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Title: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on June 01, 2014, 04:48:11 PM
Release Announcement

Linux Lite 2.0 Codename 'Beryl' is now available for download.

This build is the work of 4 months of constant development and the implementation of the best ideas from the team and the wider community. This also marks the beginning of our own repositories for our custom software so that changes and improvements to the operating system can be offered regularly. Now Lite User Manager, Lite Manual, Lite Software ( Install Additional Software and Remove Additional Software) and Lite Fix can evolve more easily to meet the needs of the user.

In this release we wanted to combine the newest versions of well established and supported software like LibreOffice, VLC, Wine and Gimp so that people have access to the latest features in those programs. In Linux Lite 2.0 you get the carefully crafted combination of current software in certain programs on top of a stable operating system. We think this is the happy medium people are looking for between long term support whilst also having 'the newest stuff'.

What's new:

Linux Lite repositories.

(https://i.imgur.com/ODVE3Vo.png)

Whisker Menu as the default Menu, complete with left side categories and switch categories by hovering enabled.

(https://i.imgur.com/sNPKBHX.png)

Easier sound control from the tray. Hot-swapping of usb sound devices now available, sound system will automatically switch.
New feature - start up sound added.


(https://i.imgur.com/YKyBzON.png)

Terminal windows now have descriptive title bars.

(https://i.imgur.com/x1RLMvG.png)

Install Additional Software redesign - now offering 20+ popular programs to easily install.

(https://i.imgur.com/tBzbjwX.png)

Stylish new system font, Droid Sans.

(https://i.imgur.com/ko0wu1s.png)

Tabs in the file manager.

(https://i.imgur.com/XMzh0XZ.png)

New dialog boxes for enabling/disabling login.

(https://i.imgur.com/k2we237.png)

Firefox 29
Kernel 3.13.0-24
Whisker Menu
LibreOffice 4.2.4.2
New 'lighter' theme.
New boot screen design.
Newest versions of: LibreOffice, VLC, Wine, Gimp and many more.
Support link directly from the Internet Menu.
Support for hot-swapping usb audio devices - audio system will now automatically revert back to the default device when hot swapping usb audio devices.

Latest screenshots are here - https://www.linuxliteos.com/screenshots/ (https://www.linuxliteos.com/screenshots/)

Source code links:

Lite User Manager - https://github.com/linuxlite/liteusermanager (https://github.com/linuxlite/liteusermanager)
Lite Software - https://github.com/linuxlite/litesoftware (https://github.com/linuxlite/litesoftware)
Lite Manual - https://github.com/linuxlite/litemanual (https://github.com/linuxlite/litemanual)
Lite Fix - https://github.com/linuxlite/litefix (https://github.com/linuxlite/litefix)

Both of these iso's come in at 700mb, that's cutting it close to mark when it comes to fitting a modern operating system onto a cd.
As a result we've had to search the entire filesystem for where we can make savings. One of those areas was the icon cache files. To regenerate these cache files which should give you a performance boost, enter the following command after a fresh install of Linux Lite 2.0:

Code: [Select]
sudo su

gtk-update-icon-cache /usr/share/icons/Faenza/ && gtk-update-icon-cache /usr/share/icons/gnome/ && gtk-update-icon-cache /usr/share/icons/Humanity && gtk-update-icon-cache /usr/share/icons/Humanity-Dark/

Flash for older machines:

We now have a custom package for older machines that are struggling to play flash content.
Here's how to get it installed. Open a terminal and do:

Code: [Select]
sudo apt-get remove flashplugin-installer -y && sudo apt-get install flashplugin-legacy
See this thread here for more information - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/index.php?topic=160.0 (https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/index.php?topic=160.0)

Downloads:

HTTP:
Download 32bit from here - Linux Lite 2.0 32bit (https://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxlite/files/2.0/linux-lite-2.0-32bit.iso/download)
md5sum: 5fa984d89a71fedf3e90ca19d47b3168

Download 64bit from here - Linux Lite 2.0 64bit (https://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxlite/files/2.0/linux-lite-2.0-64bit.iso/download)
md5sum: 65eeeb03d1d22bc7f1b4e21db04da21b

