cause are no where to be found in Linux Lite 8.0 RC2.

- Btop replace Htop.

- Keyboard layout chosen during install is now actually applied to the installed system. RC1 wrote the locale but not the keymap, so users picking French/German/etc. would reboot into US/QWERTY. The most visible failure mode was a numeric password being rejected on first login because the install-time and post-reboot keymaps differed. Fixed for every locale.

- BTRFS and XFS filesystems added (by request) These are niche filesystems (both commonly used on servers and storage-heavy systems). Out of the 2 if you have to use one on your desktop or laptop, I'd go with XFS.

- FIX - OEM first-boot autologin tick is now honoured. Ticking "Log in automatically" in the OEM firstboot wizard previously had no effect after reboot.

- FIX - The factory user is now removed on first reboot after OEM firstboot completes.

- A systemd ordering cycle was silently skipping the cleanup unit on RC1.

- Linux Lite archive keyring rolled to a new RSA 4096 key. Fresh installs ship the new key automatically. 7.x users running:

Code:
lite-series-upgrade

to Linux Lite 8.0 also pick it up via the in-package fallback if their network is offline mid-upgrade.

- FIX - GRUB live boot menu, restored centred Linux Lite branding above the menu and tightened the rule rendering.

- New / improved in Lite Driver Manager. A range of Broadcom WiFi chips (BCM4311–BCM4360, including BCM4352) are now offered the proprietary driver as an installable option. The default selection stays "Do not use the device" so the in-tree driver keeps your card working unless you opt in:

Working hardware section

All detected network, graphics, multimedia, and wireless hardware now appears in a collapsible "Working hardware" panel below the action list — so you can see at a glance that Lite Driver Manager has detected your card, even when no driver action is needed.

Unrecognised hardware section.

Any device with no driver bound at all is highlighted up top so you can post a copy-paste line on the forum if you need help.

- Branded application icons - 26 Lite apps received refreshed icons (Driver Manager, Software, Updates, System Monitor, etc.) in their proper Papirus theme sizes and styles.

Dirty Frag Vulnerability - We will patch this in 8.0 Final (already tested on RC2 with 7.0.0-g6e9e6ef4c595-2_amd64 Kernel) for now, read the article and decide if you want to mitigate this.

Source: https://ubuntu.com/blog/dirty-frag-linux...-available

Post-install

Open a Terminal:

Step 1 – block the modules:

Code:
echo "install esp4 /bin/false" | sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/dirty-frag.conf
echo "install esp6 /bin/false" | sudo tee -a /etc/modprobe.d/dirty-frag.conf
echo "install rxrpc /bin/false" | sudo tee -a /etc/modprobe.d/dirty-frag.conf

Code:
sudo update-initramfs -u -k all

Step 2 – unload modules:

Code:
sudo rmmod esp4 esp6 rxrpc 2>/dev/null

Step 3 – confirm the modules aren’t loaded:

Code:
grep -qE '^(esp4|esp6|rxrpc) ' /proc/modules && echo "Affected modules are loaded" || echo "Affected modules are NOT loaded"

Step 4 – Reboot

BIOS Settings (important)

CSM: Enabled
Secureboot: Disabled

RECOMMENDED PARTITION LAYOUT

Code:
GPT
8MB EXT4 FLAGS - bios-grub (no mountpoint)
512MB FAT32 mountpoint /boot/efi FLAGS - boot
rest-of-partition EXT4 mountpoint / FLAGS - none

or:

If you want to erase the entire disk (BIOS & UEFI supported) choose Erase Disk and everything will be partitioned for you.

IMPORTANT:

Please do Menu > Favorites > Install Updates immediately after a fresh install, there are a number of important updates to some of our Lite applications that will make a difference to your experience.

Known Issues:

Please list them here, this WILL BE the last release before the Final so please, hunt down those bugs and let's squash them!

We'd particularly value bug reports on:

Non-English locale installs (verify your keyboard layout works post-reboot).

OEM install + firstboot path (verify user is gone and your autologin choice took).

Lite Driver Manager on machines with Broadcom WiFi or NVIDIA GPUs.

Installation fails

Please paste the installer log from here:

Code:
/root/.cache/calamares/session.log

BEFORE you reboot or shutdown the computer when experiencing an installation issue..

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Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 8.0 RC2
Size: 2.6Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 8.0 RC2 from Sourceforge:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...s/8.0/rc2/

HTTP & HTTPS:

Download Linux Lite 8.0 RC2 from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - https://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/isos//
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linuxlite/isos/
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxlite/isos/
Singapore - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/isos/
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/isos/
Sweden - https://mirror.accum.se/mirror/linuxliteos.com/isos/
United Kingdom - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...lite/isos/
United Kingdom - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/isos/
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/isos/

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-8.0-rc2-64bit.iso

MD5SUM:

Code:
f7351bf7c9d1efcbca97ae4494bfcfa8

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-8.0-rc2-64bit.iso

SHA256:

Code:
d16431792ae0e8f172a4a10bc2502bfd0c366ab106caa3c58e46ff8729b91e4a

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the RC - please help to Seed, thank you)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent - linux-lite-8.0-rc2-64bit.iso.torrent
Size: 2.6Gb (DVD, USB)
Hash:

Code:
8ca917a3cfcb18ce1862f4f36c1a6b0866ddcced

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Recommended Computer Requirements:

1.5 Ghz Dual Core Processor or greater
4GB ram
40GB HDD/SSD/NVME
VGA, DVI, DP or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image
Disable Secure Boot

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

As this is a RC release, there are bound to be bugs etc. Please help make the final stable for other people by participating in this RC. Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 8.0 RC1 Released

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:52:04 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 8.0 RC1 is now available for testing.

See below for more details. This announcement lists all changes from Series 7.x
A full write-up with images will be in the Final Forum announcement on 1st June.

Linux Lite 8.0 Final will be released on 1st June, 2026.

Linux Lite 8.0 - Changes and New Features
==========================================

Base: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute)
Desktop: XFCE with LightDM
Codename: Hematite
Kernel: Linux 7.0 (Linux Lite Advanced Performance Kernels)

PLATFORM CHANGES
----------------
- Based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (up from 24.04 LTS)
- Ubuntu codename: noble -> resolute
- Linux Lite codename: galena -> hematite
- NEW Linux Lite High Performance Custom Kernels
- All GUI applications ported to GTK4 (from GTK3/WebKit2)
- APT sources migrated to DEB822 .sources format (replaces .list files)
- Installer: Calamares replaces Ubiquity
- Python 3.14.4+ (up from 3.12)
- New Plymouth boot theme: animated feather spinner (script-based, replaces text-based)
- OEM installer for hardware vendors

NEW APPLICATIONS
----------------
- Firefox is back
- Lite Distro Builder: create YOUR own version of Linux Lite and share it with others
- Lite About: New GTK4 system information app displaying CPU, GPU, memory, storage, network, and audio hardware details
- Lite System Monitor: Real-time CPU, memory, storage, and network monitoring (based on System Monitoring Center by Hakan Dundar)
- Linux Lite High Performance Custom Kernels (see below)
- Lite Core: strip Linux Lite down to it's bones and build it your way
- Starship replaces Powerline in the Terminal, significant start up difference

LINUX LITE HIGH PERFORMANCE CUSTOM KERNELS
----------------
Linux Lite ships with a custom kernel built specifically for desktop and gaming use on everyday hardware. It is based on the latest Ubuntu kernel source and incorporates a curated set of patches from the community, alongside targeted configuration improvements.

The Two Kernels

linuxlite — default desktop kernel

This is what every Linux Lite installation boots into. It prioritises a smooth, responsive desktop experience for everyday tasks: web browsing, office work, media playback, and general use.

linuxlite-gaming — optional gaming kernel

This kernel goes further in reducing input lag and improving frame delivery. It is best suited to users who play games regularly or run audio/video production software where timing matters. It can be installed at any time after setup without removing the default kernel.

