Linux Lite follows the Unix philosophy as it relates to modern programming.
Our target audience are Windows users. We want to show people that a linux based operating system can:
1. Be simple to use.
2. Look good.
We are looking for the following qualities and abilities:
- People who are open minded.
- You desire to share knowledge with others.
- You think in terms of how software will benefit others.
- You don't let your own personal tastes influence your design and feature work.
- Have the ability to visualize in your head the end product and how users will interact with our software.
- Passionate about winning over Windows users to Linux.
- Can work as part of a team.
- Can code in either: python, bash, zenity. Other languages are welcome (just no java)
- You should already have some code and or software that we can look at.
Please don't volunteer if you:
- Are egotistical.
- Have an elitist attitude or mindset.
- Consider only how to benefit yourself.
- Believe that your way is the only way.
- Can't take constructive criticism.
'Active' as defined by - people who have contributed code or relevant material in the last 6 months.
Project Manager, Design Chief, Repository Maintainer, Developer, Packager, Documentation
Karl Hutchinson (whateverthing) 
Graphic Designer
Developer
Developer - Python
Developer - Shell
Web Development
Ready to join the team? Contact us here.
Our approach like everything else in Linux Lite is simple.
We write our code > collaborate and share it on Gitlab > test it thoroughly > package it for the correct architecture > test it thoroughly as a .deb > deploy it to our repos. Example package name: litesoftware_<version>_linuxlite.deb would be litesoftware_7.0-0010_linuxlite.deb next version litesoftware_7.0-0020_linuxlite.deb and so on.
Gitlab - https://gitlab.com/linuxlite
License - GNU GPL Version 2 Free Software Licence (except Lite Info)
1st November - Linux Lite 7.2 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=9155
1st June 2024 - Linux Lite 7.0 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=9155
4th September 2023 - Linux Lite 6.6 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-6-6-final-released/
1st April 2023 - Linux Lite 6.4 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-6-4-final-released/
1st November 2022 - Linux Lite 6.2 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-6-2-final-released/
1st June 2022 - Linux Lite 6.0 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-6-0-final-released/
1st February 2022 - Linux Lite 5.8 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-5-8-final-released/
1st September 2021 - Linux Lite 5.6 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-5-6-final-released/
1st April 2021 - Linux Lite 5.4 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-5-4-final-released/
1st November 2020 - Linux Lite 5.2 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-5-2-final-released/
1st June 2020 - Linux Lite 5.0 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-5-0-final-released/
14th January 2020 - Linux Lite 4.8 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-4-8-final-released/
1st September 2019 - Linux Lite 4.6 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-4-6-final-released/
1st April 2019 - Linux Lite 4.4 Final released
See release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-4-4-final-released/
1st November 2018 - Linux Lite 4.2 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-4-2-final-released/
1st June 2018 - Linux Lite 4.0 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-4-0-final-released/
1st February 2018 - Linux Lite 3.8 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-3-8-final-released/
1st September 2017 - Linux Lite 3.6 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-3-6-final-released/
1st April 2017 - Linux Lite 3.4 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-3-4-final-released/
1st November 2016 - Linux Lite 3.2 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-3-2-final-released/
1st June 2016 - Linux Lite 3.0 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-3-0-final-released/
1st February 2016 - Linux Lite 2.8 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-2-8-final-released-2706/
1st September 2015 - Linux Lite 2.6 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-2-6-final-released/
1st April 2015 - Linux Lite 2.4 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-2-4-final-released/
1st January 2015 - Lite Fonts released
See here for detailed information.
1st December 2014 - Linux Lite 2.2 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-2-2-final-released/
15th September 2014 - Lite Cleaner released
See here for detailed information.
5th August 2014 - Lite Welcome released
See here for detailed information.
2nd June, 2014 - Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
See the release announcement here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-2-0-final-released/
16th May 2014 - Linux Lite 2.0 Beta released with Linux Lite Repositories
26th February 2014 - Lite User Manager gets updated, new repos added
We've updated Lite User Manager with the Groups now showing in alphabetical order so they're easier to find, plus simpler labeling and updated information across all the tabs. We're also starting to push all of our new development to Gitlab. Check out the new repos.
5th September 2013 - Help and Support Manual
Currently to get the latest version of the Help and Support Manual, we've built a script into Install Updates. This method fetches the latest Manual from Github, unpacks it, overwrites the existing Manual.
In the future that will change. We have been testing a .deb packaged version the Manual with good success and in future releases, the Manual will be a part the Linux Lite repo containing all our custom software. The most noticeable part of this implementation will be that the updates process will finish a lot quicker.
Package name: lite-autologin
Package name: lite-desktop
Package name: lite-info
Lite Info uses inxi to collate hardware information, the command we use is: inxi -c 0 -ACdGMNSz
Lite Info Licence:
/* Copyright (C) Linux Lite Operating System - All Rights Reserved
* This Licence is for Lite Info.
* The Software is Proprietary.
* The software uses inxi to collate hardware information to
* share with the community here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/hardware.php
* The command we use is: inxi -c 0 -ACdGMNSz
* Written by Jerry Bezencon
*/
Package names: linux-headers-linuxlite-x.x.x linux-image-linuxlite-x.x.x
Package name: lite-manual
Package name: lite-patch
Package name: lite-software (includes - HiDPI Settings, Lite Network Shares, Lite System Report and Lite Updates)
Package name: lite-sounds
Package name: lite-sources
Package name: lite-thememanager
Package name: lite-themes
Package name: lite-tweaks
Package name: lite-upgrade-seriesx
Package name: lite-usermanager
Package name: lite-welcome
Package name: lite-widget
Package name: tor-web-browser
Check out our Gitlab for more information on these projects.
Nothing currently as of 05/11/2024.
None to date.
Linux Lite has produced a number of custom operating systems for companies and institutions, including Intel.
We can produce a custom operating system that is specifically tailored to your needs. If you would like to commission us to build your organization an operating system, please send us an email here.
