Linux Lite 3.0 based off Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

[newtusmaximus]

Not necessarily in functionality, but on ease of install, hardware compatibility, with the aim of making transition from MS as painless as possible for newbies; especially on older hardware - vista/windows 7 generation - pre touch  screen era. LL3.0 will require fresh install and hence this might be an ideal opportunity to tune that process to make it as trouble free as possible.  I appreciate it is a delicate balancing act vs size download/function., but compatibility errors, where they occur, at the very first stage can put off first timers to linux.  Once those first hurdles have been overcome, then the likelihood of issues later on are very small..  My 2ps worth.                                                                                             

[Coastie]

How can Linux Lite get any better? 

[Wirezfree]

@Jerry,
I'm sure 3.0 will be great...
But it's nice to have options

[Jerry]

You are free to stay on LTS for as long as you choose to.

[Wirezfree]

@Jerry,
 
I guess I have become to complacent during installs
I did not read that bit about upgrades...


But regarding the LTS,
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS is shown till April 2019, or is that only for Ubuntu.?
I know you will be doing series upgrades every 2 years
But could I stay on 2.8 till 2019.?

[Jerry]

@newtusmaximus, correct. @Wirezfree, Lite Welcome explains the upgrade process, what you can and can't do.

[Wirezfree]

Just to follow on, having looked at the Ubuntu link, and it's incremental changes 14.04 > 15.10
Does that mean updating LL from 2.0 > 2.2~2.8 mean you have to upgrade to 3.0..??
or is 2.0 ~ 2.8 still LTS, and supported till April 2019

Maybe if there is nothing of great significance in 3.0,
then 2.x may serve many people till April 2019

[newtusmaximus]

As I understand it, a new LTS will result in the opportunity to consider major changes as opposed to a step by step approach within a given LTS?  A chance for a rethink/discussion / cross roads?  Also LL3.0 will require a fresh installation as opposed to an "Upgrade"?  Is that a correct understanding?

[Jerry]

Yup, because we'll open a specific thread for that. 2.8 one is here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/suggestions-and-feedback/linux-lite-2-8-suggestion-thread/

[newtusmaximus]

Is it too soon to make suggestions as to the format of  LL3.0; in particular loading/installation hardware compatibility and "included" content?

[Jerry]

Some early information. Historically speaking, there are always some pretty important bugs squashed after a major LTS release. Linux Lite 3.0 will be released as per the roadmap - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-release-roadmap/ This 8 week period gives the new LTS time to settle in and stabilize, as well as allowing us to release our well-known stable first release. The first Linux Lite Beta 3.0 is likely to be released 4 - 6 weeks after the 16.04 LTS release.

http://www.linuxandubuntu.com/home/ubuntu-1604-xenial-xerus-has-started-taking-shape-after-ubuntu-1510