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General => Release Announcements => Topic started by: Jerry on January 12, 2016, 08:46:10 AM
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Release Announcement
Linux Lite 2.8 Beta is now available for testing. The star of this release is the Hardware Enablement Stack, 3.19 based Kernel offering greater hardware support. This release marks the end of the Series 2 release cycle. It's been quite a journey. Our evolution in what we offer people is due in large part to our wonderful, valuable community. Most of the features that end up in Linux Lite came from your suggestions, your feedback. Linux Lite 2.8 Beta is a continuation of that symbiosis between developers and community. During this development cycle, the open source software community lost a pioneering visionary. Linux Lite dedicates this release in honor, and to the memory of Ian Murdock, founder of Debian.
(http://i.imgur.com/dusz23P.png)
As usual you still get the latest Firefox, Thunderbird, LibreOffice, Wine (via Lite Software) and Gimp.
Changelog:
Firefox 43.0.4
Thunderbird 38.4.0
LibreOffice 5.0.4.2
Base: 14.04.3
Hardware Enablement Stack 3.19 Kernel - Thanks Zead
Help Manual now accessible from the Desktop.
Added BTRFS Support.
Added HEVC H.265 Support in VLC - Thanks rokytnji
New Thunar Media Tags Plugin.
Hulu now works out of the box - Thanks tomt
Ctrl+Shift+Esc key combo, brings up the Task Manager - Thanks Teddy
Fixed bug where Blueman applet was storing files in /etc/skel - Thanks vaikus84
As this is the last build of Linux Lite in the 2.0 series, we wanted to finish off with a balance of great hardware support with kernel 3.19, whilst maintaining our renown stability.
Developer credits - John Jenkins, Jerry Bezencon, Milos Pavlovic, Brian Tomlinson, Josh Erickson
Wallpapers:
New wallpapers will be added into Linux Lite 2.8 Final.
Downloads:
HTTP:
Download 32bit from here - Linux Lite 2.8 Beta 32bit (http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxlite/files/2.8/beta/linux-lite-2.8-beta-32bit.iso/download)
md5sum: 88152b0c21d2fd3c436862303a9de3ad
Size: 791mb (DVD, USB)
Download 64bit from here - Linux Lite 2.8 Beta 64bit (http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxlite/files/2.8/beta/linux-lite-2.8-beta-64bit.iso/download)
md5sum: e2c28448bb1cc9aef3d3b7ee590805ed
Size: 808mb (DVD, USB)
TORRENTS:
32bit Torrent from here - linux-lite-2.8-beta-32bit.iso.torrent (https://www.linuxliteos.com/torrent/linux-lite-2.8-beta-32bit.iso.torrent)
Hash: cda34ae34af532182553628e4c7037ff58370b5a
Size: 791mb (DVD, USB)
64bit Torrent from here - linux-lite-2.8-beta-64bit.iso.torrent (https://www.linuxliteos.com/torrent/linux-lite-2.8-beta-64bit.iso.torrent)
Hash: b7f3be54435ec932a672182099574216a03ac1f3
Size: 808mb (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-2.8-beta-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.
As this is a beta release, there are bound to be bugs etc. Please help make the final stable for other people by participating in this Beta. Please report any bugs and feedback in this thread.
Screenshots:
(http://i.imgur.com/SfRwL1w.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/xRErqxI.png)
Thank you :)
Jerry and the team.
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Great news (and nice dedication), thanks Jerry.
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Thanks Jerry, Great news.
Nice touch on the dedication.
Whilst not a full test,
I will give it a spin in VBox.
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Yes nice touch with the dedication.
Have just done a clean install of 2.8.
Install went very well.
On checking updates....No updates available.
Jocklad.
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Just an observation... FYI
When I clicked on the download 2.8 64bit link above,
the download starts, On the Sourceforge download page.
The actual Green download button, says 2.6 - 32bit
But Chrome is showing it is downloading file 2.8-beta - 64bit
Downloading now.
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Thanks for mentioning me :) But I really just did note out something I stumbled uppon :)
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Many thanks yet again. Just about to give it a whirl.