TORRENTS:
32bit Torrent from here - linux-lite-2.0-32bit.iso.torrent (https://www.linuxliteos.com/torrent/linux-lite-2.0-32bit.iso.torrent)
Hash: 15984f81fc853991a871964a7f2cdefbc3c87c0b

64bit Torrent from here - linux-lite-2.0-64bit.iso.torrent (https://www.linuxliteos.com/torrent/linux-lite-2.0-64bit.iso.torrent)
Hash: a08e200017fa1135e6bb17494f87e653a12425a5

Live USB/DVD/VirtualBox/Vmware: Login is automatic, no credentials required.
The image can be written to a 2gb or larger USB stick, or a writable CD or DVD.
Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-2.0-32bit.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 & Support manual if you require a more detailed explanation of this procedure.

There is no upgrade process from one Linux Lite version to the next because of all the in-between modifications. If 1.0.6 or 1.0.8 is working well for you stick to that, otherwise you will have to clean install 2.0. The dark theme is still available from the Settings Manager for those who prefer it, but you will notice that volume icon in the tray appears white, this is a theming issue. All Ubuntu 32bit kernels these days ship with PAE, we will not be creating any more PAE builds, it's time to move on.

Recommended Hardware/Minimal System requirements:

700 MHz processor+
512 MB RAM+
5 GB of hard-drive space+
VGA capable of 1024x768 screen resolution
Either a CD drive or a USB port for the iso

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.

Screenshots:

(http://i.imgur.com/DH4FZBU.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/LTH99nL.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/7r9toyj.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/rIdIm2i.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/viCvpLa.png)

Lite Fix: This is a tool for new users to easily fix common issues without needing to go to the command line. As common issues come to the fore, a fix for these will be added as a new menu entry into Lite Fix. (Lite fix is not installed by default because there are no fixes available in the program yet)

(http://i.imgur.com/5ApBR6W.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/RZUoVFX.png)


Enabling/Disabling the Login Sound: Menu, Settings, Session and Startup, Application Autostart tab, tick/untick Login Sound.

(http://i.imgur.com/0geKems.png)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
Post by: Wirezfree on June 01, 2014, 06:57:59 PM
Hi Valtam,

Congratulations & Many Thanks to you and the team

Dave
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
Post by: Hans on June 01, 2014, 08:39:22 PM
Great news!!! Thanks very much Valtam and LinuxLite team!! I've been trying the beta for some days now and haven't had any bugs at all!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
Post by: Scott on June 02, 2014, 01:16:17 AM
Thanks to all the developers, appreciate the hard work.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
Post by: tommykry on June 02, 2014, 04:18:52 AM
Congratulations Linux Lite Team, will be downloading and installing! Great job.
Tommy
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
Post by: Jerry on June 02, 2014, 11:41:19 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZIvHNF7NdA
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
Post by: busprof on June 02, 2014, 10:18:56 PM
Thanks, Valtam and devs.  The new release is looking great!  I appreciate your hard work.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
Post by: robert on June 03, 2014, 04:45:28 AM
Valtam what can I say.  Amazing that you listened to a small comment on forum about a start up sound and you include one almost instantly.  Well done and a huge thank you too.  Your distro is definitely up at the top of the list in my opinion as a fairly new user.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
Post by: Jerry on June 03, 2014, 05:15:06 AM
Valtam what can I say.  Amazing that you listened to a small comment on forum about a start up sound and you include one almost instantly.  Well done and a huge thank you too.  Your distro is definitely up at the top of the list in my opinion as a fairly new user.

You're welcome, this operating system is the culmination of ideas from people like yourself. An idea is generally implemented if it has qualities such as wide appeal and familiarity to our target audience.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
Post by: Herbie on June 03, 2014, 07:59:33 AM
Thanks for another great release.
I have had a play around, with regard to the "theming issue", affecting the panel icons, when using the dark theme, I found a quick workaround:
I noticed that the keyboard & bluetooth, as well as the sound icons, all remained white. I needed to do two things, first, in panel appearance settings, change to solid color. Then, in window manager tweaks, compositor, tick the box "enable display compositing". After I did this, it looked better. I will post a screenshot, on the Linux Lite Facebook page.
Keep up the good work.
Herbie.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
Post by: Jerry on June 03, 2014, 01:25:39 PM
Thanks Herbie, I'm sure people will find that helpful :)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final released
Post by: Teddy on June 03, 2014, 05:14:24 PM
Awesome release Valtam! I will install the 64-Bit one on my older Dell Dimension 5100C (Pentium D 8xx Series @ 2.8 Ghz Processor, Intel 945G Graphics, 80GB Hard Drive, 2.5 GB DDR2 RAM). Will update soon.