Both kernels take advantage of the EEVDF scheduler. On top of this, both kernels include the full BORE scheduler modification (Burst-Oriented Response Enhancer).
BORE tracks each task’s burst time — how long it runs in short, intense bursts — and uses this to bias scheduling decisions. Tasks that have been waiting and then run in short bursts (like a desktop application repainting its window or a game processing a frame) receive a priority boost, keeping interactive work feeling snappy even under heavy background load. BORE is controlled by a dedicated CONFIG_SCHED_BORE kernel option and exposes several sysctl tunables under kernel.sched_bore for fine-tuning.

The two kernels differ in how aggressively they allow the scheduler to interrupt running work:

- linuxlite uses dynamic preemption, which balances throughput and responsiveness. It can switch between modes at runtime.
- linuxlite-gaming uses full preemption, which allows the kernel to interrupt almost any running task immediately. This reduces the worst-case delay before a game or audio application gets CPU time.

These kernels also ship with a new application - Lite Kernel Manager which has all of the features shown below:

There are so many kernel optimisations that we've had to create to full web pages explaining all the features.

Please visit:

https://www.linuxliteos.com/linux-lite-kernel.html

and:

https://www.linuxliteos.com/linux-lite-k...rison.html

Benchmarking

Lite Kernel Manager also features a benchmarking tool where people can upload their scores. This should present a unique opportunity for people to squeeze every ounce of performance out of their Kernel tuned systems.

https://www.linuxliteos.com/benchmark.php

NOTE: Please run Install Updates after a fresh install to get the latest version of Lite Kernel Manager.

CALAMARES
-----------
- Replaces Ubiquity installer
- Slides translated into 25 languages for both install types OEM and normal install (will need help verifying the accuracy of translations)
- Internet not required for install
- Timezone sticks after reboot
- Apt now defaults to the City you chose during install (Ubuntu mirror) eg. Netherlands - new sources file:

Code:
Types: deb deb-src
URIs: http://nl.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/
Suites: resolute resolute-updates resolute-backports
Components: main restricted universe multiverse
Signed-By: /usr/share/keyrings/ubuntu-archive-keyring.gpg

WIKI
-----------
- To be updated to Series 8 information during the month of May

DESKTOP
-----------
- Translated into 23 languages

OEM
-----------
- Full vendor support for companies wishing to deploy laptops/desktops in a fast, efficient process
- Translated into 25 languages

LITE TWEAKS
-----------
- Toast notification system for user feedback on actions
- Real-time streaming progress bars with stage-based updates
- Service Manager feedback: progress labels and button disabling for Preload, zRAM, and TLP services
- Toast notifications for Numlock, Hostname, Save Session, Kiosk Mode, batch operation completion, and Hibernate/Suspend reboot notice
- Package System Repair updated for DEB822 .sources format with Architectures and Signed-By fields
- Bootup Fix updated to use new linuxlite Plymouth theme
- Kernel management removed for Series 8 - now handled by Lite Kernel Manager
- Browser cache cleaning supports Brave, Chrome, Chromium, Firefox, Edge, Midori, Opera, Palemoon, and Vivaldi

LITE DISTRO BUILDER
-------------------
- Create your own version of Linux Lite
- New Cancel button to stop build processes at any time
- Uses VTE process group signaling (SIGTERM) for clean termination
- GRUB2 hybrid BIOS+UEFI boot support
- Squashfs compression with casper integration
- MD5/SHA256 checksum generation
- Option to wwitch to zstd compression during ISO build, much less memory, much faster compression and decompression (faster live boot too) slightly larger output — typically 5-10% bigger than xz

LITE CORE
-------------------
- After you install Linux Lite, launch Lite Core if you want to strip your Linux Lite down to the bare essentials.
- Then install the applications that you want to run on your PC.

LITE SOURCES
------------
- DEB822 format support for APT source management
- 22 global repository mirrors (Brazil, China, Germany, Ecuador, England, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Caledonia, Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, Vietnam, and more)
- Significantly faster and more reliable repo availability checking

LITE SOFTWARE
-------------
- GTK4 interface for software installation and removal
- Integrated tools: Lite About, Lite Updates, Lite DPI, Lite Firewall, Config, Lite Network Shares, Lite System Report, Lite Wiki

LITE INFO (Hardware Database)
----------------
- Hardware information gathering and anonymous upload to Linux Lite hardware database
- VM detection via hypervisor check
- Significantly faster system scan process
- Uses latest inxi for hardware enumeration
- HTTPS upload pipeline to linuxliteos.com

LITE UPGRADE
------------
- Within-Series upgrade tool (8.0 -> 8.2)
- Internet connectivity verification
- Repository health checks
- Version validation via /etc/llver

LITE SERIES UPGRADE (Series 7 -> 8)
------------------------------------
- Full Series 7 to Series 8 upgrade path
- Dry Run mode to simulate upgrade without changes
- Real-time progress bar with download speed display
- Live scrolling log viewer
- DEB822 source file deployment (linuxlite.sources, ubuntu.sources, mozillateam-ubuntu-ppa-noble.sources)
- APT sources backup before modifications
- Battery/power check warning for laptop users
- Automatic desktop launcher trust and executable marking for all users
- XFCE wallpaper restoration after upgrade
- Broadcom b43 firmware URL fix via dpkg-divert
- Legacy upgrade tool (series7) force-removal
- Unhold of zenity, zenity-common, and inxi packages
- Plymouth theme set to new linuxlite theme
- GRUB and initramfs rebuild
- Clean up of old .list files and sources.list

LITE WELCOME
------------
- GTK4 welcome screen
- Live mode detection with installer shortcut
- Autostart toggle
- Cairo rendering for VM compatibility

LITE THEME MANAGER
------------------
- GTK4 interface for theme, icon, and cursor selection
- NEW Folder Color choices
- Custom ActionRow widgets

LITE USER MANAGER
-----------------
- GTK4 user and group management
- User creation, deletion, and modification
- Home directory and shell configuration
- Filters system users (UID < 1000)

LITE DRIVER MANAGER
-------------------
- Based on Linux Mint Drivers
- PackageKit and ubuntu-drivers-common backend
- GTK4 interface for proprietary driver installation
- New features, Refresh button, default to open-source driver recommendation, proprietary driver option gives user comprehensive information about any potential risks

LITE WIDGET
---------------
- More system information added
- Automatic region detection for Weather section

LITE AUTO LOGIN
---------------
- GTK4 auto-login configuration
- LightDM configuration management
- Optional timestamped backups

LITE SOUNDS
-----------
- System sound management (login, logout, audible clicks)
- Autostart support for login sounds

LITE THEMES
-----------
- Collection of Xfce/GTK themes, mouse cursors, and icon themes
- 45 New wallpapers
- NEW default Themes - Linux Lite & Linux Dark (based on Orchis theme)
- Option to change to one of 14 different folder colors

BOOT TIME
---------------
- Significant start up and shutdown improvement times over Series 7.x

PLYMOUTH THEME
--------------
- New animated feather spinner boot screen
- Script-based theme at /usr/share/plymouth/themes/linuxlite/

APT SOURCE FILES (DEB822 FORMAT)
--------------------------------
- linuxlite.sources: Linux Lite hematite repo with Architectures and Signed-By fields
- ubuntu.sources: Ubuntu resolute repos (main, restricted, universe, multiverse, updates, backports, security)
- mozillateam-ubuntu-ppa-noble.sources: Mozilla Team PPA with inline PGP key for Firefox

BIOS Settings (important)

CSM: Enabled
Secureboot: Disabled

RECOMMENDED PARTITION LAYOUT

Code:
PARTITION TABLE: GPT
512MB FAT32 mountpoint /boot/efi FLAGS - boot
rest-of-partition EXT4 mountpoint / FLAGS - none

Known Issues:

Fastfetch patch:

Code:
sudo tee -a /home/$USER/.bashrc /root/.bashrc /etc/skel/.bashrc > /dev/null <<< 'alias fastfetch="fastfetch -c all.jsonc"' -c all.jsonc"' ~/.bashrc /etc/skel/.bashrc

Code:
sudo sed -i 's/^Suites: noble/Suites: resolute/' /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mozillateam-*.sources

Calamares 'Erase disk' option fixed. Timezone sticks after reboot fixed.