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Cool!!! Thanks Jerry! ;D
I'll upgrade 1 of my systems this evening for sure.
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Downloaded, will install after backing up files. Will report back after testing.
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Just an observation... FYI
When I clicked on the download 2.8 64bit link above,
the download starts, On the Sourceforge download page.
The actual Green download button, says 2.6 - 32bit
But Chrome is showing it is downloading file 2.8-beta - 64bit
Downloading now.
The green button will always show the latest stable version.
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Thanks for mentioning me :) But I really just did note out something I stumbled uppon :)
Reports like yours, is how we get better :)
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Thank you to all those who are testing so far :)
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Hi Jerry,
As per my post no immediate updates were available after install from live usb. (2.8 is installed on another drive)
I found this very unusual.
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@Jocklad, I ran updates, built and tested the ISO on the same day. Fast machine makes me way more productive :)
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Have just booted up the laptop with 2.8 installed.
It is updating now :) :) :)
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That did it.........Full install complete.
will give it a good run later.
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Installed and running for the last several hours, I restarted the system a few times, installed updates, and several programs, virtualbox included.
Virtual machine works fine, the install of virtual box still doesn't provide the gui, which could be problematic for new users. No issues to report, everything so far works as expected. :)
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...the install of virtual box still doesn't provide the gui, which could be problematic for new users.
Can you please elaborate?
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I installed virtual box from Lite Software, but it didn't show up in the menu until I installed the virtualbox-qt package from synaptic.
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Can you please provide more details, 32bit or 64bit?
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sorry, 32bit.
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I'm assuming you installed from Lite Software? I just installed from Lite Software and it installed no problem without any additional packages needed.
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Yes installed from Lite Software.
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Thanks avj, let's see if anyone else reports this. I cannot reproduce this on my machine.
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On a side note the other softwares installed were: Chrome, File and Folder search, Games pack, restricted extras, video editing software, and webcam software. The thought occurs that one of those may interfere with the virtual box install, so I thought I better let you know what they were.
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Excellent, the more details the better :)
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UPDATES:
Lite Software has been updated to include Wine 1.8
Latest Steam package added (1.0.0.51)
Latest Whiskermenu (1.5.2) updated from newest Github build
Menu, Favorites, Install Updates.
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My last statement was not clear on the fact that all of the software listed was installed from Lite Software at the same time as virtual box.
Just for clarity.
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Thanks avj, I installed all of those at once and still got the VirtualBox menu entry in System.
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I don't know if this is an issue or not, but after running Install Updates again this morning, I noticed there were 3 packages held back and not upgraded. The 3 packages were:
linux-generic-lts-vivid
linux-headers-generic-lts-vivid
linux-image-generic-lts-vivid
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@avj - https://www.linuxliteos.com/manual/software.html#heldpack
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Downloading now will install on USB stick and give it a whirl. Will seed the torrent as well as I am 2.6 64 bit.
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After reading that section of the help manual, I realized I have read it before, but forgotten what it meant. Thanks for the reminder. :)
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After reading that section of the help manual, I realized I have read it before, but forgotten what it meant. Thanks for the reminder. :)
Not a problem :) The final version will have whatever kernel is the newest.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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Ended up dual booting 2.6 and 2.8 beta. Only problem it didn't want to install bootloader which was ok with me just did update-grub from 2.6 and all is good updates done hulu is playing now much thanks for saving work of gettting hal. Everything seems to be great so far.
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Thanks truckerjay.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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Thus far, I've only tested 2.8 on a Live USB.
32 and 64 bit drivers seemed good (minus broadcom :P)
1 thing I noticed, on the netbook, closing the lid and reopening comes back to a typical log on prompt but without a log on, blank/nothing.. and having to restart.
Not sure if normal since LL boots with no logon or something else..
Just an observation thus far... I'll install this evening and update with any, but expecting smooth sailing 8)
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Must be a lot of people testing just not posting. The seed for 2.8 beta 64 bit is 3 times as much as 2.6 64 bit.
