Linux Lite 6.0 (“Fluorite”): Featherweight based on Ubuntu and Xfce

The featherweight Linux Lite is a particularly beginner-friendly and intuitive Linux distribution that is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (“Jammy Jellyfish”) and the modular desktop environment Xfce. It primarily tries to get Linux beginners and Windows users switching to a free operating system.

Linux Lite is based on three guiding principles

The New Zealand-based Linux distribution from the developer group around founder and chief developer Jerry Bezencon has been following the following three principles since October 2012.

Firstly, to show people how easy it can be to use a Linux distribution and to dispel the misconception of how scary and intimidating Linux is.

Secondly, to help get Linux noticed.

And third, to encourage community.

Jerry Bezencon, Lead Developer of Linux Lite

Linux Lite has been based on Canonical's well-known Ubuntu Linux distribution since it was first published in version 1.0.0 and uses its LTS platform with 5 years of long-term support. Unlike Ubuntu, which uses Gnome 42 in the current version, the Ubuntu derivative uses the lightweight Linux desktop Xfce.

Tools for Beginners and users switching

Linux Lite adds numerous helpful tools and program packages to this foundation, which are aimed in particular at beginners and users switching over.

Linux Lite 6.0 (“Fluorite”) based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Xfce 4.16 (Image: Linux Lite)

Linux Lite 6.0 (“Fluorite”), which is scheduled to appear on June 1st and is already available as a release candidate, combines a proven basis of Linux 5.15 LTS and Xfce 4.16 with its own desktop themes and icons. According to the official release notes, the release includes the following programs:

Highlights

• Linux Kernel 5.15 LTS*
• Chromium 100.0.4896
• Mozilla Firefox 99.0.1
• Thunderbird 91.8.1
• LibreOffice 7.3.2
• GIMP 2.10.30
• VLC 3.0.17.4
• Mesa 22

*) Kernel 5.15.x up 5.17.x available via repository

To help users become familiar with Linux, Linux Lite offers its own introductory system, the “Welcome Center” and the “Help Manual”, and a help file on the desktop that is illustrated with many screenshots.

All in all, Linux Lite offers several such practical helpers that are intended to make life easier for users without experienced Linux knowledge. The most popular software packages can be installed quickly and easily using “Lite Software”, and “Lite Tweaks” helps with the adaptation and optimization of the system. For example, the new System Monitoring Center provides information and metrics on all relevant parameters and resources of the computer system.

1. Linux's new System Monitoring Center Lite 6.0 (“Fluorite”) (Image: Linux Lite)

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The new system monitoring Linux Lite 6.0 (“Fluorite”) Center

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The new Linux Lite 6.0 System Monitoring Center (“Fluorite”)

The new Linux Lite 6.0 System Monitoring Center (” Fluorite”)

The new Linux Lite 6.0 (“Fluorite”) System Monitoring Center

Download and try

The approximately 2.1 GB system image Linux Lite 6.0 RC1 (ISO ) can be written to a USB data carrier with a tool such as Ventoy or Rufus and tested as a live system before it can be written to the SSD or HDD using a multilingual and comfortable graphical installation routine.

The “9to5Linux” website has already looked at Linux Lite 6.0 (“Fluorite”) in detail and provides first impressions.