Please - download the new Calamares and install BEFORE you run the installer.

https://repo.linuxliteos.com/linuxlite/p..._amd64.deb

then:

Code:
sudo dpkg -i *.deb

Run the installer.

What we most want to hear Feedback about:

- Lite Core
- New Installer (Calamares)
- Lite Distro Builder
- Lite Driver Manager
- Lite Tweaks

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Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 8.0 RC1
Size: 2.6Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 8.0 RC1 from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...s/8.0/rc1/

China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - https://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/isos//
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linuxlite/isos/
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxlite/isos/
Singapore - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/isos/
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/isos/
Sweden - https://mirror.accum.se/mirror/linuxliteos.com/isos/
United Kingdom - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...lite/isos/
United Kingdom - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/isos/
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/isos/

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-8.0-rc1-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: 5cefb0c128c285d8a61cc883cc5a7ede

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-8.0-rc1-64bit.iso

SHA256: c5c3985d9a7acede97d2575e9ad5d5ca4326737565cb1e4dd7bb647c228a410f

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the RC - please help to Seed, thank you)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent - linux-lite-8.0-rc1-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: d9404e0f339065d541788f7d77d18322ca62edf7
Size: 2.6Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Recommended Computer Requirements:

1.5 Ghz Dual Core Processor or greater
4GB ram
40GB HDD/SSD/NVME
VGA, DVI, DP or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image
Disable Secure Boot

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

As this is a RC release, there are bound to be bugs etc. Please help make the final stable for other people by participating in this RC. Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 7.8 Final Released

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:47:20 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 7.8 Final is now available for download.

See below for more details.

Changes:

Linux Lite 7.8 comes with 12 completely new re-writes of 12 of our applications as we move towards changing the majority of our applications to Python and GTK4 in Series 8.

These include:

- Lite Auto Login
- Lite Desktop
- Lite DPI
- Lite Firewall
- Lite Network Shares
- Lite Software
- Lite Sounds
- Lite Sources
- Lite System Report
- Lite Theme Manager
- Lite Updates
- Lite User Manager
- Lite Welcome

We're most excited about the new Lite Software. We've added more than 20 popular applications. BleachBit, Darktable, KDE Connect, Kdenlive and Stacer to name a few.

System Monitoring Center

We've updated the System tab in System Monitoring Center to include more system information. This will be included in the Final. If you'd like to get your hands on it now, just run Install Updates.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

Kernel: 6.8.0-94 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.18 )
Chrome: 144.0
Thunderbird: 140.7
LibreOffice: 25.8.4
VLC: 3.0.20
Gimp: 2.10.36
Base: 24.04.3

Known Issues:

Please enter them into this thread. Thank you.

There is no upgrade to or from RC releases. RC releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system.

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Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 7.8 Final
Size: 2.8Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 7.8 Final from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-lite/files/7.8/

Brazil - http://sft.if.usp.br/linuxlite/isos/
China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - https://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/isos//
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linuxlite/isos/
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Indonesia - https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/isos/
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxlite/isos/
Singapore - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/isos/
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/isos/
Sweden - https://mirror.accum.se/mirror/linuxliteos.com/isos/
United Kingdom - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...lite/isos/
United Kingdom - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/isos/
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/isos/
Vietnam - https://mirror.meowsmp.net/linuxlite/isos/

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-7.8-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: 7f136cc890bf7bc25af8fc57f9612806

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-7.8-64bit.iso

SHA256: b3f1da648c4f5275c311bdb6a33bced758c78fed78a38dcfc693d6b0d099864d

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the Final - please help to Seed, thank you)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent - linux-lite-7.8-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: 29a633d6a02ffd8b353ddf188125c59137030a84
Size: 2.8Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-7.8-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Recommended Computer Requirements:

1.5 Ghz Dual Core Processor or greater
4GB ram
40GB HDD/SSD/NVME
VGA, DVI, DP or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image
Disable Secure Boot

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

Series 8 is poised to introduce major changes. We've had 14 years to listen to the community, and we're going to deliver the best Series yet.
Firefox returns, a new incredible Terminal (watch this space), a super lightweight Linux Lite GTK theme (light and dark) built from the ground up, a NEW application called Lite Control Panel that will merge many of our existing applications into one easy to find and use central location, and much, much more.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 7.8 RC1 Released

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:11:10 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 7.8 RC1 is now available for testing.

See below for more details.

Linux Lite 7.8 Final will be released on 1st February, 2026.

Changes:

Linux Lite 7.8 comes with 8 completely new re-writes of 8 of our applications as we move towards changing the majority of our applications to Python and GTK4 in Series 8.

These include:

- Lite Auto Login
- Lite Desktop
- Lite DPI
- Lite Firewall
- Lite Sounds
- Lite System Report
- Lite User Manager
- Lite Welcome

NOTE: In the Final, you will need to run:

Code:
rm -rf ~/.local/share/applications/lite-autologin.desktop
rm -rf ~/.local/share/applications/lite-desktop.desktop
rm -rf ~/.local/share/applications/lite-firewallconfig.desktop
rm -rf ~/.local/share/applications/lite-dpi.desktop
rm -rf ~/.local/share/applications/lite-sounds.desktop
rm -rf ~/.local/share/applications/lite-systemreport.desktop
rm -rf ~/.local/share/applications/lite-usermanager.desktop
rm -rf ~/.local/share/applications/lite-welcome.desktop

in a Terminal before you perform the upgrade, if you are upgrading from 7.6. This will be mentioned again in the Final announcement.

System Monitoring Center

We've updated the System tab in System Monitoring Center to include more system information. This will be included in the Final. If you'd like to get your hands on it now, just run Install Updates.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

Kernel: 6.8.0-90 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.18 )
Chrome: 143.0
Thunderbird: 140.6
LibreOffice: 25.8.4
VLC: 3.0.20
Gimp: 2.10.36
Base: 24.04.3

Known Issues:

Please enter them into this thread. Thank you.

There is no upgrade to or from RC releases. RC releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system.

Huge thank you to our Sponsor:

Presale.Codes has presale password information that helps fans, ticket brokers, ticket flippers, concierge desks, personal and virtual assistants and anyone who needs a presale code to find it and use it ASAP. Click the here to learn more.

Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 7.8 RC1
Size: 2.8Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 7.8 RC1 from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...s/7.8/rc1/

Brazil - http://sft.if.usp.br/linuxlite/isos/
China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - https://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/isos//
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linuxlite/isos/
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Indonesia - https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/isos/
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxlite/isos/
Singapore - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/isos/
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/isos/
Sweden - https://mirror.accum.se/mirror/linuxliteos.com/isos/
United Kingdom - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...lite/isos/
United Kingdom - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/isos/
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/isos/
Vietnam - https://mirror.meowsmp.net/linuxlite/isos/

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-7.8-rc1-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: 7c52d38c149c0bc3b9f5eb6356d6e2d1

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-7.8-rc1-64bit.iso

SHA256: 1f43a472dc319bb9d407a3fbfccbcb6ca7705e434f4fd4e93d854784d438f457

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the RC - please help to Seed, thank you)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent - linux-lite-7.8-rc1-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: b89c83656da0028717d4c5f96e06627fd29099e6
Size: 2.8Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-7.8-rc1-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Recommended Computer Requirements:

1.5 Ghz Dual Core Processor or greater
4GB ram
40GB HDD/SSD/NVME
VGA, DVI, DP or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image
Disable Secure Boot

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

As this is a RC release, there are bound to be bugs etc. Please help make the final stable for other people by participating in this RC. Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 7.6 Final Released

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:25:34 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 7.6 Final is now available for download.