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So I fully installed on the Mini (netbook) wiped out the previous install and formated.. Figured I clean up the let me try's and residuals...
The only noticeable difference I recall from previous, is that it refers to the OS as Ubuntu and not Linux Lite...
Not a biggie - just noticed. i.e. the prompt was "Install Ubuntu alongside them"
I chose the "something else" option..
Install was smooth and didn't very long (I opted to not install updates during install)
Post install, ran updates (no errors) and checked drivers..
Graphic, Sound and internal NIC all good - WiFi (Broadcom) still needed manual intervention.. Under"Install Drivers" there was driver listed - but this connection speed fluctuated. I reverted and used the driver in synaptic (b43-fwcutter)
Thus far all good..
I have noticed boot up time has reduced, slightly but I noticed ;D
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Hello
Installation was Ok , but when restart the computer always there is problem , it hangs also
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...but when restart the computer always there is problem , it hangs also
That's common with a lot of Ubuntu based distros, the boot screen hides the restart message.
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So I fully installed on the Mini (netbook) wiped out the previous install and formated.. Figured I clean up the let me try's and residuals...
The only noticeable difference I recall from previous, is that it refers to the OS as Ubuntu and not Linux Lite...
Not a biggie - just noticed. i.e. the prompt was "Install Ubuntu alongside them"
I chose the "something else" option..
Install was smooth and didn't very long (I opted to not install updates during install)
Post install, ran updates (no errors) and checked drivers..
Graphic, Sound and internal NIC all good - WiFi (Broadcom) still needed manual intervention.. Under"Install Drivers" there was driver listed - but this connection speed fluctuated. I reverted and used the driver in synaptic (b43-fwcutter)
Thus far all good..
I have noticed boot up time has reduced, slightly but I noticed ;D
32 or 64bit for that 'Ubuntu' text?
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32 or 64bit for that 'Ubuntu' text?
@Jerry
This was the 32 bit install..
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on linux 2.6 I was able to reduce screen light by (Fn + down arrow) , on 2.8 it is not working
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To ayman:
The brightness function works on 2.8 for me, but it is [Fn]+Left arrow or [Fn]+right arrow.
[Fn]+Up arrow or [Fn]+Down arrow controls the speaker volume.
You may want to check to make sure you have the right keyboard layout selected.
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on linux 2.6 I was able to reduce screen light by (Fn + down arrow) , on 2.8 it is not working
Maybe my stuff... but my arrow keys have separate FN functionality..
Up/Down = Page Up/Down
L/R = Home/End
For screen brightness = FN F4/F5 to decrease or increase brightness
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Another update in-regard to 2.8 32bit and Broadcom Wireless..
I reverted and used the driver in synaptic (b43-fwcutter)
WiFi was more stable although only yielding 36 Mb/s, didn't see higher or lower for that matter..
So I tried installing from Synaptic; bcmwl-kernel-sourceI can get 54Mb/s but it will fluctuate as low as 11Mb/s (sitting in one spot)
Not sure if kernel related..
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Thanks firenice03. Driver performance can vary kernel to kernel, driver to driver.
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To ayman:
The brightness function works on 2.8 for me, but it is [Fn]+Left arrow or [Fn]+right arrow.
[Fn]+Up arrow or [Fn]+Down arrow controls the speaker volume.
You may want to check to make sure you have the right keyboard layout selected.
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I purchased this ASUS netbook to use for college and I looked for a very lightweight distro due the device's limited performance. I'm actually satisfected with my choice for LL.
I started use LL in version 2.6_64 (december, 2015), before I used Xubuntu since 2008. I was surprised for a 3.13 kernel in the system, then 2.8 comes with a 3.19 kernel. Why not a 4 version? I think it's would be more interesant for much reasons.
Thank's
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If you want a 4. series kernel, go here - http://repo.linuxliteos.com/linuxlite/pool/main/l/lite-kernel/ we do offer them for people who need them. Newer kernels drop older hardware support, this is the reason why shipping with the latest kernel is a bad idea when you're also trying to target older machines.
