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Title: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 01, 2015, 12:04:28 AM
Release Announcement

Linux Lite 2.6 Final is now available for download. This release cycle has seen a number of improvements and additions to Linux Lite. With the introduction of the Linux Lite Control Center, we aim to provide one central location for everything that you need to configure your computer. What's new - Systemback, a system restore and creation tool. Disks, an easy to use partition, hard drive and SSD manager. A new Dark Theme. Updates to some of our Lite applications. As well as the usual latest versions of - Firefox 40.0.3, LibreOffice 5.0.1.2, Thunderbird 38.2.0

Changelog:
Firefox 40.0.3
LibreOffice 5.0.1.2
Base: 14.04.3
New Wallpapers.
New Lite Welcome.
New root terminal theme.
Updated Help Manual.
Added Linux Lite Control Center - provides one central location for everything you need to configure your computer.
Added Systemback - system back up and OS creation tool.
Added Disks - easy to use partition, hard drive and SSD configurator.
Added Crtl+Alt+Del - brings up logout/restart/shutdown dialogue.
Added VLC Browser Plugin.
Added Dark theme - Zukitwo Dark Reloaded.
Latest WhiskerMenu.

Introducing the Linux Lite Control Center - The Linux Lite Control Center was created with new folk to linux in mind. We wanted to build an application that was one central location for everything that you needed to configure your computer. We recognise that it is sometimes hard to find where things are on a linux based operating system. Lite Control Center aims to address that dilemma. Built much like a web page, Lite Control Center has a menu on the left as categories, and within those categories buttons that launch whichever application you are wanting to use. Lite Control Center can be found on the taskbar next to the terminal icon.

Developer credits - John Jenkins, Jerry Bezencon, Milos Pavlovic, Brian Tomlinson, Josh Erickson

Menu Location - Menu, Settings, Lite Control Center.

(http://i.imgur.com/2SldLIF.png)

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

Systemback - During the 2.6 development cycle, we asked the community which system restore tool they favoured the most and why. After receiving excellent feedback on social media and the Forums, the community chose Systemback to be included in Linux Lite 2.6. Systemback is extremely versatile. You can easily restore the previous state of your computer, perform system copying, system installation and Live system creation. This is especially useful for those wanting to deploy their custom version of Linux Lite across multiple machines, something the community has been asking for.

Menu Location - Menu, System, Systemback.

(http://i.imgur.com/wevxuY7.png)

New Dark Theme - To apply, go to Menu, Settings, Appearance. Select Zukitwo Dark Reloaded. Then go to Menu, Settings, Window Manager. Select Zukitwo Dark Reloaded. Log out/in to apply the new theme.

64bit ISO - GUFW left out of the 64bit Final, to install it after you have installed Linux Lite 2.6 64bit do:

Code: [Select]
sudo apt-get install gufw
Upgrading from 2.0, 2.2, 2.4 using the instructions further down will take care of this.

Wallpaper credits:

https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/wallpapers/so-simple-so-gray/ (https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/wallpapers/so-simple-so-gray/)
https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/wallpapers/wallpapers-gimp/msg14541/#msg14541 (https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/wallpapers/wallpapers-gimp/msg14541/#msg14541)

Downloads:

HTTP:
Download 32bit from here - Linux Lite 2.6 32bit (http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxlite/files/2.6/linux-lite-2.6-32bit.iso/download)
md5sum: d6702d4b68164e983112b70f080345b4
Size: 780mb (DVD, USB)

Download 64bit from here - Linux Lite 2.6 64bit (http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxlite/files/2.6/linux-lite-2.6-64bit.iso/download)
md5sum: 0f589216802afaab343d266e6bcb4cd1
Size: 780mb (DVD, USB)

HTTP MIRRORS:
https://www.linuxliteos.com/download.html#mirrors (https://www.linuxliteos.com/download.html#mirrors) (may take some time to populate)