One thing that confused me about this release was the Windows Vista startup sound. This version of the sound included in Linux Lite, was a sound that was present in Windows Vista Beta, but never made it to the final retail release of Vista.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: tommykry on June 03, 2014, 08:17:35 PM
Yes!! ;D will be installing 2.0 tonight, all the details and changes look wonderful!
As to regards to the Startup sound i hope Valtam and team didn't include this because my inquiring about it, i hope it is something other people have asked about and find useful or i would feel bad wasting your man hours on something that people that use Xfce (or Linux in general) don't really use :-\
Anyway if so, awesome and thank you!
Quick question do you think now it would be easier now to get a shut down or log off sound or empty trash sound as well?
I guess what i mean is, i know that you mentioned that you don't have the space to include it on the installer, but is it something we can do or add ourselves or is the startup sound something that was coded into the release?
i would be more than happy with my limited knowledge of linux to spend my time trying things out if there is something i can do?
My research led me to this link:
https://forum.xfce.org/viewtopic.php?id=8618
Is this something possible or is it just a waste of time?
Anyway thanks for this awesome release and hard work, i look forward to installing it tonight.
Tommy
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on June 03, 2014, 08:23:52 PM
Quick question do you think now it would be easier now to get a shut down or log off sound or empty trash sound as well?
I guess what i mean is, i know that you mentioned that you don't have the space to include it on the installer, but is it something we can do or add ourselves or is the startup sound something that was coded into the release?
i would be more than happy with my limited knowledge of linux to spend my time trying things out if there is something i can do?
My research led me to this link:
https://forum.xfce.org/viewtopic.php?id=8618
Is this something possible or is it just a waste of time?
Anyway thanks for this awesome release and hard work, i look forward to installing it tonight.
Tommy

I went through that tutorial myself and it does not work on Linux Lite so in that regard, thats as far as I'm prepared to research system sounds at this stage. Bottom line is the start up sound was included because this is something our target audience is used to from an operating system. A compromise if you like for Windows users. Thanks for the feedback.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: tommykry on June 05, 2014, 04:24:10 PM
Installed 2.0 last night, Loving it! Thank you :)
Tommy
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: pete284 on June 07, 2014, 10:40:15 AM
Just upgraded to LL 2.0 and wow what along way you've come already since the first release. Well done Valtam and the rest of the team.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on June 07, 2014, 02:46:32 PM
Thank you to everyone for your feedback to date, creating this operating system and working on it is very rewarding.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: AL13N on June 08, 2014, 07:45:40 AM
Got round to installing LL 2.0 and I'm loving this distro even more.  All the improvements and little touches have made a great distro even better.

I also noticed you guys are currently riding high in the distrowatch popularity charts.

So a big Thank You and Congratulations to Valtam and the whole Linux Lite Team.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: gold_finger on June 08, 2014, 01:00:38 PM
I also noticed you guys are currently riding high in the distrowatch popularity charts.

Wow -- you're right!

Last week Lite was ranked 34.  Today it shows as 26th.  That IS quite a bump up in the rankings!
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: guyulmaz on June 08, 2014, 02:39:02 PM
Hello,
how can I update my existing 1.0.8 system to 2.0, without need for a complete reinstall?
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: N4RPS on June 08, 2014, 04:28:24 PM
Hello!

To the best of MY knowledge, at this time, there IS no way to upgrade a previous version of Linux Lite. Unfortunately, when changing versions, a complete reinstall is required.

Even WITH the versions of Ubuntu that offer an upgrade option, I generally reinstall, as I don't trust Ubuntu's 'upgrade' utility...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on June 08, 2014, 04:42:14 PM
Hello,
how can I update my existing 1.0.8 system to 2.0, without need for a complete reinstall?

