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Founded in March 2000, Progeny Linux Systems develops Linux-based software and services for networking computing environments. Progeny Componentized Linux was a new kind of Linux "distribution", built bottom-up as a set of interchangeable parts that closely track their counterpart "upstream" open-source projects, rather than top-down as a monolithic, difficult-to-change whole. By being constructed in this fashion, the componentized Linux was easier to customise and modify than traditional Linux distributions.
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| 2018-05-31 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Linux Lite 4.0 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite, an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the Xfce desktop environment. Some key changes in the newly launched Linux Lite 4.0 include a new backup utility, replacing home directory encryption with full disk encryption and dropping 32-bit support. "The main changes in Linux Lite Series 4.x include a new icon and system theme, Timeshift for system backups, Shotwell to manage and perform basic edits on images, MenuLibre to manage menu entries, new Lite applications including Lite Desktop that manages common icons on the desktop, Lite Sounds to manage system wide sounds, and many of our existing applications have been updated. See below for all the changes: Minimum recommended specs have been raised slightly to more realistic levels (RAM, CPU). There are no more 32-bit ISO releases. If you still require a 32-bit OS due to hardware limitations, series 3.x is supported through to April 2021. Xfce PulseAudio plugin, has been added to the system tray for highly customizable options regarding volume management. Full disk encryption now replaces home encryption in the installer (an Ubuntu implementation)." Further details and screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-4.0-64bit.iso (1,349MB, torrent, pkglist). Also available from OSDisc. |
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| Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. Linux Lite primarily targets Windows users. It aims to provide a complete set of applications to assist users with their everyday computing needs, including a full office suite, media players and other essential daily software.
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| 2018-04-27 |
Development Release: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta |
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Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly, desktop distribution based on Ubuntu's long term support (LTS) versions. The project's developers have published a new development snapshot, Linux Lie 4.0 Beta, which is based on Ubuntu 18.04 and introduces several changes: "This Beta marks the beginning of Series 4.x Codename Diamond. The main changes in Linux Lite Series 4.x include a new icon and system theme, Timeshift for system backups, Shotwell to manage and perform basic edits on images, MenuLibre to manage menu entries, new Lite applications including Lite Desktop that manages common icons on the Desktop, Lite Sounds to manage system wide sounds, and many of our existing applications have been updated. See below for all the changes: Minimum recommended specs have been raised slightly to more realistic levels (RAM, CPU). There are no more 32-bit ISO releases. If you still require a 32-bit OS due to hardware limitations, Series 3.x is supported through to April 2021. Xfce PulseAudio plugin, has been added to the system tray for highly customizable options regarding volume management." More details and screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-4.0-beta-64bit.iso (1,311MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2018-01-31 |
Distribution Release: Linux Lite 3.8 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of Linux Lite 3.8, an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the lightweight Xfce desktop. "Linux Lite 3.8 Final is now available for download. There have been a number of changes since the 3.6 release. This is the last release for Series 3.x. Linux Lite 4.0 Final will be released on June 1st, 2018. The changes for Linux Lite 3.8 include: more support for LibreOffice; regional support for DVDs; a font viewer and Installer; we now have our own Google-based search page as the home page in Firefox. We've also added TLP for Laptops to Lite Tweaks. We've added a Thesaurus (synonyms) to LibreOffice for the US English language. If you have DVDs that are from a region other than your own, you can now easily change the region so that the DVD will play in VLC. Insert your DVD, open a terminal and type 'regionset', then follow the on-screen instructions." Further information and screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.8-64bit.iso (1,027MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-12-29 |
Development Release: Linux Lite 3.8 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of the beta release of Linux Lite 3.8, a beginner-friendly distribution featuring the Xfce desktop. It is based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. "Linux Lite 3.8 beta is now available for testing. There have been a number of changes since the 3.6 release. This is the last release for the 3.x series Linux Lite 3.8 final will be released on February 1st, 2018. The changes for Linux Lite 3.8 include more support for LibreOffice, regional support for DVDs, a font viewer and installer and we now have our own Google-based search page as the home page in Firefox. We've also added TLP for laptops to Lite Tweaks. We've added a Thesaurus (synonyms) to LibreOffice for the US English language. If you have DVDs that are from a region other than your own, you can now easily change the region so that it plays in VLC. We've added a font viewer to make viewing and installing fonts easy." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details and screenshots. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.8-beta-64bit.iso (1,024MB, torrent), linux-lite-3.8-beta-32bit.iso (1,043MB, torrent). |
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| 2017-08-31 |
