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Linux Lite 8.0 “Hematite” Launches with Linux Kernel 7.0, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Base
Based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) and powered by Linux kernel 7.0, Linux Lite 8.0 (codename Hematite) introduces Calamares as the default graphical installer, replacing Ubuntu’s Ubiquity desktop installer, support for the DEB822 sources format, and an OEM installer for hardware vendors.
Linux Lite 8.0 also ports all the in-house Lite applications to GTK4 for a modern Linux app experience, along with a new default theme for a fresh new look and a new Plymouth boot splash theme featuring a script-based animated feather spinner.
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Linux Lite 8.0 Released! High Performance Kernel & Ubuntu 26.04 Base
After a month of RC testing, GNU/Linux Lite 8.0 was finally released today! GNU/Linux Lite 8.0, code-name Hematite, is a lightweight GNU/Linux Distribution that features XFCE Desktop 4.20 with custom themes and core apps, high performance custom Kernel 7.0, and Ubuntu 26.04 package base.
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Beginner-friendly Linux Lite 8.0 sports a new installer and kernels, much more - Notebookcheck News
Based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Linux Lite 8.0 is a refresh of a distro that has been around for no less than 14 years. Codenamed Hematite, it uses Xfce with LightDM to provide a pleasant and reliable visual user experience. In this release, all custom apps have been translated into no fewer than 22 languages, and all GUI apps were ported to GTK4 (from GTK3/WebKit2).
In addition to the above, Linux Lite 8.0 also comes with Calamares instead of Ubiquity, Firefox becomes the default web browser once again, Python moves from 3.12 to 3.14.4+, Btop replaces Htop, an expanded Lite Software app replaces Synaptic Package Manager, the desktop is translated into 23 languages, JPEG-XL files work out-of-the-box, the Dirty Frag vulnerability is no longer an issue, and the OEM installer for hardware vendors got translated into no less than 25 languages.