TORRENTS:
32bit Torrent from here - linux-lite-2.6-32bit.iso.torrent (https://www.linuxliteos.com/torrent/linux-lite-2.6-32bit.iso.torrent)
Hash: ab19f63433ddb4b33badb6719ee8f0d709016c8c
Size: 780mb (DVD, USB)

64bit Torrent from here - linux-lite-2.6-64bit.iso.torrent (https://www.linuxliteos.com/torrent/linux-lite-2.6-64bit.iso.torrent)
Hash: 6f790b143671b0f5be3fe3ae4450f3810be04102
Size: 780mb (DVD, USB)

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 DVD. Alternatively, you can use the dd command: sudo dd if=linux-lite-2.6-xxbit.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.

All Ubuntu 32bit kernels these days ship with PAE.

Minimum Recommended Specs:
700MHz processor
512mb ram
VGA screen capable of 1024x768 resolution
DVD drive or USB port for the ISO image

Preferred Specs:
1.5GHz processor+
1024mb ram+
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.

Upgrading:

For those on Linux Lite 2.4 do the following:

1) Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.
2) Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade.
3) Follow the onscreen instructions, reboot when finished.

Note: Upgrading to Linux Lite 2.6 will not add the Lite Control Center to the taskbar. This feature is only available in the final iso.

For those on versions of Linux Lite 2.0, 2.2 only, do the following:

Open a terminal and do:

Code: [Select]
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install lite-upgrade-series2 -y
2) Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade.
3) Follow the onscreen instructions, reboot when finished.

You cannot upgrade from Linux Lite 1.0.0, 1.0.2, 1.0.4, 1.0.6, 1.0.8

Screenshots:

(http://i.imgur.com/ESuR8Di.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/VbhRoHx.png)

Thank you :)
Jerry and the team.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: UltraCookie on September 01, 2015, 03:16:28 AM
Lite Upgrade tells me I'm already running the latest release.

PS:  Never Mind
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: bfb on September 01, 2015, 03:35:25 AM
Me too and I get
 "Unable to locate package lite-upgrade"

if i try
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install lite-upgrade -y



Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 01, 2015, 03:41:39 AM
My bad, I've edited the original post with the correct details. @bfb please use the code tags when posting terminal output.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: dmitry on September 01, 2015, 03:50:59 AM
Problem with left SuperKey (WinKey) not fixed in Installer Desktop (I am write about this in 2.6Beta). After installation left SuperKey & LL Menu works fine.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: bfb on September 01, 2015, 03:56:18 AM
I fixed mine by doing an 'Install Updates' immediately before 'Lite Upgrade'

I have removed the terminal output since I don't know what code tags are(sorry) and now the upgrade has worked anyway
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 01, 2015, 05:51:03 AM
@bfb please read through - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/introductions/forum-posting-guidelines/ Thank you.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Wirezfree on September 01, 2015, 05:58:27 AM
Hi Jerry,

I already have "systemback" and "Disks" installed on 2.4


Will this create an issue on a 2.4 > 2.6 upgrade..??


Thanks...
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 01, 2015, 06:04:32 AM
@Dave, existing software will not cause an issue.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Wirezfree on September 01, 2015, 06:11:42 AM
Thanks...
Will try my test pc ASAP... Dave
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: TMG1961 on September 01, 2015, 07:27:14 AM
Did a fresh install of 2.6 but i am unable to change the language. I deleted all languages in language support, added dutch language and clicked apply system wide and restarted the laptop several times but everything remains in English.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 01, 2015, 07:32:05 AM
@TMG1961 did you follow the Language tutorial step-by-step as set out in the Help Manual? It mentions nothing about deleting languages.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: dmitry on September 01, 2015, 07:34:29 AM
Some strange problem with LL 2.6 Release and my nettop Intel NUC 2820FYKH.