Distribution Release: Linux Lite 3.6 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced a new release of Linux Lite, a beginner friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and featuring the Xfce desktop environment. The new version, Linux Lite 3.6, makes it easier to select nearby software sources for faster downloads and includes a new way to search through documentation. "Linux Lite 3.6 Final is now available for download. There have been a number of changes since the 3.4 release. In this release, we introduce two major new features. Firstly, Lite Sources is a repository selector that allows you to easily select a software repository nearest to you. When new versions of Linux Lite branded applications are released, you'll now get much faster download speeds thanks to Lite Sources. The second newest feature for Linux Lite 3.6 is the inclusion of both an on-line and off-line search engine for the Linux Lite Help Manual. Search results are highlighted to allow you to easily find the help content you need fast." Details on how to use these features, along with screen shots, can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.6-64bit.iso (1,000MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-07-30 |
Development Release: Linux Lite 3.6 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of a new development snapshot for Linux Lite. The new development release, Linux Lite 3.6 beta, includes a new search engine for the project's help manual and a new graphical repository manager has been added called Lite Sources. "Lite Sources - A new application for Linux Lite. Lite Sources is a repository selector for Linux Lite created/branded applications... Lite Sources does not include Ubuntu repositories or software. This is only for Linux Lite created applications eg. Lite Software, Lite Welcome, Lite Tweaks etc. New Search engine for the Help Manual - The Linux Lite Help Manual has received the long awaited search engine. This is the culmination of four free software projects rolled into one. The search engine has been designed in such a way that the end result produces an easy to understand UI. The search engine is available both off-line and on-line and is mobile/tablet friendly." Additional information on the beta release can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.6-beta-64bit.iso (1,015MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-03-31 |
Distribution Release: Linux Lite 3.4 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of a new version of Linux Lite, a beginner friendly distribution based on Ubuntu. The new version, Linux Lite 3.4, makes it easier to schedule software updates, install third-party drivers and create a restore point for the operating system. "Linux Lite 3.4 final is now available for download. Linux Lite continues its focus on security by providing our latest application, Lite Updates Notify. This application is a desktop notification that informs the user of all available updates. You can set update reminders anywhere from once every hour to once every 3 weeks. Continuing our focus on security, Lite Welcome has a fresh new look, reminding you after a fresh install of Linux Lite to install updates, install drivers and set a restore point. This release also brings 4 new features to Lite Tweaks - hibernate and suspend, login and logout options, manage saved sessions and zRam. With hibernate and suspend, you can select whether or not to show these options on the logout screen." Additional details and screenshots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.4-64bit.iso (986MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2017-02-28 |
Development Release: Linux Lite 3.4 Beta |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the availability of the beta release of Linux Lite 3.4, a lightweight distribution based on Ubuntu 16.04.2: "Linux Lite 3.4 beta is now available for testing. There have been a number of changes since the 3.2 release. Linux Lite 3.4 final will be released on April 1st, 2017. Lite Updates Notify - a new application for Linux Lite. Lite Updates Notify is a desktop notification that informs the user of all available updates. Menu, Favorites, Install Updates should be run before executing Lite Updates Notify for the first time. This is a notification only. Go to Menu, Favorites, Install Updates if the notification says you have updates to install. This is an optional application, you do not have to use it if you don't want to and it is disabled by default. Linux Lite 3.4 is based on Ubuntu 16.04.2; however, we do not include the 4.8 kernel hardware enablement stack. The HWE stacks were never meant to be supported for the entire life of the LTS release." See the rest of the release announcement for more information and screenshots. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.4-beta-64bit.iso (990MB, pkglist). |
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| 2016-10-31 |
Distribution Release: Linux Lite 3.2 |
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Jerry Bezencon has announced the release of a new version of Linux Lite. Linux Lite is based on the Ubuntu 16.04 distribution and strives to provide a light, fast and user friendly desktop operating system. The latest release, Linux Lite 3.2, features several package updates as well as improvements to the look and contrast of several components. "Linux Lite 3.2 Final is now available for download. The overall theme of this release is a focus on security. Linux Lite will now download and install the latest Linux kernel security updates when they become available via Install Updates. In this release we introduce for the first time the Lite Desktop Widget. This features basic system information as well as updates status to emphasize the importance of keeping your computer up to date. Also in this release we've included several theme enhancements, lots of updates to our Lite packages, as well as the usual fixes from the 3.2 Beta." Additional information and screen shots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): linux-lite-3.2-64bit.iso (977MB, torrent, pkglist). |
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