See below for more details.

Linux Lite 7.6 is the first release to contain a whole new way of offering documentation in the for of our new Wiki. See below for more details.

Changes:

Minor release

Linux Lite 7.6 is considered to be a minor release as it only contains, LTS updates, bug fixes, code and GUI changes.

These include:

- NEW Linux Lite Wiki
- Lite Welcome
- Lite Upgrade
- Lite Themes
- Newer LibreOffice (25.8.1), as well as the usual compliment of updated default applications.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

Linux Lite Wiki — A Community-Driven Knowledge Hub

The Linux Lite Wiki is our new open platform where anyone can contribute. It’s designed to make Linux Lite documentation faster, more accurate, and more accessible than ever before.

Why It Matters

Open Collaboration — Users, developers, and newcomers can freely add or update guides, tips, and troubleshooting steps.

Always Up to Date — As Linux Lite evolves, the Wiki evolves with it, ensuring real-time accuracy.

Collective Wisdom — Contributions come from real users’ experiences, creating richer, more practical documentation.

Easy to Use — Simple navigation, accessibility features, and a clean structure make it a one-stop hub for Linux Lite knowledge.

By sharing insights and keeping the Wiki open, the Linux Lite community ensures that everyone benefits from the latest information, while empowering users to become active contributors.

Click here if you'd like to add content to the Wiki - https://www.linuxliteos.com/feedback.html

The existing Linux Lite Manual will remain online and on your system until the end of Series 7, however, there will be no updates to it. In Series 8, the Wiki will become the default documentation. The Wiki is online only for now.

Visit the Wiki - https://wiki.linuxliteos.com/en/home

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

Kernel: 6.8.0-79 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.16 )
Chrome: 139.0
Thunderbird: 128.14
LibreOffice: 25.8.1
VLC: 3.0.20
Gimp: 2.10.36
Base: 24.04.3

Known Issues:

Wiki - In Google Chrome can display red banner at top of the screen displaying Wiki still functions as it should.

Please enter them into this thread. Thank you.

Upgrading:

> Menu, Favorites, Install Updates (you must reboot if asked to, otherwise continue to the next step)
> Set a Restore Point - Menu, System, Timeshift
> Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade
> Reboot

Having problems upgrading?

First thing to do is open a terminal, and make sure you have the latest version of Lite Upgrade.

Code:
apt policy lite-upgrade-series7

should return:

Code:
  Installed: 7.0-0050-linuxlite
  Candidate: 7.0-0050-linuxlite

If you've ran Install Updates and still don't have this version or greater you can either - wait 24 hours, or change to the default Linux Lite repository in Lite Sources.

There is no upgrade path from RC to Final or from Series to Series.

Huge thank you to our Sponsor:

Presale.Codes has presale password information that helps fans, ticket brokers, ticket flippers, concierge desks, personal and virtual assistants and anyone who needs a presale code to find it and use it ASAP. Click the here to learn more.

Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 7.6 Final
Size: 2.9Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 7.6 Final from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-lite/files/7.6/

China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - http://mirror.espoch.edu.ec/linuxliteos/isos/
England - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...lite/isos/
England - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/isos/
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linuxlite/isos/
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Hungary - http://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/linuxlite/isos/
Hungary - https://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/linuxlite/isos/
Indonesia - https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/isos/
Netherlands - http://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxlite/isos/
Singapore - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/isos/
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/isos/
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/isos/
USA - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/isos/
Vietnam - https://mirror.meowsmp.net/linuxlite/isos/

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-7.6-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: 67f9f69eb7ee0b8a1c3fadd166bffeed

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-7.6-64bit.iso

SHA256: 97bde37b89a9a4d85675a09bbbde1977bac37abe57e73bbad19328c3073a2663

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the RC - please help to Seed, thank you)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-lite/files/7.6/rc1/linux-lite-7.6-64bit.iso.torrent/download

64bit Torrent - linux-lite-7.6-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: 74e21acf4293e8e43ac8c77883ed8ec70beb3f58
Size:2.9Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-7.6-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Recommended Computer Specs:
1.5 Ghz Dual Core Processor
4GB RAM
40gb HDD/SSD
VGA, DVI or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution+
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.

Thank you,

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 7.6 RC1 Released

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:54:35 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 7.6 RC1 is now available for testing.

See below for more details.

Linux Lite 7.6 Final will be released on 1st September, 2025.

Changes:

Minor release

Linux Lite 7.6 is considered to be a minor release as it only contains, LTS updates, bug fixes, code and GUI changes.

These include:

- Lite Welcome
- Lite Upgrade
- Lite Themes
- Newer LibreOffice (25.2.5), as well as the usual compliment of updated default applications.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

Kernel: 6.8.0-71 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.16 )
Chrome: 138.0
Thunderbird: 128.13
LibreOffice: 25.2.5
VLC: 3.0.20
Gimp: 2.10.36
Base: 24.04.2

Known Issues:

Please enter them into this thread. Thank you.

There is no upgrade to or from RC releases. RC releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system.

Huge thank you to our Sponsor:

Presale.Codes has presale password information that helps fans, ticket brokers, ticket flippers, concierge desks, personal and virtual assistants and anyone who needs a presale code to find it and use it ASAP. Click the here to learn more.

Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 7.6 RC1
Size: 3.1Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 7.6 RC1 from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...s/7.6/rc1/

Brazil - http://sft.if.usp.br/linuxlite/isos/
China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - http://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/isos/
Ecuador - http://mirror.espoch.edu.ec/linuxliteos/isos/
England - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...lite/isos/
England - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/isos/
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linuxlite/isos/
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Hungary - http://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/linuxlite/isos/
Hungary - https://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/linuxlite/isos/
Indonesia - https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/isos/
Netherlands - http://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxlite/isos/
Singapore - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/isos/
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/isos/
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/isos/
USA - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/isos/
Vietnam - https://mirror.meowsmp.net/linuxlite/isos/

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-7.6-rc1-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: 8d94018a47b3e4a9ece63766de2f38c3

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-7.6-rc1-64bit.iso

SHA256: 58567cd6a5f5fd181fcb3f143c33bc804e4b8afca7d669295e795d84af0bfdb7

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the RC - please help to Seed, thank you)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent - linux-lite-7.6-rc1-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: 89c719e5958c38f4ff81e70326adf7cae3ebe6f4
Size: 3.1Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-7.6-rc1-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Recommended Computer Requirements:

1.5 Ghz Dual Core Processor or greater
4GB ram
40GB HDD/SSD/NVME
VGA, DVI, DP or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image
Disable Secure Boot

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

As this is a RC release, there are bound to be bugs etc. Please help make the final stable for other people by participating in this RC. Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 7.4 Final Released

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:48:25 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 7.4 Final is now available for download.

Linux Lite 7.4 is considered to be a minor release as it only contains, LTS updates, bug fixes, code and GUI changes. See below for more details.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

Kernel: 6.8.0-56 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.14 )
Chrome: 134.0
Thunderbird: 128.8.1
LibreOffice: 25.2.1.2
VLC: 3.0.20
Gimp: 2.10.36
Base: 24.04.2

Known Issues:

Please enter them into this thread. Thank you.

Upgrading:

> Menu, Favorites, Install Updates (you must reboot if asked to, otherwise continue to the next step)
> Set a Restore Point - Menu, System, Timeshift
> Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade
> Reboot

Having problems upgrading?