The way we put LL together and the amount of customization we do to things like the Menu, I doubt there will ever be an upgrade path for LL.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on June 08, 2014, 04:58:29 PM
I also noticed you guys are currently riding high in the distrowatch popularity charts.

Wow -- you're right!

Last week Lite was ranked 34.  Today it shows as 26th.  That IS quite a bump up in the rankings!

Last 7 days :)

(http://i.imgur.com/tcMce87.png)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: N4RPS on June 08, 2014, 05:01:09 PM
Hello!

Congratulations, Valtam. That IS quite an accomplishment - ESPECIALLY considering all the different 'flavors' of Linux out there!

73 DE N4RPS
Rob
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on June 08, 2014, 05:06:04 PM
Thanks Rob, couldn't do it without others help and support, from the helpful folk like yourself here on the Forums to coders, documentation writers, it all makes for a fantastic team effort!
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: N4RPS on June 08, 2014, 09:36:56 PM
Hello!

You're welcome, Valtam. It is quite satisfying to see this distribution grow in popularity so quickly.

I must say that being featured on Distrowatch and Spatry's continued good reviews have definitely helped in a major way. What's also quite surprising in the Linux world is that an overwhelming percentage of those who try out Linux Lite end up staying with it...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: bobw on June 15, 2014, 03:32:53 PM
Hi Valtam. You said earlier this year that it should be possible to use Google Drive after the new release of LL.  Do you have any more information about this?
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on June 15, 2014, 04:53:34 PM
Hi Valtam. You said earlier this year that it should be possible to use Google Drive after the new release of LL.  Do you have any more information about this?

Have you tried this? http://www.unixmen.com/grive-unofficial-open-source-linux-client-google-drive/
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: bobw on June 16, 2014, 01:47:44 AM
Thanks Valtam. I'll check it out with the new version.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Coastie on June 17, 2014, 03:43:16 PM
Searched forum but could not find answers to my questions. Sorry if I missed them.

1. Is the Lite Software Center still available or do you just use Synaptic to get the Ubuntu Software Center and/or Lubuntu Software Center?

2. Is there an update available notifier now or do you still just check yourself periodically?

Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on June 17, 2014, 04:15:28 PM
Searched forum but could not find answers to my questions. Sorry if I missed them.

1. Is the Lite Software Center still available or do you just use Synaptic to get the Ubuntu Software Center and/or Lubuntu Software Center?

2. Is there an update available notifier now or do you still just check yourself periodically?



1. The Lite Software Center was dropped due to over commitment and under resourced (manpower)
2. The update notifier is still in development, that particular dev is very busy at the moment. So updates are still done via Menu, Install Updates but you can set up automatic updating quite easily if you want - sudo apt-get install unattended-upgrades && sudo dpkg-reconfigure unattended-upgrades

Cheers.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Coastie on June 17, 2014, 04:41:17 PM
1. No problem to install and use the Ubuntu or Lubuntu Software Center via Synaptic.

2. Does " sudo apt-get install unattended-upgrades && sudo dpkg-reconfigure unattended-upgrades " give a gui notifier or just do updates in background or something else?
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on June 17, 2014, 06:06:09 PM
1. No problem to install and use the Ubuntu or Lubuntu Software Center via Synaptic.

2. Does " sudo apt-get install unattended-upgrades && sudo dpkg-reconfigure unattended-upgrades " give a gui notifier or just do updates in background or something else?

1. I haven't tried, someone else may know.
2. Updates in the background.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Coastie on June 17, 2014, 10:32:55 PM
Thanks, Valtam. I have installed both software centers via Synaptic before so should still work on 2.0.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: kbd on June 24, 2014, 10:28:38 PM
Great job Valtam and Devs!
Looks great, booted it up in live mode, and I'm installing it right now.
Excellent release!
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Dookus on July 23, 2014, 02:17:43 AM
It's a new and exciting world!
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Kurt on August 21, 2014, 01:39:53 PM
RE :sudo apt-get install unattended-upgrades && sudo dpkg-reconfigure unattended-upgrades

Are there any issues around doing this ?

Thanks

Kurt
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: rokytnji on August 21, 2014, 02:06:41 PM
RE :sudo apt-get install unattended-upgrades && sudo dpkg-reconfigure unattended-upgrades

Are there any issues around doing this ?