On LL 2.4-2.6 Beta all OK, the booting screen in installer image and after install:

(http://i.imgur.com/qi7Xbue.png)

But in LL 2.6 Release the booting screen before install:

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

... and in LL 2.6 after install, reboot and booting screen is here:

(http://i.imgur.com/utDykLm.png)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: TMG1961 on September 01, 2015, 07:35:32 AM
@TMG1961 did you follow the Language tutorial step-by-step as set out in the Help Manual? It mentions nothing about deleting languages.

I just did have a look at it and followed the steps in the help manual. And after adding english language and moving dutch to the top all is in dutch now.
Just curious, why doesnt it work with only 1 language..for me dutch.. in the list?
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: justme2 on September 01, 2015, 07:50:29 AM
Quote
Upgrading:

For those on Linux Lite 2.4 do the following:

1) Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.
2) Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade.
3) Follow the onscreen instructions, reboot when finished.

eeePC 901

Done that but Wi-Fi adapter not detected, dmesg indicates adapter unblocked in BIOS but not present on PCI. Adapter is Ralink Corp RT2790 802.11n

Had to revert to LL2.4 from image taken before upgrade.


Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Wirezfree on September 01, 2015, 08:15:36 AM
Just upgraded from 2.4 > 2.6
HP Laptop TS-15 i5-4200u with WiFi
took about 4mins inc re-boot.

So far so good, inc WiFi connection
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 01, 2015, 08:16:54 AM
The upgrade from 2.4 to 2.6 should be relatively quick.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: DLX on September 01, 2015, 08:35:25 AM
LL Team
Later today update
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Monkeyman on September 01, 2015, 08:37:12 AM
Just upgraded.  I don't see any problems so far.  Great job, LL team!
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jocklad on September 01, 2015, 08:44:05 AM

 Did a clean install of 2.6 on this old lappy.

 No problems at all.

 Its flying along  :) :) :)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Dana Marsee on September 01, 2015, 08:50:34 AM
Did the upgrade...took about 5 minutes.  Smoooooth.  Thanks.  I love LinuxLite!
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Monkeyman on September 01, 2015, 08:56:27 AM

Developer credits - John Jenkins, Jerry Bezencon, Milos Pavlovic, Brian Tomlinson, Josh Erickson

If the developers don't care, would you (or they) be willing to put user names with real names?  I know who you are but I don't know who the rest are (even though I've seen some of their real names before).  Credit shouldn't just go to anonymous names.  :)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Monkeyman on September 01, 2015, 08:58:16 AM
It's been a while since I scoped out the native wallpapers.  Where are they?  Like, what do I select from the drop down menu?
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: rokytnji on September 01, 2015, 09:21:06 AM
Painless upgrade from 2.4 to 2.6 on the Dell XT2 Touchscreen Laptop. Adding Linux Lite Control Center to taskbar was a trivial thing for me.

1. Right click on icon or panel  and select properties/panel properties.
2. 3 buttons up from the bottom "add new item" > left click on it.
3. Top empty box type in "Lite Control Center"

Accept the default fill in stuff even if you do not recognize it . Done. Easy Peasy.
If you screw it up. You can remove it using the above steps again and instead of "add new item" you can use the "remove" button instead after highlighting what you want to remove.

Code: [Select]
$ cat /etc/issue
Linux Lite 2.6 LTS \n \l

Code: [Select]
$ inxi -M
Machine:   System: Dell product: Latitude XT2
           Mobo: Dell model: 0HJ48R Bios: Dell v: A01 date: 05/07/2009

Next is the 4.2 kernel upgrade experiment.



Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Wirezfree on September 01, 2015, 09:55:30 AM
Adding Linux Lite Control Center to taskbar was a trivial thing for me.


or another way...
Menu type Lite, right click on LCC, and select add to panel. (right click it to move it, if you want)
:)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Wirezfree on September 01, 2015, 10:02:21 AM
Another PC Done
Shuttle Bare Bones - i7-4790S

Code: [Select]
dave@asus-mini-1:~$ inxi -M
Machine: System: ASUS product: All Series
    Mobo: ASUSTeK model: H87I-PLUS version: Rev X.0x Bios: American Megatrends version: 1005 date: 01/06/2014

I timed it, 1min 46secs inc password & re-boot :)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: paul1149 on September 01, 2015, 10:03:33 AM
Fast and flawless upgrade from 2.4. Excellent job. Like the new dark theme. Control Center is awesome, even the little roll-down effect! Fantastic job guys!

