More modern Linux-based operating systems are now rapidly improving in ease of use, and most will run just fine on aging hardware (a marked departure from the Windows mindset).
Linux Lite using the Xfce desktop environment is one of the best Linux distributions for Windows switchers because it is lightweight, modern, and has a very familiar experience for Windows users. Today, Linux Lite 5.8 is officially released.
The operating system is developed based on Ubuntu 20.04.3, the distribution uses the Linux kernel 5.4.0-96, but other kernels are also available, ranging from 3.13 to 5.16 can be freely arranged. Linux Lite 5.8 also comes with some excellent packages such as Mozilla Firefox 96, Thunderbird 91.5.0, Libre Office 6.4.7.2, VLC 3.0.9.2 and GIMP 2.10.18, and the new version also brings nine new wallpapers.
The official description of the latest version is as follows:
Linux Lite 5.8 Final is now available for download and installation. This release includes updates to the help manual – our extensive, easy-to-follow Linux Lite guide, Lite Widget that has caught up with the latest Conky syntax, updated Papirus icon themes, Neofetch Already included, we’ve also added Mintstick in the add-on, with 9 new wallpapers, and tons of bug fixes and enhancements for our target users, said Jerry Bezencon, lead developer of Linux Lite.
Bezencon added: If you are coming from Windows, you will find that this is a very stable and complete release that will help you easily transition from a familiar experience to a Linux-based operating system that is user-friendly. If you are Coming from other Linux-based operating systems, you’ll understand that this lightweight OS is the full-featured desktop you’ve been looking for. Be aware that Linux Lite has been described as ‘underrated’ many times.
If you’re ready to try Linux Lite 5.8, you can download it now here:
https://osdn.net/projects/linuxlite/storage/5.8/linux-lite-5.8-64bit.iso/
Should you replace Windows with Linux Lite? Only you can make this decision. However, if you’ve tried Linux Lite and found it fits your needs, you should strongly consider it — especially if your hardware doesn’t officially support Windows 11. Linux can make using your computer fun again.