diff --git a/sources/news/20200602 Linux Lite 5.0 Released With UEFI Support - Other Major Improvements.md b/sources/news/20200602 Linux Lite 5.0 Released With UEFI Support - Other Major Improvements.md deleted file mode 100644 index 3b585b4843..0000000000 --- a/sources/news/20200602 Linux Lite 5.0 Released With UEFI Support - Other Major Improvements.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,128 +0,0 @@ -[#]: collector: (lujun9972) -[#]: translator: (geekpi) -[#]: reviewer: ( ) -[#]: publisher: ( ) -[#]: url: ( ) -[#]: subject: (Linux Lite 5.0 Released With UEFI Support & Other Major Improvements) -[#]: via: (https://itsfoss.com/linux-lite-5-release/) -[#]: author: (Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/) - -Linux Lite 5.0 Released With UEFI Support & Other Major Improvements -====== - -Linux Lite is one of the [best Linux distributions suitable for Windows users][1]. Not just limited to that, it’s also one of the most preferred [lightweight Linux distributions][2] available. - -Linux Lite 4.x series based on Ubuntu 18.04 was good but it didn’t have [UEFI support][3]. But, now that Linux Lite 5.0 has finally arrived based on [Ubuntu 20.04][4] and I’m excited to see the changes! - -In this article, we’ll take a look at what’s new in Linux Lite 5.0. - -### Linux Lite 5.0: Key Changes - -![][5] - -With Linux Lite 5.0, they have finally added the support for [UEFI][3] along with numerous significant improvements. Let’s take a brief look at what has changed: - -#### UEFI Support - -Linux Lite 5.0 supports UEFI out-of-the-box. However, they recommend disabling the [Secure Boot][6] feature even though it should work with that. - -![][7] - -You can take a look at one of their [forum threads][8] to understand more about it. Not to mention, you can also find more information about it in the new inbuilt **Help Manual**. - -#### Ubuntu-based distro with no hidden telemetry - -If you were looking for a Linux distribution that’s based on Ubuntu but without any hidden telemetry, Linux Lite 5.0 seemts to be the perfect option. - -In the [release announcement][9], they mentioned it in the changelog along with a screenshot that you can see here: - -![][10] - -#### GUFW Firewall replaced by firewallId - -You might have read about [setting up a firewall using GUFW on Linux][11] but starting with Linux Lite 5.0, it has been replaced by [firewallId][12]. - -![][13] - -It seems that [GUFW][14] isn’t as configurable as firewallId. Hence, they decided to replace it. - -By default, it is disabled. But, you can choose to enable it by following one of the tutorials in the **Help Manual**. - -#### Latest Whisker Menu - -![][15] - -[Whisker Menu][16] has been updated to the latest package (v2.4.4) available. In addition to the update, you can also notice that “**Install Updates**” is now pinned to the favorites section. - -#### HiDPI Settings - -![][17] - -You will find it very easy to utilize the HiDPI settings from the **Settings menu** if you need it. - -#### XFCE Screensaver Added - -With Linux Lite 5.0, you will also notice the addition of [XFCE screensaver][18] program — which is disabled by default. - -![][19] - -It’s a simple addition that should be useful for users who always wanted a screensaver app and the ability to tweak it. - -### Other Important Improvements - -In addition to the key highlights mentioned above, there are several other changes that should come in handy for Linux Lite 5.0 users. I’ve listed some of them here: - - * [Mousepad][20] replaces [Leafpad][21] - * New update notification - * Integrity Check during live boot - * Major improvements to the **Help Manual** - * Added Chromium as a Snap package - * New Logout options - * Lite Welcome screen and Lite User Manager now updated to GTK3 and Python3. - * New options added to the Welcome screen: **Select Dark or Light Theme, UEFI & Secure Boot, Feedback** - * Improved Lite Widget - - - -You can find a list of detailed changes in their [official announcement post][9] if you want to explore more about it. - -### Wrapping Up - -I think Linux Lite 5.0 is better than ever and with all the recent additions it’s also going to be a fantastic option for a lot of new Linux users. - -What do you think about Linux Lite 5.0? Let me know your thoughts in the comments down below. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -via: https://itsfoss.com/linux-lite-5-release/ - -作者：[Ankush Das][a] -选题：[lujun9972][b] -译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) -校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) - -本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 - -[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ -[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 -[1]: https://itsfoss.com/windows-like-linux-distributions/ -[2]: https://itsfoss.com/lightweight-linux-beginners/ -[3]: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFI -[4]: https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-20-04-release-features/ -[5]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/linux-lite-5.jpg?ssl=1 -[6]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_restriction#Secure_boot -[7]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/linux-lite-uefi.png?ssl=1 -[8]: https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/uefi-secure-boot/ -[9]: https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/release-announcements/linux-lite-5-0-final-released/ -[10]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/linux-lite-5-telemetry.png?ssl=1 -[11]: https://itsfoss.com/set-up-firewall-gufw/ -[12]: https://firewalld.org/ -[13]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/linux-lite-5-firewall.jpg?ssl=1 -[14]: http://gufw.org/ -[15]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/whisker-menu-linux-lite.jpg?ssl=1 -[16]: https://gottcode.org/xfce4-whiskermenu-plugin/ -[17]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/linux-lite-5-hidpi.png?ssl=1 -[18]: https://docs.xfce.org/apps/screensaver/start -[19]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/linux-lite-5-screensaver.jpg?ssl=1 -[20]: https://salsa.debian.org/xfce-team/apps/mousepad -[21]: https://tarot.freeshell.org/leafpad/