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Linux Lite 7.6 Final Released - Valtam - 08-31-2025

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.

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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

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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:

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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 <!DOCTYPE html> 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.


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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.linuxliteos.com/linuxlite/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.

RE: Linux Lite 7.6 Final Released - stevef - 08-31-2025

Thank you.
In series upgrade 7.4 to 7.6 completed without issue - initial impressions all good.
Will try it out further over the next few days.

Linux Lite 7.6 Final Released - Valtam - 08-31-2025

Thank you steve

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RE: Linux Lite 7.6 Final Released - trinidad - 08-31-2025

No issues so far. Will finally thoroughly review it next week. Linux Lite is very very under appreciated, and I don't understand why. I'm in the middle of several Trixie upgrades and it is not the typically smooth Debian transition. Anyway, once again Linux Lite exhibits its excellence. It is absolutely more than ever my first recommendation for new Linux users.

thanks as always
TC

RE: Linux Lite 7.6 Final Released - Valtam - 08-31-2025

Slight oversight in Lite Upgrade regarding LibreOffice housework, those that have already upgraded, perform:

Code:
sudo rm -rf /usr/share/applications/libreoffice25.2*

those that are yet to upgrade, just follow the original instructions (updated).

RE: Linux Lite 7.6 Final Released - Valtam - 08-31-2025

Thanks TC, really appreciate your kind remarks Smile

RE: Linux Lite 7.6 Final Released - torreydale - 09-01-2025

Is there still consideration to someday moving Linux Lite to KDE?  Will the wiki help with such a transition?

RE: Linux Lite 7.6 Final Released - Valtam - 09-02-2025

(09-01-2025, 07:37 PM)torreydale Wrote: Is there still consideration to someday moving Linux Lite to KDE?  Will the wiki help with such a transition?


Never say never, but as of today, it's not a planned move.