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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #72 on: May 14, 2018, 11:53:11 PM »
 

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Interesting discussion here, hope it's OK if I jump in. I have been exploring Linux for several years now. I've tried around 20 distros. I'm even toying with True OS, a free BSD distro. After all the distro hopping, I have come to the conclusion that Linux Lite is what I really want. Linux purists might scoff, because it unabashedly tries to make itself attractive to Windows users. But I think this is a great approach. There are many Windows users who have become disillusioned with Microsoft because of the Windows 10 forced-upgrade debacle. I take care of my wife's computer, and will not let her use that spyware. she is currently still on Windows 7, and I plan to put Linux Lite on her computer as soon as 4.0 comes out. Only a year and a half till W7 EOL! She will need that time to transition to Linux. Myself, I tend toward the more windows-like distros; years of Windows conditioning die hard. I like a conventional start menu, on the bottom left. There are many distros where I can have that, but none of them have proven stable enough on my computer, which is 10 years old. LL is just so intuitive, and so rock-solid with updates and upgrades. In short, I think Jerry has found a great niche. Do one thing. Do it well.
 

Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #71 on: May 14, 2018, 01:15:18 PM »
 

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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #70 on: May 14, 2018, 12:17:54 PM »
 

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Sorry NN, I'm simply not interested in popularity or 'ranking' highly. We have a singular purpose, to show people there are alternatives to proprietary operating systems. The responses from people on our Feedback page illustrates we are achieving this. I don't cater to existing Linux users. Check out that and our Features page to gain a better understanding of our mission. Our reason for existing. Cheers.

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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #69 on: May 14, 2018, 11:39:20 AM »
 

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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #68 on: May 14, 2018, 10:51:43 AM »
 

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@Jerry
I don't know how hard it would be or even if feasable but...
the installer in 4.0 now seams to work in other languages (tbc I guess), maybe it should be "forced" to english only?
And/Or put a message during live boot/install to this effect.
Something like "Linux Lite supports English as the default language. Choosing another language could lead to display or filesystem errors."
I dunno, my quote seams harsh :( something more diplomatic maybe.
Like I said... if it's not possible, forget my rambling. "Keep calm and carry on" like they say in London. ;)

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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #67 on: May 13, 2018, 02:58:35 AM »
 

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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #66 on: May 13, 2018, 12:56:15 AM »
 

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From day one our instructions and documentation has been quite clear on Language support. It's even provided as a step in the Welcome screen. See Lite Tweaks for Numlock settings and Keyboard Function on the Start page in the Help Manual. Generally speaking, we avoid comparisons to other distros. I'm sure there are many things LL does that others don't. All the best, and welcome.

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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #65 on: May 13, 2018, 12:37:08 AM »
 

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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #64 on: May 12, 2018, 10:39:05 PM »
 

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@TheDead will look in that.
 

Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #63 on: May 12, 2018, 10:38:16 PM »
 

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Release Announcement

Faenza icons were dropped as it had not been maintained in some time (albeit there is a fork) and the same for the Arc theme, development seems to have stalled there.

Will the other icon sets (e.g. Adwaita, Humanity, etc) still be kept alongside the new ones?


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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #62 on: May 12, 2018, 09:03:56 PM »
 

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Release Announcement

Faenza icons were dropped as it had not been maintained in some time (albeit there is a fork) and the same for the Arc theme, development seems to have stalled there.

Will the other icon sets (e.g. Adwaita, Humanity, etc) still be kept alongside the new ones?
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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #61 on: May 12, 2018, 08:44:13 PM »
 

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To Mister @Jerry .

Hope you're having a nice week-end.  ;) Two things for thee!
1.
BTW, the 4.0b can be installed in French wihout error (updates unchecked, third party checked). Well, I installed in one time, but, this never worked before.
But, once installed, if you say yes to the popup asking to change folder names (i.e. Desktop becoming "Bureau" and so on). Desktop icons dissapear and Lite Desktop is broken and does not work anymore.
Also, putting back the system in english leaves this in a broken state, Lite Desktop not working. ADD : The XFCE desktop icons check boxes still work though.

I have made my peace and am using LL only in english but just to let you know.

2.
Another small thing, the mouse-over timer (I'm guessing in the XFCE settings) seems a little too fast and I end up needing to "reclick" the mouse an additional time to make selections, etc.

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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #60 on: May 12, 2018, 12:09:24 PM »
 

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Just noticed VLC did not use default theme. This is now fixed in the final. All QT apps should then respect the default theme settings.
 

Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #59 on: May 12, 2018, 05:35:54 AM »
 

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Hi, I loved the 3.8 series and I want to try the beta. Downloading now. I wanted to ask that will I be able to upgrade from beta to release with updates or do I have to install again when 4.0 released? Thanks...


You will have to do a complete fresh install

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Re: Linux Lite 4.0 Beta Released
« Reply #58 on: May 12, 2018, 05:34:40 AM »
 

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Hi, I loved the 3.8 series and I want to try the beta. Downloading now. I wanted to ask that will I be able to upgrade from beta to release with updates or do I have to install again when 4.0 released? Thanks...


You will have to do a complete fresh install.
Copied from first post: There is no upgrade to or from Beta releases. Beta releases are for testing only and it is not recommended to run them as your main or secondary operating system.
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