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In Lite software there is a game-pack, can someone tell me what games there in?
Just asking this because i am not a gamer and my kids love to play a game once.
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In Lite software there is a game-pack, can someone tell me what games there in?
Just asking this because i am not a gamer and my kids love to play a game once.
I've installed - they're not bad but Windoz esque...
Solitaire, Chess, Mahjongg, Mines (mine sweeper)and hearts ....
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To ayman:
The brightness function works on 2.8 for me, but it is [Fn]+Left arrow or [Fn]+right arrow.
[Fn]+Up arrow or [Fn]+Down arrow controls the speaker volume.
You may want to check to make sure you have the right keyboard layout selected.
No Sir , not working at all , meantime Fn left , Fn Right works for screen light
I have changed many keyboard layout but usless
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@ayman,
What make and model is your Laptop.??
I have seen/read some type's of IBM & Samsung have issues with certain F & Functions keys.
On my HP-15 TS
F2/3 Brightness Up/Down , F7 Mute , F8/F9 Vol Up/Down , F12 Toggle WiFi On/Off all work with no tweaks.
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To ayman:
The brightness function works on 2.8 for me, but it is [Fn]+Left arrow or [Fn]+right arrow.
[Fn]+Up arrow or [Fn]+Down arrow controls the speaker volume.
You may want to check to make sure you have the right keyboard layout selected.
No Sir , not working at all , meantime Fn left , Fn Right works for screen light
I have changed many keyboard layout but usless
If this can't be resolved for you in oher ways, do what I did. My brightness keys work but I only get like 5 levels (should be 20). It has to do with Lenovos weird Fn Keys and the Intel graphics driver I can't use.
Install xbacklight:
sudo apt-get install xbacklight
Go to the main menu and search for keyboard, open the 'Keyboard' program and go to 'Application Shortcuts'.
Bind unused key combos to these to commands:
To increase brightness by 2% (I used [Alt] + [+(NumPad)])
xbacklight -inc 2
To decrease brightness by 2% (I used [Alt + [-(NumPad)])
xbacklight -dec 2
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Finally It works
Fn (left arrow), Fn (right arrow)
after installing sudo apt-get install xbacklight
Thankx
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For my Asus the brightness fn+f5/6 didn't work until I installed kernel 4.4.0, then works automacally
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Today while installing a package in synaptic (Install/Remove Software), I noticed if you view details while changes are being made it shows the following.
Gtk-WARNING **: Unable to locate theme engine in module_path: "clearlooks", at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/FrontEnd/Gnome.pm line 96, <> line 1.
Gtk-WARNING **: Unable to locate theme engine in module_path: "clearlooks", at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/FrontEnd/Gnome.pm line 96, <> line 1.
Gtk-WARNING **: Unable to locate theme engine in module_path: "clearlooks", at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/FrontEnd/Gnome.pm line 114, <> line 1.
Gtk-WARNING **: Unable to locate theme engine in module_path: "clearlooks", at /usr/share/perl5/Debconf/FrontEnd/Gnome.pm line 114, <> line 1.
I used the quick filter and searched for clearlooks and found the package "gtk2-engines" and installed it. After installing the package the above listed warnings no longer show when installing packages.
There is another warning that shows, but it is a bug in Ubuntu according to a google search I did.
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gtk2-engines added to LL 2.8 Final. Thanks :)
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Glad to help. :)
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Just ran inxi -Fxz in a terminal and the distro name is showing as Ubuntu.
System: Host: acr-aoa-150 Kernel: 3.19.0-33-generic i686 (32 bit, gcc: 4.8.2)
Desktop: Xfce 4.11.8 (Gtk 2.24.23) Distro: Ubuntu 14.04 trusty
All updates have been done from Install Updates.
System Information shows the correct information I guess this is something with inxi not the system.
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I follow teklek411 on youtube he done a review on LL 2.8
Link: https://youtu.be/UVBnpyCjsk8 (https://youtu.be/UVBnpyCjsk8)
And Linux Help Guy 8)
looks like everyone taking about LL 8)