Blessings,
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 01, 2015, 10:04:51 AM
Thank you rok, Dave, paul :)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: shaggytwodope on September 01, 2015, 10:53:52 AM

Developer credits - John Jenkins, Jerry Bezencon, Milos Pavlovic, Brian Tomlinson, Josh Erickson

If the developers don't care, would you (or they) be willing to put user names with real names?  I know who you are but I don't know who the rest are (even though I've seen some of their real names before).  Credit shouldn't just go to anonymous names.  :)
He never puts my name the way I want it lol. But I'm Johnathan "ShaggyTwoDope" Jenkins. Original author of the control center but meh lol.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: dindongkas on September 01, 2015, 12:59:02 PM
Great and thanks. Upgraded successfully. Is there any plan that Linuxlite Control Center can be upgraded directly without the iso file?
[edited] it's there. I see it. Linuxlite Control Center can be upgraded without iso file. Thanks.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: firenice03 on September 01, 2015, 01:09:12 PM
I'll be updating tonight  ;)
I've been running 2.6 beta on 1 system for about a week and 2.4 on another system for close to a year (since 2.2).
Great OS!!

On a side note...
I'm still new-ish to Linux and not sure if this was something in Beta or not, I haven't attempted to reproduce in 2.4, but... Last night I was messing with the wireless (typically this box is wired) and Unchecked the "Enable Wireless" option of the network manager. Since then the option to enable has gone away completely (Its not a laptop, FN+F2 isn't an option).
- It may be me but...
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: shaggytwodope on September 01, 2015, 01:09:51 PM
Great and thanks. Upgraded successfully. Is there any plan that Linuxlite Control Center can be upgraded directly without the iso file?
It's in the repo for the LL. So it will be updated accordingly when updates are needed.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: rokytnji on September 01, 2015, 01:22:04 PM
I'll be updating tonight  ;)
I've been running 2.6 beta on 1 system for about a week and 2.4 on another system for close to a year (since 2.2).
Great OS!!

On a side note...
I'm still new-ish to Linux and not sure if this was something in Beta or not, I haven't attempted to reproduce in 2.4, but... Last night I was messing with the wireless (typically this box is wired) and Unchecked the "Enable Wireless" option of the network manager. Since then the option to enable has gone away completely (Its not a laptop, FN+F2 isn't an option).
- It may be me but...

After my trip to Austin Texas ans my Linux-Lite laptop wireless failed to connect to my sons wireless router.
Let alone not even see it.

When I got home I installed WICD which is easier for me to trouble shoot and use. YMMV from mine though.

Code: [Select]
$ apt-cache policy wicd
wicd:
  Installed: 1.7.2.4-4.1ubuntu1
  Candidate: 1.7.2.4-4.1ubuntu1
  Version table:
 *** 1.7.2.4-4.1ubuntu1 0
        500 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty/universe i386 Packages
        100 /var/lib/dpkg/status

my trouble shooter is

Code: [Select]
netstat
Not sure if a update killed network manager for me. I tried re-installing and looking through /etc/resolv.conf.
It was just easier to install WICD and call it a day for me.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: TMG1961 on September 01, 2015, 02:00:37 PM
all running smooth here..great job all.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Coastie on September 01, 2015, 02:32:52 PM
The upgrade from 2.4 to 2.6 should be relatively quick.

It was; as was another donation in appreciation of Jerry's and his team's hard work for this great distro!  8)

Somehow also fixed problem with Thunderbird I had for for a day or so after running Lite Updates and getting 32.2.0. I was not getting a sound when getting new mail even though the preferences were still set for it. Don't understand as usual why it fixed it but glad it did. ::)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: zygmunto on September 01, 2015, 04:12:33 PM
no problems with upgrade for me...thanks
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: crashsite on September 01, 2015, 09:00:56 PM
Hello,
just starting to play with LL and so far it is impressive. Seems to work almost perfectly on my laptop where many distros failed.