Thanks

Kurt

Anything is possible. I do mine manually so to keep a eye on things.

Modified by Rok: reason. bad command advice.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on August 21, 2014, 02:10:01 PM
Don't do dist-upgrade on LL. This has been discussed many times, even if it has worked for you, we warn against it.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: rokytnji on August 21, 2014, 04:54:23 PM
Don't do dist-upgrade on LL. This has been discussed many times, even if it has worked for you, we warn against it.

Noted. I will refrain from showing that again. I will edit my post also.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on August 21, 2014, 11:33:42 PM
Thank you rokytnji.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Kurt on August 22, 2014, 03:28:25 PM
Thanks for your reply

Kurt
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: michel on September 09, 2014, 09:47:24 PM
First off..Let me say Kudos to all the dedicated people who made this distro come alive...they deserve it. As a long time Linux user (and distro hopper) I really think Linux Lite is the way a Linux distro should be...Easy and efficient...
This being said, my first impressions of ver.2.0 are somewhat mixed. Mind you, not enough to stray (I still keep a Slackopup around for fun in root).
My first peeve came with the installer. It couldn't find my location (which is Montreal, QC, Canada).
And when I tried to enter it manually, it started looping. I know too well this is a Ubuntu bug. Having experienced it before. Still, If you use someone else's installer...it should be checked..even reworked.
Second came the sound. Truthfully, this has been an ongoing problem (Mint reported something similar) where it goes to mute by default. Now it seems unresponsive and only comes on after clicking back and forth. Again this could be U's fault. Still, it's a software wedgie...Ouch..!
Last but not least is the loss of my beloved Synapse. I know this is not of the teams doing, but if there ever was a tool to trump MS and sway in new users in search of ease of use and productivity...Synapse would rank way up there.
Concluding, I would like to point out that these are in no way deal breakers. However, I strongly believe that they can turn away some prospective users, especially the sound glitch (nobody cares about finding Montreal on a map except Montrealers..(lol).
Respectfully yours,
Michel
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: N4RPS on September 09, 2014, 11:02:20 PM
Hello!

Yes, it would appear that Ubiquity, the Ubuntu installer, is also used by almost every Ubuntu-based distro, including Linux Lite. As for the location feature, it is mainly used for time zone purposes, so any other city that DOES appear in the same time zone should suffice.

The keyboard layout is on another screen in Ubiquity. It should support a French one, although one guy on here has said that setting it up in French gave him issues...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 10, 2014, 03:08:21 AM
Thank you for the feedback michel, it is certainly appreciated. If we had a bigger team and more spare time then we would be able to cover all the things you mentioned. For what we have at the moment, we have to dedicate and spare time to smaller more manageable projects like the Lite collection of software we offer. If you know any programmers, send them our way :)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 10, 2014, 04:40:03 AM
Also, we just hit 100,000+ downloads on Linux Lite 2.0 Thank you to everyone for your support!
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Wirezfree on September 10, 2014, 05:36:32 AM
Hi Valtam & Team,

Amazing & well done... 200,000 here we come...
I've been a Windows user since 2.1 and LL just works for me.

I have LL2 on 1 PC and 2 Laptops.
I do still have Windows on 1 last PC, I use that for work,
If I could get an email and drawing solution that works,
I could then drop Windows on that.

Thanks again for LL, it is a great distro.

Dave
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Scott on September 10, 2014, 09:38:07 AM
 8) High five on the 100,000+ downloads accomplishment!
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: Alex on September 10, 2014, 12:45:44 PM
That's really fantastic, congratulations to all those that have contributed!



:)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: bitsnpcs on September 11, 2014, 10:23:41 AM
Congratulations on hitting the 100,000 downloads  8)

One way of getting programmers would be creating them via some type of a mentoring program.
Where once specific stages of learning have been reached they then worked on small aspects/targeted areas, or in groups on parts of projects. Once completed they then learn some more.
I realize though this would then use up time of the existing programmers, and so is probably not a very realistic idea.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.0 Final Released
Post by: mpig on September 12, 2014, 05:10:33 AM
I enjoy so much using this LL2. Excellent job guys!  ;)