First thing to do is open a terminal, and make sure you have the latest version of Lite Upgrade.

Code:
apt policy lite-upgrade-series7

should return:

Code:
  Installed: 7.0-0030-linuxlite
  Candidate: 7.0-0030-linuxlite

If you've ran Install Updates and still don't have this version or greater you can either - wait 24 hours, or change to the default Linux Lite repository in Lite Sources.

There is no upgrade path from RC to Final or from Series to Series.

Huge thank you to our Sponsor:

Presale.Codes has presale password information that helps fans, ticket brokers, ticket flippers, concierge desks, personal and virtual assistants and anyone who needs a presale code to find it and use it ASAP. Click the here to learn more.

Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 7.4 Final
Size: 2.9Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 7.4 Final from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-lite/files/7.4/

Brazil - http://sft.if.usp.br/linuxlite/isos/7.4/...-64bit.iso
China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/i...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.uta.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.espoch.edu.ec/linuxliteos/...-64bit.iso
England - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...-64bit.iso
England - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/...-64bit.iso
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos...-64bit.iso
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linux...-64bit.iso
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hungary - http://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/lin...-64bit.iso
Hungary - https://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/li...-64bit.iso
Indonesia - https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/iso...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - http://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos...-64bit.iso
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/...-64bit.iso
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/is...-64bit.iso
USA - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso
Vietnam - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso
Vietnam - https://mirror.meowsmp.net/linuxlite/iso...-64bit.iso

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-7.4-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: 8cef0b17cdc4d88a330d089c79fc3b13

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-7.4-64bit.iso

SHA256: ddc7736855304116e98706ed8df98736e402690eec28ab3d9a135304ce902755

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Alternatively, you can use our web-based checksum checker found here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/download.php (scroll to half way down the page)

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the ISO)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent file name - linux-lite-7.4-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: e390be9f8178be3555a59aa512407f61bb76dd36
Size: 2.9Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-7.4-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Minimum Recommended Specs:
1Ghz processor
2GB ram
20gb HDD/SD
VGA screen capable of 1024x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Preferred Specs:
2GHz processor+
4GB ram+
40gb HDD/SSD+
VGA, DVI or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution+
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 7.4 RC1 Released

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:44:12 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 7.4 RC1 is now available for testing.

See below for more details.

Linux Lite 7.4 Final will be released on 1st April, 2025.

Changes:

Minor release

Linux Lite 7.4 is considered to be a minor release as it only contains, LTS updates, bug fixes, code and GUI changes.

These include:

- Lite Updates
- Lite Info
- Updated icons
- Fixed Chrome not launching in a Live session
- Newer LibreOffice (25.2.0.3), as well as the usual compliment of updated default applications.

Latest Whisker Menu

- Add dragging from any side to resize menu. (Issue #112)
- Add support for autostarting launchers. (Issue #35)
- Add support for keypad navigation.
- Always send Page Up and Page Down keys to view. (Issue #145)
- Always run selected launcher when pressing enter.
- Fall back to non-regex search actions. (Issue #128)
- Only select launcher when mouse moves. (Issue #106)
- Remember current category with arrow keys. (Issue #132)
- Require XFCE 4.16.
- Fix menu not centering with horizontal categories. (Issue #131)
- Fix warning about unblocking panel autohide.
- Fix search text replaced after pressing arrow keys.
- Translation updates: Catalan, Chinese (Taiwan), Czech, Danish, Dutch,
French, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian, Slovak, Swedish,
Ukrainian.

Credit: Graeme Gott Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:05:13 +0000

Lite Upgrade

Lite Upgrade was producing some syntax errors that did not affect how the code ran, it was just spitting out errors that could be ignored if you ran lite-upgrade-series7 from the Terminal. That has now all been fixed. Lite Upgrade code is now up to date and running cleanly.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

Kernel: 6.8.0-45 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.13 )
Chrome: 133.0
Thunderbird: 128.7.1
LibreOffice: 25.2.0.3
VLC: 3.0.20
Gimp: 2.10.36
Base: 24.04.2

Known Issues:

Please enter them into this thread. Thank you.

There is no upgrade to or from RC releases. RC releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system.

Huge thank you to our Sponsor:

Presale.Codes has presale password information that helps fans, ticket brokers, ticket flippers, concierge desks, personal and virtual assistants and anyone who needs a presale code to find it and use it ASAP. Click the here to learn more.

Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 7.4 RC1
Size: 2.9Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 7.4 RC1 from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...s/7.4/rc1/

Brazil - http://sft.if.usp.br/linuxlite/isos/7.4/...-64bit.iso
China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/i...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.uta.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.espoch.edu.ec/linuxliteos/...-64bit.iso
England - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...-64bit.iso
England - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/...-64bit.iso
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos...-64bit.iso
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linux...-64bit.iso
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hungary - http://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/lin...-64bit.iso
Hungary - https://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/li...-64bit.iso
Indonesia - https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/iso...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - http://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos...-64bit.iso
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/...-64bit.iso
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/is...-64bit.iso
USA - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso
Vietnam - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-7.4-rc1-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: 38cb06959aa895f5eafb09b1376c0a5f

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-7.4-rc1-64bit.iso

SHA256: 1a051cea4d125e9ef467d1bf2cd960d2485dd00a40bee5762dadbd5bd6bc3d6e

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the RC)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent - linux-lite-7.4-rc1-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: 82f33e3f607928c2efd6dc47f7ab0db4370da4eb
Size: 2.9Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-7.4-rc1-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Minimum Recommended Specs:
1Ghz processor
2GB ram
20gb HDD/SD
VGA screen capable of 1024x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Preferred Specs:
2GHz processor+
4GB ram+
40gb HDD/SSD+
VGA, DVI or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution+
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

As this is a RC release, there are bound to be bugs etc. Please help make the final stable for other people by participating in this RC. Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 7.2 Final Released

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:16:24 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 7.2 Final is now available for download.

We're really excited about what this release brings to you. See below for more details.

Changes:

Lite A.I. Support:
Linux Lite is leading the way in which A.I. is complementing the Support portion of our operating system.
We're extremely happy with the way that it's turned out and a huge thank you again to Huzaifa Qureshi for his efforts on this.
Click here to take a look - https://www.linuxliteos.com/chatai/

Lite Updates - Re-written in Yad

Lite Updates has been re-written in Yad as Yad provides more flexibility than Zenity and will help us to expand and add more options to it in the future.

Lite Theme Manager:

Brand new to the Linux Lite family of Applications is Lite Theme Manager.
Lite Theme Manager takes the guess work out of adding themes to your desktop, icons and mouse cursors with an easy point-and-click solution.
Thank you and credit goes to Huzaifa Qureshi for writing this application.

Plus many other tweaks and changes.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

Kernel: 6.8.0-47 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.11 )
Chrome: 130.0
Thunderbird: 115.16
LibreOffice: 24.2.6.2
VLC: 3.0.20
Gimp: 2.10.36
Base: 24.04.1

Known Issues:

Please enter them into this thread. Thank you.

Upgrading:

> Menu, Favorites, Install Updates (you must reboot if asked to, otherwise continue to the next step)
> Set a Restore Point - Menu, System, Timeshift
> Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade
> Reboot

Having problems upgrading?

First thing to do is open a terminal, and make sure you have the latest version of Lite Upgrade.

Code:
apt policy lite-upgrade-series7

should return:

Code:
  Installed: 7.0-0020-linuxlite
  Candidate: 7.0-0020-linuxlite

If you've ran Install Updates and still don't have this version or greater you can either - wait 24 hours, or change to the default Linux Lite repository in Lite Sources.

There is no upgrade path from RC to Final or from Series to Series.