I was trying the new SystemBack tool, but in a live session it doesn't seem to work. The interface buttons are all grey out, the only button available is the "system repair". I was trying to create a live system with my software installed but it doesn't seem possible in live. Did anyone achieve this? I can't install anything on this laptop unfortunately... and i'm running LL 2.6 in 32 bits on a FAT32 usb device in case it helps.
From what I could gather on the internet, it seems that SystemBack is either missing some packages (not sure which) or the kernel is not compatible. Anyone had more luck?

thanks
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Monkeyman on September 01, 2015, 09:17:43 PM

Developer credits - John Jenkins, Jerry Bezencon, Milos Pavlovic, Brian Tomlinson, Josh Erickson

If the developers don't care, would you (or they) be willing to put user names with real names?  I know who you are but I don't know who the rest are (even though I've seen some of their real names before).  Credit shouldn't just go to anonymous names.  :)
He never puts my name the way I want it lol. But I'm Johnathan "ShaggyTwoDope" Jenkins. Original author of the control center but meh lol.

Thanks to you, Shaggy!
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 01, 2015, 09:29:46 PM
Hello,
just starting to play with LL and so far it is impressive. Seems to work almost perfectly on my laptop where many distros failed.

I was trying the new SystemBack tool, but in a live session it doesn't seem to work. The interface buttons are all grey out, the only button available is the "system repair". I was trying to create a live system with my software installed but it doesn't seem possible in live. Did anyone achieve this? I can't install anything on this laptop unfortunately... and i'm running LL 2.6 in 32 bits on a FAT32 usb device in case it helps.
From what I could gather on the internet, it seems that SystemBack is either missing some packages (not sure which) or the kernel is not compatible. Anyone had more luck?

thanks

It doesn't work on live, you have to install LL to your pc for it to work.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 01, 2015, 09:31:59 PM
The upgrade from 2.4 to 2.6 should be relatively quick.

It was; as was another donation in appreciation of Jerry's and his team's hard work for this great distro!  8)

Somehow also fixed problem with Thunderbird I had for for a day or so after running Lite Updates and getting 32.2.0. I was not getting a sound when getting new mail even though the preferences were still set for it. Don't understand as usual why it fixed it but glad it did. ::)

Thank you Coastie :)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: firenice03 on September 01, 2015, 09:38:07 PM
I'll be updating tonight  ;)
I've been running 2.6 beta on 1 system for about a week and 2.2 on another system for close to a year.
Great OS!!

On a side note...
I'm still new-ish to Linux and not sure if this was something in Beta or not, I haven't attempted to reproduce in 2.2, but... Last night I was messing with the wireless (typically this box is wired) and Unchecked the "Enable Wireless" option of the network manager. Since then the option to enable has gone away completely (Its not a laptop, FN+F2 isn't an option).
- It may be me but...

After my trip to Austin Texas ans my Linux-Lite laptop wireless failed to connect to my sons wireless router.
Let alone not even see it.

When I got home I installed WICD which is easier for me to trouble shoot and use. YMMV from mine though.

Code: [Select]
$ apt-cache policy wicd
wicd:
  Installed: 1.7.2.4-4.1ubuntu1
  Candidate: 1.7.2.4-4.1ubuntu1
  Version table:
 *** 1.7.2.4-4.1ubuntu1 0
        500 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty/universe i386 Packages
        100 /var/lib/dpkg/status

my trouble shooter is

Code: [Select]
netstat
Not sure if a update killed network manager for me. I tried re-installing and looking through /etc/resolv.conf.
It was just easier to install WICD and call it a day for me.