Huge thank you to our Sponsor:

Presale.Codes has presale password information that helps fans, ticket brokers, ticket flippers, concierge desks, personal and virtual assistants and anyone who needs a presale code to find it and use it ASAP. Click the here to learn more.

Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 7.2 Final
Size: 2.8Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 7.2 Final from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-lite/files/7.2/

Brazil - http://sft.if.usp.br/linuxlite/isos/7.2/...-64bit.iso
China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/i...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.uta.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.espoch.edu.ec/linuxliteos/...-64bit.iso
England - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...-64bit.iso
England - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/...-64bit.iso
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos...-64bit.iso
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linux...-64bit.iso
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hungary - http://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/lin...-64bit.iso
Hungary - https://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/li...-64bit.iso
Indonesia - https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/iso...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - http://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos...-64bit.iso
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/...-64bit.iso
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/is...-64bit.iso
USA - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso
Vietnam - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-7.2-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: dfe8dd8b3108073672d5292841aec555

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-7.2-64bit.iso

SHA256: dc8955e02c68537815ed0010f7c4c035ce786bba2c679dd74532b22205df8216

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the ISO)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent from here - linux-lite-7.2-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: 8d78b12237946737b014e87db6f57e9d90270095
Size: 2.8Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-7.2-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Minimum Recommended Specs:
1Ghz processor
2GB ram
20gb HDD/SD
VGA screen capable of 1024x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Preferred Specs:
2GHz processor+
4GB ram+
40gb HDD/SSD+
VGA, DVI or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution+
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 7.2 RC1 Released

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:18:47 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 7.2 RC1 is now available for testing.

We're really excited about what this release brings to you. See below for more details.

Linux Lite 7.2 Final will be released on 1st November, 2024.

Changes:

Lite Updates - Re-written in Yad

Lite Updates has been re-written in Yad as Yad provides more flexibility than Zenity and will help us to expand and add more options to it in the future.

Lite Theme Manager:

Brand new to the Linux Lite family of Applications is Lite Theme Manager.
Lite Theme Manager takes the guess work out of adding themes to your desktop, icons and mouse cursors with an easy point-and-click solution.
Thank you and credit goes to Huzaifa Qureshi for writing this application.

Lite A.I. Support:
Linux Lite is leading the way in which A.I. is complementing the Support portion of our operating system.
We're extremely happy with the way that it's turned out and a huge thank you again to Huzaifa Qureshi for his efforts on this.

Plus many other tweaks and changes.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

Kernel: 6.8.0-45 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.11 )
Chrome: 129.0
Thunderbird: 115.15
LibreOffice: 24.2.6.2
VLC: 3.0.20
Gimp: 2.10.36
Base: 24.04.1

Known Issues:

Please enter them into this thread. Thank you.

There is no upgrade to or from RC releases. RC releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system.

Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 7.2 RC1
Size: 2.9Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 7.2 RC1 from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...s/7.2/rc1/

Brazil - http://sft.if.usp.br/linuxlite/isos/7.2/...-64bit.iso
China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/i...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.uta.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.espoch.edu.ec/linuxliteos/...-64bit.iso
England - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...-64bit.iso
England - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/...-64bit.iso
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos...-64bit.iso
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linux...-64bit.iso
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hungary - http://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/lin...-64bit.iso
Hungary - https://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/li...-64bit.iso
Indonesia - https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/iso...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - http://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos...-64bit.iso
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/...-64bit.iso
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/is...-64bit.iso
USA - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso
Vietnam - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-7.2-rc1-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: 2d8359d0e15aef7c4f6a9cfd6ce3ac26

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-7.2-rc1-64bit.iso

SHA256: a0cfbe8a0c3597f9247a5d27360e6ba51e86ec0856d8a9b2b06753f6a9a7ffbd

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the RC)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent - linux-lite-7.2-rc1-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: aeaeac8d6f819e693b41b4c3abca6b4285d08171
Size: 2.9Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-7.2-rc1-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Minimum Recommended Specs:
1Ghz processor
2GB ram
20gb HDD/SD
VGA screen capable of 1024x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Preferred Specs:
2GHz processor+
4GB ram+
40gb HDD/SSD+
VGA, DVI or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution+
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

As this is a RC release, there are bound to be bugs etc. Please help make the final stable for other people by participating in this RC. Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 7.0 Final Released

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 08:14:46 +0800

Release Announcement

Introducing Linux Lite 7.0 Final codename Galena.

The theme of this Series is maturity. We've been offering Linux Lite now for 12 years and in that time, have integrated many features as suggested by the community as well as building upon a solid and secure foundation.

See below for release details.

Changes:

Thunar 4.18.8 - Split View

Minor changes to Lite Welcome

New install slides:

Plus many other tweaks and changes.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

XFCE 4.18
Kernel: 6.8.0-31 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.8 )
Chrome: 125.0
Thunderbird: 115.11.0
LibreOffice: 7.6.7.2
VLC: 3.0.20
Gimp: 2.10.36
Base: 24.04

Known Issues:

Please enter them into this thread. Thank you.

Mintstick doesn't load, do:

Run Install Updates from the Menu, then do:

Code:
sudo apt-get install python3-unidecode

There is no upgrade path from RC to Final or from Series to Series.

Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 7.0 Final
Size: 2.7Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 7.0 Final from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-lite/files/7.0/

Brazil - http://sft.if.usp.br/linuxlite/isos/7.0/...-64bit.iso
China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/i...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.uta.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.espoch.edu.ec/linuxliteos/...-64bit.iso
England - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...-64bit.iso
England - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/...-64bit.iso
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos...-64bit.iso
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linux...-64bit.iso
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hungary - http://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/lin...-64bit.iso
Hungary - https://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/li...-64bit.iso
Indonesia - https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/iso...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - http://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos...-64bit.iso
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/...-64bit.iso
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/is...-64bit.iso
USA - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso
Vietnam - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-7.0-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: b9b821de6b4b12329776da5c68aa5ede

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-7.0-64bit.iso

SHA256: 45c7a3b85a3e59b5c86116b1a4cc0c8d5afc79c1aa078461ed79c29d7effc18b

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the Final)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent from here - linux-lite-7.0-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: 65bffd4730f2db5bb8286f7fc0812e08c3e81ad0
Size: 2.7Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-7.0-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Minimum Recommended Specs:
1Ghz processor
768mb ram
8gb HDD/SD
VGA screen capable of 1024x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Preferred Specs:
1.5GHz processor+
1024mb ram+
20gb HDD/SSD+
VGA, DVI or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution+
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 7.0 RC1 Released

Tue, 07 May 2024 14:43:41 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 7.0 RC1 is now available for testing.

The theme of this Series is maturity. We've been offering Linux Lite now for 12 years and in that time, have integrated many features as suggested by the community as well as building upon a solid and secure foundation.

See below for release details.

Linux Lite 7.0 Final Codename Galena will be released on 1st June, 2024.

Changes:

Thunar 4.18.8 - Split View

New install slides:

Plus many other tweaks and changes.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

Kernel: 6.8.0-31 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.8 )
Chrome: 124.0
Thunderbird: 115.10.1
LibreOffice: 7.6.6.3
VLC: 3.0.20
Gimp: 2.10.36
Base: 24.04

Known Issues:

Please enter them into this thread. Thank you.

Help Manual is 90% complete.

There is no upgrade to or from RC releases. RC releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system.

Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 7.0 RC1
Size: 2.7Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 7.0 RC1 from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...s/7.0/rc1/

Brazil - http://sft.if.usp.br/linuxlite/isos/7.0/...-64bit.iso
China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/i...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.uta.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.espoch.edu.ec/linuxliteos/...-64bit.iso
England - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...-64bit.iso
England - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/...-64bit.iso
Germany - https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos...-64bit.iso
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linux...-64bit.iso
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hungary - http://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/lin...-64bit.iso
Hungary - https://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/li...-64bit.iso
Indonesia - https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/iso...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - http://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos...-64bit.iso
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/...-64bit.iso
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/is...-64bit.iso
USA - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso
Vietnam - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso

Checking the MD5SUM of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-7.0-rc1-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: e07f18c06a7f5a05700df4dfb4c61940

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

Checking the SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-7.0-rc1-64bit.iso

SHA256: c4abd9e280d7ed71e3266af129a8501d7c3c5e05c8301fe87fd36e5028b4e64e

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT (Fastest way to download the RC)

https://sourceforge.net/projects/linux-l...t/download

64bit Torrent from here - linux-lite-7.0-rc1-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: a14a87546b798b00fdad3d15bb152b5848f5cfb1
Size: 2.7Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-7.0-rc1-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Minimum Recommended Specs:
1Ghz processor
768mb ram
8gb HDD/SD
VGA screen capable of 1024x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Preferred Specs:
1.5GHz processor+
1024mb ram+
20gb HDD/SSD+
VGA, DVI or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution+
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

As this is a RC release, there are bound to be bugs etc. Please help make the final stable for other people by participating in this RC. Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 6.6 Final Released

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:58:05 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 6.6 Final is now available for download and installation.

This is one our largest releases on record since we began in 2012.

We've added 1000's of lines of new code in the form of supporting a large range of languages.
We've massively increased the number of language translations across the entire Menu and Sub-Menu system, by adding support for 22 Languages.
We had the time to take on a task of this magnitude so we used it completely.

If you speak a language other than English, we hope you enjoy a vastly improved and a more complete Linux Lite.

Changes:

Support for 22 new Languages added

Afrikaans
Arabic
Chinese - Simplified
Croatian
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Hebrew
Hindi
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Portuguese - Brazilian
Russian
Serbian
Spanish
Sweden
Ukranian

In the areas of:

Main Menu
Right click Menu
Folder Names
Linux Lite Application names
Desktop Icons
My Computer Menu names

Having completed a fresh install of Linux Lite 6.6, once you have restarted after the first login, full language support will be available across the entire Menu and Sub-Menu system. If there are still Menu entries that are not in your language, then consider contributing a translation to that developers software.

If you'd like to help out with Translations in this Series for the above mentioned areas, please go here https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/translations/ and post a reply with your changes under your Language thread. We have already received a number of submissions and have integrated them quickly into Linux Lite. Thanks for helping the community out There is still much to do, but we've made massive improvements to date.

Lite Welcome

Thanks to your feedback, we've implemented a check to see if Linux Lite is running in a Live environment or not, and to only display the Install Now button if it is.

Lite Welcome - Live Environment

Lite Welcome - Installed to your computer

We've also added a link to our Free A.I. Chatbot that will give instant support in real time under the Support section:

https://www.linuxliteos.com/chatai/

Other Changes:

- Latest Papirus Icon Theme
- The Hardware Database now has over 85,000 submissions. 100k here we come! https://www.linuxliteos.com/hardware.php
- Latest stable versions of Chrome, LibreOffice, Lite applications etc
- New wallpapers

Plus many other tweaks and changes.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

Installation

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

Kernel: 5.15.0-82 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.5 )
Chrome: 116.0
Thunderbird: 102.15
LibreOffice: 7.5.5
VLC: 3.0.16
Gimp: 2.10.30
Base: 22.04.3

Known Issues:

Eject Media prompt is only available at the end of the UEFI install.
Desktop icons - English support only. - FIXED AND TRANSLATED
Dropbox: if you get an error, run the set up twice.
There is NO Grub Edit in Lite Tweaks in this Series for Linux Lite due to an unsolvable issue. Ubuntu will show in the Grub menu if you are dual or more booting. Try Grub Customizer if it annoys you.
Grub menu shows Linux Lite as 'Ubuntu'. See below for more on this.

- Open /etc/default/grub as Administrator.
- Comment out: GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR=`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian` and leave GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR='Linux Lite' uncommented.
- Should look like:
GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR='Linux Lite'
#GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR=`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian`
- sudo update-grub

Grub - press the ESC key whilst booting in UEFI mode after your BIOS has posted. Use the SHIFT key if running Linux Lite in Legacy mode.

Other Issues

Please tell us in this thread.

Upgrading

To see if you upgraded successfully to Linux Lite 6.6 open a Terminal and do:

Code:
cat /etc/llver

in a Terminal, should return Linux Lite 6.6. The upgrade log is stored in /var/log/lite-upgrade.log for those interested in the process.

> Menu, Favorites, Install Updates (you must reboot if asked to, otherwise continue to the next step)
> Set a Restore Point - Menu, System, Timeshift
> Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade
> Reboot

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade do:

Code:
sudo apt-get install --reinstall lite-upgrade-series6

and, or:

Code:
rm -rf ~/.local/share/applications/lite-upgrade.desktop

then try Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade again.

Having problems upgrading?

First thing to do is open a terminal, and make sure you have the latest version of Lite Upgrade.

Code:
apt policy lite-upgrade-series6

should return:

Code:
  Installed: 6.0-0040-linuxlite
  Candidate: 6.0-0040-linuxlite

If you've ran Install Updates and still don't have this version or greater you can either - wait 24 hours, or change to the default Linux Lite repository in Lite Sources.

Lite Upgrade - What it will do:

- New Lite Help Manual
- New Lite Themes
- New Lite Upgrade
- New Lite Welcome
- All Linux Lite Applications that have been translated
- Update LibreOffice

Lite Upgrade - What it won't do:

- No changes to the user space are needed (all changes handled in the system space).

There is no upgrade path from RC to Final or from Series to Series.

Downloads:

Release Name: Linux Lite 6.6
Size: 2.4Gb (DVD, USB)

Download Linux Lite 6.6 from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

Brazil - http://sft.if.usp.br/linuxlite/isos/6.6/...-64bit.iso
China - https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/i...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.uta.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
Ecuador - http://mirror.espoch.edu.ec/linuxliteos/...-64bit.iso
England - https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...-64bit.iso
England - https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Germany - http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/...-64bit.iso
Germany -https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos...-64bit.iso
Greece - http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linux...-64bit.iso
Greece - https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
Hong Kong - https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
Hungary - http://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/lin...-64bit.iso
Hungary - https://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/li...-64bit.iso
Indonesia - https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/iso...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - http://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/...-64bit.iso
Netherlands - https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos...-64bit.iso
New Caledonia - http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxl...-64bit.iso
Sweden - http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/...-64bit.iso
USA - http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/is...-64bit.iso
USA - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso
Vietnam - https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso

Checking the MD5SUM and SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-6.6-64bit.iso

MD5SUM: 857e1da4197bf8881882a72b27dbfded

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

SHA256

Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-6.6-64bit.iso

SHA256: 732b5561783c7203e3b919a4c55508a4256c13785b80e2e47019d817b89e9543

Check that it matches the exact characters in sequence above.

TORRENT: (Fastest way to download the RC)

64bit Torrent from here - linux-lite-6.6-64bit.iso.torrent
Hash: 0baee3f3e8f08a626170c07f26c912a5331b0db4
Size: 2.4Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-6.6-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Reviewers in a VirtualBox:

Installing Updates does work with a Live ISO (ignoring the 'CDROM' errors). All features work as they should, once you have installed Linux Lite to hardware or a VM.
Once Linux Lite has been installed, add the following for a complete reviewing experience:

Code:
sudo apt-get install virtualbox-guest-dkms virtualbox-guest-utils virtualbox-guest-x11

Don't forget the Guest Additions too!
Also, get the Extensions pack from here - https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Minimum Recommended Specs:
1Ghz processor
768mb ram
8gb HDD/SD
VGA screen capable of 1024x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Preferred Specs:
1.5GHz processor+
1024mb ram+
20gb HDD/SSD+
VGA, DVI or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution+
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

Thank you and enjoy

Jerry and the team.