Thanks for the info, I may look into if still problems..
Think I updated from Beta to Final!!! Quick and Easy

Missing "Enable Wi-Fi" (Yes has a Wi-Fi usb; was seen prior to unchecking see next image)
(https://photos-1.dropbox.com/t/2/AAAJ-MLSM5bXXLm85ljuQ45_HJQU1MF6SBAU3rG-dNZtRA/12/54973268/png/32x32/1/_/1/2/No_WiFi.png/EO-juCoY5G8gAigC/ng-sPPLeYYqitKtO6fE4nbrwO3jyUywegpWG_1h-Wp0?size=800x600&size_mode=2)

What it looked like prior.
(https://photos-5.dropbox.com/t/2/AABujP86i6tmBplWyFMHnxFYHWZrQ9irQz59oSAPoWQbSQ/12/54973268/png/32x32/1/_/1/2/WiFi.png/EO-juCoY5G8gAigC/lzJCiD6WNFwQZ6Fyh9wsiXAKASmMbJoAk8rjz3_JAsg?size=800x600&size_mode=2)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xvvl9nyrvoyjbfi/No_WiFi.png?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/xvvl9nyrvoyjbfi/No_WiFi.png?dl=0)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/x3bninlxgntfq8x/WiFi.png?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/x3bninlxgntfq8x/WiFi.png?dl=0)

In case I wasn't explaining correctly ...
- I can move to another thread, not wanting to hijack

TIA

EDIT:
*I updated the Dell Mini from LL2.2 to 2.6 smooth as glass. KUDO's
** Figured out the Wi-Fi problem, looks like I blacklisted it... :(
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: kintpuash on September 02, 2015, 03:25:20 AM
The new Control Center is first rate.  ;D
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: justme2 on September 03, 2015, 03:22:47 PM
Quote
Upgrading:

For those on Linux Lite 2.4 do the following:

1) Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.
2) Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade.
3) Follow the onscreen instructions, reboot when finished.

eeePC 901

Done that but Wi-Fi adapter not detected, dmesg indicates adapter unblocked in BIOS but not present on PCI. Adapter is Ralink Corp RT2790 802.11n

Had to revert to LL2.4 from image taken before upgrade.




After reverting to LL2.4 I tried a live version of 2.6 and wi-fi worked ok. A new upgrade to 2.6 was successful so all is wel now. :) Gremlins at play!

Lite Control Centre looks good too.  :)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Teddy on September 07, 2015, 12:54:01 PM
WOWIE! Love this release already! The new control centre is awesome and easy to navigate. Doing a clean install of 2.6 on my HP netbook.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: CEUOTC on September 07, 2015, 01:47:28 PM
Great work, everything worked out of the box on all my systems:

Main PC: i7 4970K + GTX 980 Ti. (LL 2.6)
Mobile : W230SS i7 4710MQ + GTX 860M. (LL 2.6)
Media : Acer Aspire 5742G i5 M 460 + GT 420M. (LL 2.6)

Glad to be back using LL, makes installing and updating with software a walk in the park.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Xorcist on September 10, 2015, 12:46:28 PM
I just installed a fresh Linux Lite 2.6 (from the ISOs) on two machines one 32bit one 64bit, I noticed that the Firewall Configuration GUI (gufw) was not installed by default on the 64bit version. Was this left out of the 64bit version on purpose, or was it just an oversight?
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 10, 2015, 06:49:23 PM
An oversight, thanks Xorcist. Added for 2.8 :)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on September 11, 2015, 01:44:43 AM
If you've upgraded to LL 2.6, don't forget to change your Forum profile to 2.6 :)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: MikaR on September 12, 2015, 01:37:07 PM
I'm glad I found this forum to finally, and this Linux Lite 2.6 is running like a dream of this five-year-old Fujitsu E8420 laptop. Good work has been done.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Austin Payne on September 12, 2015, 06:24:45 PM
My fedora laptop died, but to repay me for fixxing two computers, I was given a desktop computer. It doesn't have enough RAM for Gnome. So I installed Linux lite 2.6, and it has been doing good so far.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: rokytnji on September 15, 2015, 01:08:11 PM
going to fix mine

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$ cat /etc/llver
Linux Lite 2.4

Just thought you might want to know is all.

Edit:

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$ sudo nano /etc/llver
[sudo] password for harry:
<snip>
:~$ cat /etc/llver
Linux Lite 2.6

Edit: More fixing needed for lsb-release in /etc also after upgrade.

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harry@misohorny1:/etc$ cat lsb-release
DISTRIB_ID=Ubuntu
DISTRIB_RELEASE=14.04
DISTRIB_CODENAME=trusty
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Linux Lite 2.4"
harry@misohorny1:/etc$ sudo nano lsb-release
<snip>
harry@misohorny1:/etc$ cat lsb-release
DISTRIB_ID=Ubuntu
DISTRIB_RELEASE=14.04
DISTRIB_CODENAME=trusty
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Linux Lite 2.6"
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: jbecker on November 03, 2015, 12:13:59 PM
I have a question that doesn't appear to have been addressed in these forums.  I'm still on ver. 2.4 and my list of "packages have been kept back" just keeps growing longer.

Before I upgrade to 2.6, should I run "sudo apt-get dist-upgrade" (as shown below) and then reply with "Y" (when prompted as to whether I want to continue) in order to upgrade the packages that have been kept back?  Or should I perform the upgrade to 2.6 first and see which, if any packages are still "kept back" afterwards? Thanks.

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:~$ sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
Calculating upgrade... Done
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  fonts-stix libsctp1 linux-headers-3.13.0-66 linux-headers-3.13.0-66-generic
  linux-image-3.13.0-66-generic linux-image-extra-3.13.0-66-generic
  lksctp-tools
The following packages will be upgraded:
  icedtea-7-jre-jamvm libreoffice-base libreoffice-base-core
  libreoffice-base-drivers libreoffice-calc libreoffice-common
  libreoffice-core libreoffice-draw libreoffice-gnome libreoffice-gtk
  libreoffice-gtk3 libreoffice-impress libreoffice-math libreoffice-officebean
  libreoffice-writer linux-generic linux-headers-generic linux-image-generic
  openjdk-7-jre openjdk-7-jre-headless python3-uno
21 upgraded, 7 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
Need to get 181 MB of archives.
After this operation, 273 MB of additional disk space will be used.
Do you want to continue? [Y/n]

 
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Wirezfree on November 03, 2015, 01:05:45 PM
Hi,

Unless somethings changed "NO"
See this thread (https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/start-up-and-shutdown/unable-to-login-to-ll/msg3647/#msg3647)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: torreydale on November 03, 2015, 01:49:46 PM
To jbecker,

As seen on page one of this thread, all you have to do is the following:

Quote
Upgrading:

For those on Linux Lite 2.4 do the following:

1) Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.
2) Menu, Settings, Lite Upgrade.
3) Follow the onscreen instructions, reboot when finished.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Zead on November 03, 2015, 02:30:36 PM
I do dist-upgrade on LL all the time, because Lite Updater won't let me update kernel and some packages from PPAs (like graphics drivers)... No problems so far.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on November 03, 2015, 10:51:13 PM
Just keep in mind folks that we recommend against dist-upgrade, and this is stated in the Help Manual. Because we have clearly stated this, we will not give Support if you bork your system, especially when you have gone against what we recommend. This wastes Support time. OFC if someone wants to give you support even after running this command, it's a free world :) We view running dist-upgrade as playing russian-roulette in LL.
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Steve Tolbert on November 06, 2015, 09:34:14 PM
Just upgraded from Linux Lite 2.4 to 2.6 with no problem at all. Took about 10 minutes. Great job on a great system. I have been a user of Linux Lite for about a year now. Of all the distros I have tried, I really like LL! Thanks again for such an awesome system.  Stephen  :) :) :)
Title: Re: Linux Lite 2.6 Final Released
Post by: Jerry on November 07, 2015, 04:09:54 AM
Thanks Steve :)

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