Linux Lite 6.6 RC1 Released

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:05:49 +0800

Release Announcement

Linux Lite 6.6 RC1 is now available for testing.

This is one our largest releases on record since we began in 2012.

We've added 1000's of lines of new code in the form of supporting a large range of languages.
We've massively increased the number of language translations across the entire Menu and Sub-Menu system, by adding support for 22 Languages.
We had the time to take on a task of this magnitude so we used it completely.

We're releasing this RC with a longer than usual test time to allow for feedback and corrections to occur.
There are some details below, but all of the changes will be in the Final Release Announcement.

Linux Lite 6.6 Final will be released on 1st September, 2023.

Changes:

Support for 22 new Languages added

Afrikaans
Arabic
Chinese - Simplified
Croatian
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Hebrew
Hindi
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Portuguese - Brazilian
Russian
Serbian
Spanish
Sweden
Ukranian

In the areas of:

Main Menu
Right click Menu
Folder Names
Linux Lite Application names
Desktop Icons
My Computer Menu names

Having completed a fresh install of Linux Lite 6.6, once you have restarted after the first login, full language support will be available across the entire Menu and Sub-Menu system. If there are still Menu entries that are not in your language, then consider contributing a translation to that developers software.

If you'd like to help out with Translations in this Series for the above mentioned areas, please go here https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/translations/ and post a reply with your changes under your Language thread. Thanks for helping the community out There is still much to do, but we've made massive improvements to date.

Lite Welcome

Thanks to your feedback, we've implemented a check to see if Linux Lite is running in a Live environment or not, and to only display the Install Now button if it is.

Lite Welcome - Live Environment

Lite Welcome - Installed to your computer

We've also added a link to our A.I. online real-time Helper under the Support section:

Other Changes:

- Latest Papirus Icon Theme
- Latest stable versions of Chrome, LibreOffice, Lite applications etc
- New wallpapers

Plus many other tweaks and changes.

Window Theme: Materia
Icon Theme: Papirus
Font: Roboto Regular

Installation

How do I know if my Windows PC has UEFI?

In Windows Search, type msinfo or msinfo32 and launch the desktop app named System Information. Look for the BIOS Mode item, and if the value for it is UEFI, then you have the UEFI firmware. If it says BIOS Mode Legacy, then that’s the firmware you’re running.

Secure Boot is supported, but unless you know exactly how to handle it, it is a P.I.T.A. at best so I am going to say...you must disable Secure Boot to enable stress free computing.

Some helpful snippets from the latest Help Manual:

UEFI Support link - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/

Details:

Kernel: 5.15.0-76 ( custom kernels also available via our Repository for versions 3.13 - 6.4 )
Chrome: 114.0
Thunderbird: 102.11
LibreOffice: 7.4.7
VLC: 3.0.16
Gimp: 2.10.30
Base: 22.04.2

Known Issues:

Eject Media prompt is only available at the end of the UEFI install.
Dropbox: if you get an error, run the set up twice.
There is NO Grub Edit in Lite Tweaks in this Series for Linux Lite due to an unsolvable issue. Ubuntu will show in the Grub menu if you are dual or more booting. Try Grub Customizer if it would like to change the wording.
Grub menu shows Linux Lite as 'Ubuntu'. See below for more on this.

- Open /etc/default/grub as Administrator.
- Comment out: GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR=`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian` and leave GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR='Linux Lite' uncommented.
- Should look like:
GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR='Linux Lite'
#GRUB_DISTRIBUTOR=`lsb_release -i -s 2> /dev/null || echo Debian`
- sudo update-grub

Grub - press the ESC key whilst booting in UEFI mode after your BIOS has posted. Use the SHIFT key if running Linux Lite in Legacy mode.

Help Manual will be updated in the Final.

OEM Install option - is broken and crashes near the end of the install. If a fix can't be found, it will be excluded from each release until a solution if found.

Other Issues

Please let us know.

There is no upgrade to or from RC releases. RC releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system.

Downloads:

MD5SUM: bb0f72a5afb556682986db55ed99fbe5
SHA256: f3da631608eddd999745b054755619b20890196c20e4d69e92a0c47e21f0ca2f
Size: 2.3Gb (DVD, USB)

Download 64bit from one of the mirrors: (some may still be syncing)

HTTP & HTTPS:

http://sft.if.usp.br/linuxlite/isos/6.6/...-64bit.iso
https://mirrors.sjtug.sjtu.edu.cn/linuxl...-64bit.iso
http://mirror.cedia.org.ec/linuxliteos/i...-64bit.iso
http://mirror.ueb.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
http://mirror.uta.edu.ec/linuxliteos/iso...-64bit.iso
http://mirror.espoch.edu.ec/linuxliteos/...-64bit.iso
https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/repo...-64bit.iso
https://mirror.vinehost.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
http://linuxlite.3load.com/isos/6.6/rc1/...-64bit.iso
http://linuxliteca.3load.com/isos/6.6/rc...-64bit.iso
http://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos/...-64bit.iso
https://mirror.alpix.eu/linuxliteos/isos...-64bit.iso
http://ftp.cc.uoc.gr/mirrors/linux/linux...-64bit.iso
https://fosszone.csd.auth.gr/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
http://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos/...-64bit.iso
https://mirror.koddos.net/linuxlite/isos...-64bit.iso
http://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/is...-64bit.iso
https://mirror-hk.koddos.net/linuxlite/i...-64bit.iso
http://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/lin...-64bit.iso
https://quantum-mirror.hu/mirrors/pub/li...-64bit.iso
https://pinguin.dinus.ac.id/iso/lite/iso...-64bit.iso
https://mirror.bardia.tech/linuxlite/iso...-64bit.iso
http://mirror.lagoon.nc/linuxlite/linuxl...-64bit.iso
http://ftpmirror1.infania.net/linuxlite/...-64bit.iso
http://mirror.clarkson.edu/linux-lite/is...-64bit.iso
https://mirror.freedif.org/LinuxLiteOS/i...-64bit.iso

Checking the MD5SUM and SHA256 of the Linux Lite ISO:

MD5SUM
Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
md5sum linux-lite-6.6-rc1-64bit.iso

SHA256
Open a Terminal on Linux Lite and do:

Code:
sha256sum linux-lite-6.6-rc1-64bit.iso

TORRENT:

64bit Torrent from here - http://repo.linuxliteos.com/linuxlite/is...so.torrent
Hash: 2b023db3d1476da0f00c100e2d15da1129f4b8c6
Size: 2.3Gb (DVD, USB)

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware:

Login is automatic, no credentials are required. The image can be written to a 4gb or larger USB stick, or a writable DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-6.6-rc1-64bit.iso of=/dev/sdx bs=4M where 'x' is the letter of your usb stick. In linux to find out the letter of your usb stick, open a terminal and type: df -h It is usually listed as 'media' or similar. Please see the built in Help Manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

A good, simple point and click USB ISO burner is https://www.balena.io/etcher/ or https://rufus.ie/
In our testing, Etcher and Rufus (for Windows only) have proven to be the most reliable. Etcher is available for Mac, Windows & Linux.

If the screen locks during Live mode, type linux into the user box and click on the Login button (no password required)

Minimum Recommended Specs:
1Ghz processor
768mb ram
8gb HDD/SD
VGA screen capable of 1024x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Preferred Specs:
1.5GHz processor+
1024mb ram+
20gb HDD/SSD+
VGA, DVI or HDMI screen capable of 1366x768 resolution+
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Login to the live desktop is automatic.

The first thing you MUST do after a fresh install of Linux Lite is run Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.

As this is a RC release, there are bound to be bugs etc. Please help make the final stable for other people by participating in this RC. Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.

Thank you

Jerry and the team.